Andersons Celebration Marred by Mini Cannon Accident
The Herald reports two local youths maimed by an exploding miniature cannon while cramming powder for Independence Day. Both were taken to St John’s Hospital AUS for treatment.
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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1977
Page
6
The Herald reports two local youths maimed by an exploding miniature cannon while cramming powder for Independence Day. Both were taken to St John’s Hospital AUS for treatment.
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A reader seeks help for anxiety after a husband left three years ago. Joyce Brothers notes the real source is internal guilt triggered by the breakup and urges medical checkup, social outings, forgiving past errors, and gradual self-acceptance. Another reader asks about a high‑spirited child with study problems and the psychologist emphasizes recognizing individual potential and avoiding perfectionism. Brothers warns against overreliance on gimmicks and stresses coping with frustration to foster learning.
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