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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1974

Page

11

Dear Abby Hair Obsession and the Quest for Confidence

A columnist voice laments inner longings and self image while chronicling a humorous obsession with hairstyle. The writer arches from vanity to everyday concerns, contrasting glossy media ideals with real life limits and a wish to feel attractive.

Abby

Schad Stephenson January wedding set in Long Beach

Long Beach announces the engagement of their daughter Chevy Jean Schad to Randall Stephenson, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Stephenson of Long Beach. Jane V1 wedding planned.

Clifford ‘Schad Long’ Beach Chevy Jean Randall ‘Stephenson George Stephenson Long Beach Jane

World Championship semifinal hands 1974 Aces Brazil match

In a semifinals clash, Brazil’s The Aces faced South hands with vulnerable two bids and three hearts. The replay saw three diamonds fail while Acus Bob Hamman and Bob Wolff secured a swing with spades and a diamond queen.

Brazil

Bridge duel yields narrow loss after diamond queen drop

In a bridge match, Aces Bot Hamman and Bob Wolff held a five diamond contract that went down by one after the queen of diamonds fell. In the replay, Gabriel Chagas and Pedro Assimpeaa used an anchanade tactic for a large gain to Brazil.

Oye Aces Hamman Bob Wolff Gabriel Chagas Pedro Assimpeaa Brazil West Ted

Army reentry questions amid discharge and nurse training

Dear Abby receives inquiries about rejoining service after discharge and pursuing nurse training, with concerns over past hospital work and potential embarrassment. Readers discuss reenlistment options, Air Force alternatives, and possibilities for hiding prior records.

Tye Army Hunt Fred Tam Air Force

Sigma Alphas gather for world wide bridge tournament

Sigma Alpha members and experts convene at Long Beach venues to play a global charity bridge event benefiting the American Cancer Society. North American players compete under identical hands for master points and local prizes. entry yields about $125,000 to ACS.

American Cancer Society American Contract Bridge League Long Beach ACBL Long Beach Bridge Studio Los Coyotes Elks Club Willow St North America Canada Mexco Bermuda John DeVico Bridge Studio Warren Mitchell Ks Club Gamma Delta Sigma Alpha Sorority San Diego William Navis Rossmoor Total Gamma Delta Chapter Barbara Dawson Lakewood Tsi Institute of Logopertics Wichita, Kan Philanthropy Trap

PANNY'S MISSUS DEAR MISSUS Tale of a blunt request

A fragmentary quip asks for guidance in communication with a spouse over language and tone. The speaker seeks simple, direct English and implies a desire to avoid missteps in intimate conversation.

Panny Missus

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