Readers react to V D facts Dear Ann Landers column
Letters praise and criticize a major VD advice column and its handling of syphilis and gonorrhea. The missive includes a sharp rebuke about specificity and motive, followed by readers thanking Ann Landers for public education. The page also notes a Powell family reunion, a piano recital, and Carla Delane Knowles turning one.
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Miss L
Dr. Love
Ann Landers
V.D
Des Moines Tribune
Where has all the Mrs William Peppers and others gone
A public notice laments a growing menace among teenagers referencing numerous local families by name. The message, attributed to Melvin D. Lightener, Administrator of Polk County Health Dept, calls for awareness and action to curb teen dangers. It appears in a regional context alongside letters to Ann Landers praising health education efforts.
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Melvin D. Lightener
Polk County Health Dept
Ann Landers
V.D
County Health Department
A.R
San Lendro
North American
Indianapolis
Boy Scouts of America
Steve R
Lexington
Steve
Eagle
Bob
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Powell
Salem United Methodist Church
Hartselle
Davis Crow
Byrd Powell
Ed Powell
Buck Powell
Allen Robinson
Bobby Garner
Tom Powell
Troy Welch
Mutual Savings Auditorium
David Jordan
Kay Hazle
Susan Fuller
Denise Plemons
Robin Mack
Teresa Terry
Suzanne Welch
Suzanne Hall
Lisa Endfinger
Tena Welch
Laure Sorrell
Angie Birdwell
Clara Welch
Carla Delane Knowles
Linda Knowles
Decatur
Ricky Knowles
Huntsville
Alvis Davenport
F. C. Knowles
Athens
Melissa Anne’ Mays
Rodney A. Mays
6Th Ave
Raymond Martin
Clinton, Tenn
Everett Thompson
Richmond, Va
Rodney Clay Mays
William Peppers
Ray Warren
Buddy White
Asberry Moore
Don Crow
Harold Morris
Irby Powell
Kay Adcock
L. C. Robinson
Gary Holmes
Hugh Henry
Prentis Hill
Charlie Frazier
Frank Garner
C Publishers-Hall Syndicate
8Th Street
City Limits
Ada. 67
L.&n RR
L&n RR
Carridale
Carridale Street
L & N RR
N RR
Ala. 67
Moulton Street
L& N RR
City of Decatur Street Department
Decatur Rash
U. Ae Ey Sc
America
Miss Meares
Brenda Kaye Meares
Bill Tom Blankenship
Troy May
Edward Blankenship
Jodie
Baby
2Nd Ave
N.E
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