Locks Not as Burglarproof As Some Think
A jan 8 1976 Messenger article recalls two Athens OH burglaries where intruders bypassed locks. A woman returning from shopping found a man inside. a widow’s fur collection vanished after a lock failed to deter a skilled burglar. NYC detective Robert J. McDermott explains how door-slam can be forced with tools and that smooth talk helps burglars gain entry.
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Robert J. McDermott
New York City
McDermott
Mr. So-and-so
Retired detective McDermott on lock picking and crime trends
Former police officer now a burglary and security consultant explains lock picking skills and how criminals gain access to homes. He notes burglars often strike between 1 pm and 3 pm, discusses high security locks and the economic impact of household burglaries, including losses nearing $800 million.
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McDermott
Emhart
America
U.S
Suburbia
Dr Salk on Child Rearing and Language Use
Excerpts from Dr. Salk advise on how parental speech shapes kids. Parents who use bad language risk children mimicking it, while some leeway exists for home use not in public. A reader questions a mother lying to protect a father during dinner. Salk says it remains a lie and suggests truth telling.
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DR. Salk
S.N
J.D
Abby
Longevity and lore from Lorain's 115 year old resident
Valentina Cotta of Lorain near 115 claims she would rather dance and sing than stay in bed. Born February 1861 in Puerto Rico, she has outlived nine of her twelve children and moved to Lorain in 1952. Her family notes hospital records vary on age, but she remains active with visits and memories of Good Water near San Juan.
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Lorain
Ohio
Valentina Cotta
Puerto Rico
Felicita Cotta
America Lopez
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Bird Lover Replies To Abby On Mynas And Birds
The column features reader letters about animal care and personal matters. A bird owner urges Abby to publish guidance after cautions about myna care and warmth. Other letters discuss family abuse concerns and advice on handling a spouse who shows excessive compassion toward widowers.
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Abigail van Buren
Abby
Pat on the Back for AFAN From My Window
Sally Walters salutes Athens Friends and Newcomers AFAN a 1969 founded group with about 300 members. The organization welcomes new residents offering coffee rides monthly luncheons babysitting and interest groups to help newcomers acclimate. Paula Burnett invites others to join and contact 593 7205 for information.
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Sally Walters
Pat
Athens
AFAN
Paula Burnett
Paula
June Weimer
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