Dr Sam Litzenberger's glass on copper art ventures grow
Interim feature profiles Dr Sam Litzenberger a physician who plans to slow down rather than retire. He explores glass on copper designs for ash trays fired colors each pattern cut from copper by hand creating zodiac signs and fraternity crests with no fixed end to his creativity.
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Sam Litzenberger
Sam
Is Ernie Entitled To Any Reward In Courtroom Tale
The Reader's Courtroom weighs whether Ernie, who found a stolen car left at his curb, may claim a reward. The owner argues payment for the telephone call and storage, but not a reward. The court rules rewards are gifts and voluntary, noting state laws vary and advising consult a family lawyer for guidance.
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Ernie
Brazilian steel plant opens in Minas Gerais
Brasilia reports a new steel plant in Minas Gerais State has begun operations. Government estimates say at full production by 1980 output will rise by 25 percent and employ up to 8,000 workers.
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Maloney Named Deputy Commissioner at FHA
Philip J. Maloney age 46, a Columbia City Indiana native and Notre Dame graduate, was appointed deputy commissioner of the Federal Housing Administration. He has spent the past 16 years as a Veterans Administration official.
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Washington
Philip J. Maloney
Columbia City
Ind
University of Notre Dame
Federal Housing Administration
Veterans Administration
Points for Parents on Lying in Children
A mother criticizes harsh punishment for lying and argues that boasting about a sibling’s grades tempts a child to lie about a test score. The dialogue explores how parental behavior and expectations influence a child’s tendency to lie and how to resist that temptation.
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Jim
Daily Crossword 19 Walking 2 Wads 22 Verdi Opera Ethiopian Princess
Crossword clues listed including walking two wads, Verdi opera about an Ethiopian princess, dates, playthings and clothing terms. Several entries reference phrases like ready collect collar and tissue, with clues covering nouns, verbs, and abbreviations across themes.
Daily Cryptoquote Puzzle and Historical Notes
A cryptogram explains substitution ciphers with A for L and X for O. It mentions Longfellow and La Rochefoucauld quotes, plus a 1963 syndicate note. The fragment includes a quote about conceit and conversation, and references Kang Measures Syndicaie and luca.
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Kang
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Reader's letter presents altered poem about aging vigor
A reader submits a modified version of a humorous poem about aging, claiming to retain the original spirit. The piece champions staying active, resisting retirement, and pursuing new hobbies while noting practical changes like glasses and hearing aids. Contact details direct readers to Josephine Lowman via the Register and Tribune Syndicate.
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Josephine Lowman
Register and Tribune Syndicate
Des Moines
Iowa
DEAR HELEN ADVICE: SHREWISH MOTHER-IN-LAW AND BOUNDARY YOUTH
A reader seeks guidance on living with a difficult mother-in-law and controlling household finances after moving in with her. Helen Erskine urges the husband to assert leadership or risk ongoing conflict. Additional queries cover adults addressing others by first name and dating across town lines, with practical suggestions to navigate family and social expectations.
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Theresa
Teresa
Pipsqueak
Constant
PTA
Boat Speed Puzzle Across the Lake
Two boats start at 6:00 a.m. from opposite towns 33 miles apart and meet at 9:00 a.m. Their speeds add to 11 mph. One boat arrives 1 hour 6 minutes earlier than the other, so the faster boat completes the trip in 6 hours 36 minutes and the slower in 5 hours 30 minutes.
Try and Stop Me
A collection of humor sketches describes flood fears on the Missouri and a Vermont lodging mix up. A stranded business traveler misses dawn, then wakes to a note at six. The piece closes with a Martian spoof about casino visitors observing a slot machine.
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Vermont
Manchester
Las Vegas
Bennett Cerf
King Features Syndicate
Quick Home Cleaning Tips from a Reader
A reader offers simple methods for cleaning bathroom walls and furniture. Steam with hot water then wipe dry to remove grime. Olive oil on a cloth shines wood and reduces wax film. For rust on linens, boil with cream of tartar solution.
Boston Man Cleared In Eight Stranglings Case
A 29 year old pickle salesman posing as a doctor was cleared of any link to the Boston area stranglings of eight women since last June. He admitted making hundreds of similar calls, gaining entry to about 100 homes, and targeting women by telephone and on the street. Separately, New York reports U S tea imports totaling about 93 million pounds annually with Britain consuming tea far more per person.
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Boston
UPI
John Rogan
New York
U.S
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