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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1972

Page

6

Duty Of Employers And Sitter In Care Dispute

A reader asks how to handle a babysitting incident with a well known upper class family. The mother refused to drive the sitter home after a late night, leaving her to walk home alone. The writer asks if they should allow future sitters and how to address the family. Dear Ann Landers advises the sitter should not be used again and suggests giving clear crisis instructions to the daughter.

Ann Landers Mama

World manners for shoppers and mothers with children

Reader letters discuss manners in shopping venues and handling children in stores. The note urges better etiquette for shoppers with apples and popcorn and claims shopping with preschoolers can harm goods. A second letter promotes Earth Awareness Foundation, citing Apollo astronauts and asking for volunteers and mailed responses.

Dear Johnny Encourages Earth Fan in Cartoon Message

A brief cartoon note shows a fan writing to Johnny conceding solidarity with the Earth cause. The message offers encouragement and goodwill.

Horoscope for Thursday Readers Face Practical Life Moves

The column advises on personal finances, home duties, and social matters, noting Aries seek goals amid resource worries, Taurus pace family tasks, Gemini adapt plans, and Virgo drift through routines. It ends with reminders on taxes, insurance, and legal matters as career progress continues.

Aries Taurus Gemini Scorpio Ittarius Capricorn Aquarius The Chicago Tribune

Minnesota Hosts Over 11 Thousand Lakes Across State

Minnesota is famed for its vast lake system with more than 11,000 named lakes. The abundance supports tourism, fishing, and outdoor recreation across regions from the Arrowhead to the Twin Cities.

Minnesota

Insurance Women Meet In Decatur At Monthly Session

The Decatur Insurance women gathered at the Decatur Inn on Wednesday. Lola Hinkle presented guidelines for selecting Insurance Woman of the Year, approved unanimously, with members receiving mail-in judging sheets. Christine Smith installed new officers with Lois Steenson and Maxine Howell among participants.

Decatur Insurance Decatur Inn Helen Ruth Parker Nancy Lola Hinkle Christine Smith Lois Steenson Maxine Howell

Eye disorders shaped works of old masters says eye expert

A London eye surgeon attributes Rembrandt late works to presbyopia while Rodin and French impressionists reflect myopia. An Essex County Vision Committee links Van Gogh halos to glaucoma. A milk buffered aspirin is described as a remedy for stomach ache and headache in tandem.

Rembrandt London Rodin van Gogh Essex County New Jersey Conservation of Vision

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