Teeth Return Tale Brings Hoquiam Stores Laughter
In Hoquiam Washington La Vogue's Department Store tracked down an elderly San Francisco visitor whose dentures were left on a lingerie counter. Staff wrapped the denture set in a fragile package insured and mailed it back, prompting thanks from a caller who praised their kindness to forgetful seniors.
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Huntington Beach
Calif
Juanita
William L. Bitar
Dear Abby denture tale fuels Hoquiam store hype
Phyllis Shranger praises Dear Abby for putting Hoquiam on the map as readers share stories of dentures and delivery. Calls pour in from across the country and comments flow on a quirky misplacement tale. The store notes 79 years in business and a wave of publicity while urging readers to seek help if life feels worthless.
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Boy from New Jersey Honored by Bush for Rebuilding Bicycles
President Bush named 13 year old Justin Lebo a point of light for salvaging junked bicycles and donating them to sick and needy children. He began three years ago after keeping one bike for himself and now repairs 75 bikes for a home aiding children with AIDS.
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N.J
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New Jersey
Justin Lebo
Justin
Joe Cocker to Headline Santa Barbara Benefit Show
Joe Cocker plans a July 31 benefit at the Santa Barbara County Bowl with Pat Benatar to aid fire victims from the June blaze that destroyed more than 400 homes. Cocker, living near the affected neighborhoods, said he wants to give back through music as neighbors and friends who were hurt by the tragedy face losses. one person died in the fire.
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Belafonte Hospitalized for chest pains tests clear
Belafonte, 61, woke with chest pains and was taken to Los Gatos Community Hospital in San Jose. Tests showed a healthy heart. doctors said a muscular spasm from stress or a pulled muscle could explain the episode. He was transferred to Good Samaritan Hospital and released after evaluation.
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Mayor Dinkins Suffers Black Eye at Celebrity Tennis Event
New York May or David Dinkins, 63, wears dark glasses after being struck in the eye by a tennis ball at a celebrity tournament. He says Newark Mayor Sharpe James hit the ball with force and he briefly lost sight.
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N.J
Puppy Love Quietly Breaks Rikers Island Tension
At Rikers Island, teen inmates spent two hours with seven visiting dogs and cats from the Animal Medical Center. The session gave them a rare chance to forget man slaughter, kidnapping or car theft charges as wallflowers warmed to the animals.
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