Letter Encourages Compassion for Alcoholic Father
A reader letter urges Janet to seek hospitalization for her father’s alcoholism and mental illness. It notes the father endures torment worse than cancer and urges family support, honesty, and seeking help from Alcoholics Anonymous and the Alcoholic Foundation.
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Janet
Mets
Alateen
Courtesy Versus Curtesy In Modern Office Calls
A reader laments curt phone etiquette and urges callers to reveal identity when calling a busy executive like Mr. Brown. The column notes the norm: callers should identify themselves promptly to avoid presumptuous back and forth. It also includes a confidential note on a separate medical topic and a request to send for Ann Landers guidance.
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Mr. Brown
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Alnationalcoholic Foundation
Grand Central Station
New York
N. Y
Ann Landers
Ann
C. Fortres
G. Arnel
H. Dacron
Junior Petites