Code Names For Maladies Masks Familiar Miseries
In a humorous tirade Erma Bombeck jokes that celebrities deserve discreet code names for common ailments like hemorrhoids. She notes headlines, sympathy, and witty headlines sell papers and imagines euphemisms such as Creative Sitting or The Third Baseman's Disease to spare celebrities public humiliation.
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Cronkite
Robert Redford
Pope
Sophia Loren
Mexico
Carson
Washington
Dog Saliva Cure Debated By Readers And Abby
A health column snippet shows readers arguing over whether dog saliva heals wounds and a vet’s stance against it. Abby answers a reader about a 14 year old dating a 21 year old, warning about warning signs and safety.
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Abby
Barbara
Worcester
Computers Carry Golden Voice To Aiken County Listeners
Aiken County radio uses automation and voice track systems on four FM and two AM stations. WBBQ AM automates weekend broadcasts to save staff costs while syndicators supply announcers who read scripts and cue music. WKTX AM FM rely on live local talent and TM Productions service for WPBM FM.
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Aiken County
Aiken
South Carolina
Wbbq-Am
Harley Drew
WBBQ
Drew
Ed Burchfield
Wakn-Am
Wnez-Fm
Burchfield
Wktx-Am
WPBM
TM Productions
Dallas
Texas
Ken Seigler
WKTX
Wpbm-Fm
Seigler
Aiken County Today Highlights
Local page covers community events in Aiken County. Notable items include school activity notes, upcoming public meetings, and brief notices from area organizations.
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