Dear Abby and Readers Delicate Pregnancy and Public Opinion
Dear Abby responds to a 14 year old stepdaughter's pregnancy advising adoption for the baby's best interests. The column also features letters on language change, sentimental keepsakes, wedding norms, and reader queries from Seattle and Beverly Hills. Brown football standout Bob Farnham led the nation with 701 receiving yards and 6.2 yards per catch while Steve Largent topped yards and receiving TDs.
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Abby
Providence
R.I
Brown
Bob Farnham
Andover
Mass
Steve Largent
Tulsa
Social Commentary Comics Rise in Popularity Across Generations
Comic dealers say social critique is returning to the field with titles like Marvel's Howard the Duck. Buyers span ages from children to 20s, collecting Conan the Barbarian and cosmic titles Warlock and Dr Strange, while classics like Superman and Batman appeal to older readers.
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New York
Yellow Kid
Hogan's Alley
Hogan’s Alley
Marvel Comic Books
Howard the Duck
Dave Clark
the Duck
Clark
Spiderman
Conan
Marvel
the Warlock
Dr. Strange
Superman
Batman
Births Report from Aiken and Greenville Families
Birth announcements note John Randolph Jr. born Aug 10 at Aiken Community Hospital to Mr and Mrs John R Wells of Hilda with grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles Lewis of Greenville and Mr and Mrs W W Wells of Sumter and two great grandmothers. Another birth: Katie Michele born Aug 3 at Aiken Community Hospital to Mr and Mrs John C Jordan of Aiken with Mrs F Chafee Mobley and Mr and Mrs Arthur L Jones of Aiken also listed.
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John R. Wells
Hilda
John Randolph Jr
Aiken Community Hospital
Charles Lewis
Greenville
W.W. Wells
Sumter
Katie Michele
John C. Jordan
Aiken
F. Chafee Mobley
Arthur L. Jones
Shrine Club of Aiken Benefit at Sunset Skateland
The Shrine Club of Aiken hosts a Sunday benefit at Sunset Skateland to aid Crippled Children's Hospital in Greenville. Activities start at 2 p.m. with stunt skating, waltzing couples, clowns, and donated watermelons. admission is free and all donations are appreciated. Willie J. Boyd announces a Thursday pet show at the H Odell Weeks Activities Center with 9:30 a.m. registration and a 10 a.m. start for cats dogs and other pets.
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Shrine Club of
Aiken
Crippled Children’s Hospital
Greenville
Sunset Skateland
Willie J. Boyd
Aiken Recreation Department
H. Odell Weeks
Benedict College May Graduates Honor Society Nomination
Shirley Ann Turner graduates in May with a B A English at Benedict College and is nominated for Sigma Tau Delta. She intends to pursue an M A in English education at Kansas State College of Pittsburg this fall. Four Aiken County students earn Clemson bachelor degrees on Aug 7: Debra Crawford Janelle Newman Vicki Howell and John Smith. Also rewarded were Walter Wilson Marolyn Floyd and John Floyd Jr with masters degrees in various fields.
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Abby
Justice of the Peace
N.J. Friend
Shirley Ann Turner
Benedict College
Miss Turner
Sigma Tau Delta
Kansas State College of Pittsburg
Aiken County
Clemson University
Debra Lynn Crawford
Aiken
Janelle Newman
Vicki Lovell Howell
North Augusta
John Walton Lee
Presidents Bypass Caucus Era to Nominate Leaders
The article recalls how Washington to Adams and Polk era nominees were picked by party caucus until 1832 when leaders refused to nominate Andrew Jackson. It quotes William Jennings Bryan calling conventions a photograph of the nation with major forces present in person or by proxy.
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Andrew Jackson
William Jennings Bryan
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Dad
Frank M
Beverly Hills
Frank
Seattle Bookaholic
L.A
Calif
Revco Discount Drug Centers
Rebecca Gunn
Steve Michlik
William Bridges
Essie Williams
Lynne Katonak
Taisy
Bessie Jeffords
Lamar
Recreation Department
Crosbysbar
B.Q Hwy
South Dial
Woodruff Rexat
Mitchell Shopping Center
Nence
Richland Ave. W
Mary King
Linda Partridge
Augusta
Mt. Gerard's
All Education
Edrie St. N.E
Rxmh Music
Kohler Campbell Pianos
Thomas Organs
Hayne Ave
Fairfield
Dougherty Rd
U.S
Hungry Bull Family Steak House
University Parkway
N.W
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