Dear Abby San Franciscan: a bachelor proposes by business terms
A 28 year old bachelor in investment business writes a four point marriage proposal to a college senior. He outlines expectations including breakfast service, no hired help until children, at least four children, and sole control of money. He asks if he should write again or wait. The San Franciscan questions the seriousness of the proposal.
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Abby
San Franciscan
Had It and the Ex: Second Wife on Parental Boundaries
Dear Abby advises the second wife who resented her husband’s ex discussing their teen's problems. A Lexington reader shares jealousy and fault, urging accountability while noting a husband who avoided involvement. Abby suggests the ex’s calls should have been managed differently and cautions the wife not to blame herself.
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Abby
Lexington
Besse Squeezes to Seven in Immortals Feature Hand
In Victor Mollo's Immortals reading, Jean Besse, the Swiss star, plays a seven by executing a criss cross squeeze after a spade lead and risky Blackwood. West’s doubleton marks East, enabling a clever discard sequence that yields down one despite favorable defenses.
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Jean Besse
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Bridge bidding problem asks for three no trump response
The hand shows one diamond one heart one spade and spade length five. Partner opens one diamond and rebids two diamonds then three clubs and three spades? You must decide after partner supports no trump.
Alva-Tranquil Tablets Claim Quick Sleep Relief
A Dayton, Ohio woman testimonials say Alva-Tranquil tablets ease jitters and sleepless nights with fast calming effects. The ad touts clinically proven relief for worries stress headaches and nervous tension.
Blind Jealous Wife and Eye Patch Curiosity
Reader suggests a discreet approach for a mother with a child wearing an eye patch for amblyopia. The writer shares personal experience with a similar lazy eye case and recommends teaching the child to call it amblyopia to avoid embarrassment.
Problems? Write to Abby for a personal reply
A fragment notes a request to write to Abby, Box 69700, Los Angeles 90069. It mentions MRS and M. C. IN J. with instructions to include a stamped self addressed envelope for a personal reply.
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Abby
Los Angeles
Cal
Dancing Girls Topless Revue Prompts Campus Stir
Word of a topless revue advertised by student groups at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee drew crowds. Patrons discovered the signs misrepresented the show as the dancers were fully clothed and the act featured men.
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Milwaukee
Wis
UPI
University of Wisconsin
Household waste: four people produce 70 pounds weekly
A UPI report states an American family of four generates about 70 pounds of refuse per week, equating to roughly 214 pounds per person annually.
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