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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1972
Page
9
Abby recounts a reader letter about a father embracing a Mongoloid child after a 1971 column advised on Mongoloid babies. The note thanks Dear Abby for providing guidance that helped a Texas family accept their son and strengthen family happiness.
Dear Gals learn to speed kitchen cleaning by sorting cabinets and shelves. Remove items from the bottom shelf to drainboard, line with waxed paper or foil, then swap contents end to end to create variety and forewarning for future chores. A step stool helps reach upper shelves.
A playful guide urges women to reorder spice shelves from top down, replace items in alphabetical order, and use waxed paper and plastic bags to simplify cleaning. It promotes safety, efficiency, and self care while suggesting checks for bugs and old cans. The piece closes with a lighthearted goodbye and motivational tone.
Social Security affects young families as well as older people. A Metropolitan Life study shows many widows aged 25 to 65 lack knowledge of benefits. Key facts cover survivor income for families with minor children, college age dependents, and the rules for widows without children, plus planning steps to estimate future retirement income and fill gaps.
Barbara Castle urges women to pursue bigger social goals beyond sexual politics. Nancy Henderson discusses personal judgment and moral responsibility. Pamela Martin links sex freedom to her generation and future abortion issues as a film co star.
Pas Aguitala and Joe Bolin of Lucasville announce the birth of daughter Tara Jo on January 31 at Scioto Memorial Hospital in Portsmouth. Grandparents are Clark and Margaret Preston and Bolin. Chauncey ties noted. In Jacksonville, Mr and Mrs Thomas Zimmerman report daughter Rebecca Lynn born February 12, adding Wendy Lee as a sister. Great grandparents listed as Bessie Scott Edward Mingus Robert Zimmerman Homer Davis.
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