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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1972

Page

4

Dear Abby column echoes military terms and manners

A reader letter from a retiree defends using rank titles like doctor or nurse in military settings, arguing respect comes from patients. Abby is urged to sympathize with a wife who dislikes making arrangements, while a taunt from Goose Creek warns about joint account risk.

Abigail van Haren Abby

Elevating Spring Footwear High Rises Dominant This Season

New York fashion watchers report heels and platform soles reach five and a half inches, with see through lucite designs and snap-on uppers. The trend, boosted by clogs, keeps women taller while maintaining style across the season.

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Anacin the Pain Reliever Doctors Recommend

A historic ad promotes Anacin as a leading nonprescription pain reliever. It claims doctors prescribe over 60 million tablets yearly for headaches dental pain and arthritis, promising fast relief and minimal stomach upset, urging patients to take Anacin like the many doctors who do.

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Dear Polly service station complaint and handshake advice

A reader rants about poor windshield washing at a gas station and urges managers to enforce full car checks for every visit. Another letter describes a handshaking method for arthritis sufferers and fabric care tips for jeans post wash.

Polly’s Problem Dear Pally Foam Hacking Rug Clean Inquiry

A reader asks how to clean a room-size foam cushioned rug without damaging the foam. The note mentions the foam seems compromised and seeks safe cleaning methods for an in living room setup.

Pally Kary

Yale Seeks More Women Students At Yale University

Yale University announced plans to expand female enrollment as part of a four year coeducation effort. Currently 21 percent of 4,931 undergraduates are women, with 18 percent of entering freshmen being female in 1969. The Yale Corporation, Yale’s governing body, supports the move to increase women students.

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