Jeans as a symbol of American freedom in Soviet eyes
Erma Bump satirically notes that jeans symbolize capitalist decadence to Russians. A humorous tale follows a Soviet mother paying 65 dollars for work overalls, learning Americans see jeans as comfort and independence, challenging Soviet assumptions. The piece ends with the mother contemplating American toughness.
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Erma Bump
United States
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Engagements and Weddings Announced in Long Beach Area
Garden Grove couple announces Elaine Shanley to Leonard Payette with wedding set Oct 2. Long Beach pair Robin Lynn McAlpin to Richard Coffman slated Oct 23. Huntington Beach residents Fiona Ritchie to Richard Davis Jr planned June 1977 wedding.
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Garden Grove
Elaine
Leonard Payette
Ernest Payette
New Bedford
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Lord J. McAlpin
Long Beach
Robin Lynn
Richard Charles Coffman
Harold Coffman
Grants Pass
Ore
R. S. Ritchie
Huntington Beach
Fiona
Richard Davis Jr
Richard Davis
Lake Tahoe
Aces RAG CORN HM bridge challenge match recap
The Aces faced an All Stars team in a bridge challenge with two questions. Paul Soloway optimal plays turned a grand slam concept into a seven heart decision for North while South kept to six hearts with risk of a bad heart break. The replay had The Aces stop at small slam, while the challengers swung a large edge.
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Paul Soloway
L.A
North
West
Aces
P.O
Dallas
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Growing Papaya From Kitchen Seeds At Home
A reader asks how to plant papaya seeds indoors. The response explains selecting ripe seeds, washing and drying them, then sowing multiple seeds in a shallow container with a rooting mix about a quarter inch deep. It notes papayas can be grown indoors but require care.
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Mother Earth
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WCRC hosts benefit BBQ at Marquita Street home
Women's Community Resources Center plans an "AW You Can Eat!" fund-raising barbecue Friday at Sara and Jim McCurdy's home 2730 Marquita St starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $3.50. Jan Laine leads the event.
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Women's Community Resources Center
Sara
Jim McCurdy
Marquita St
Jan Laine
Dear Abby columns on dating constraints and family values
A Dear Abby column cluster offers advice on a man bringing a third wheel on dates, a discussion about finances in a potential remarriage, a father and mother’s dispute over storytelling for children, and a child recalling a memory of chores with siblings after their mother’s death. The letters reflect relationship boundaries, financial fairness, parenting influence, and family gratitude.
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