Dear Ann Landers Blankety Advice On Rape and Behavior
A reader recounts a magazine tale of a 15 year old girl who dated a rapist to trap him and wonders if persuasion affects rape outcomes. Ann Landers responds that legal outcomes rely on consent not signals of willingness and notes rapists often go free, calling it a national disgrace. In a separate letter a reader seeks guidance about a disruptive nephew, and Landers says hosts may discipline misbehaving children to maintain order.
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Ann Landers
Cassville
Holyoke
Wayne Hays
Elizabeth Ray
Congressional
Miss Ray
Hays
Ray
Joe
Jackson
Wayne
House
Aging heroes rise and fall in sports and politics
The piece notes public fascination with aging figures such as Bobby Riggs and Rep. Wilbur Mills as they challenge younger athletes and face disillusionment. It recalls Riggs defeating Margaret Court before losing to Billie Jean King and previews Mills’ Tidal Basic escapade fading in public view.
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Washington
UPI
Bobby Riggs
Wilbur Mills
Margaret Court
Riggs
Billie Jean King
Mills
Plastic jug berry picker belt hack and egg serving tip
Readers share simple kitchen and household hacks. A Berry picker uses a cut plastic jug and belt to free hands for picking. Another tip uses clear wrap to keep deviled eggs in place on a platter. A spray cleaner combines ammonia detergent and water for shirt collars and grease spots.
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Thelma Porter
Heloise
George A. Lea
TV Tonight Listings and Humboldt USD 258 Pay Hike
The text lists local TV stations and primetime slots including Beverly Hillbillies Truth or Consequences Donny and Marie and Gunsmoke. Humboldt USD 258 approves a 12.3 percent average pay raise for teachers with starting salaries rising to 8000 dollars annually from 7400 dollars.
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Beverly Hillbillies
America
Nashville Music
Humboldt
Usd
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the Wizard OF ID
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Baby
Steve
Channel
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Fury
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Bedlam
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Savage Land
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Doonesbury
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Andy Capp
Skeezix
T'ie Melba
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