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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1964
Page
5
A reader asks about adults using cigarettes as pacifiers and the social pressures of smoking. Ann Landers rebukes the infantile metaphor and notes smokers’ impact on others, then answers letters about communication in marriage and a teen girl’s troubled woods date, offering guidance and mentioning her book Teenagers And Sex.
A reader writes about dieting struggles, sweets, and weight gain amid four children. The columnist advises decisive change, emphasizes health over appearance, and urges a slimming spring and summer while recognizing the reader’s young age and future potential.
The note urges switching to diet beverages with 2 to 3 calories per bottle and choosing fruits to curb sweets. It encourages two weeks of substitution to reduce cravings, building self-affirmation about weight loss and visualizing a size 16 by September, aiming for six pounds in May.
A reader asks for a stamped self addressed envelope for a diet guide and offers a quick kitchen tip. The note includes a ham celery egg salad suggestion moistened with mayonnaise and salt pepper, served on greens with pickle garnish.
Ronald D age 26 has earned a PhD and accepted a teaching post at a small town college. He asks how to become a huge success as an educator beyond being an ordinary professor.
Ronald displays zest for teaching and the subtle skill of selling intangibles. The piece argues teachers should practice summer house to house selling to sharpen dramatic presence and audience engagement, warning that monotony and lack of eye contact weaken prospect attention.
The text argues stellar teachers dramatize subjects beyond textbook verbatim, using clever memory devices, avoid off topic diversions, and spark students' lasting interest. It stresses that enthusiasm for the subject and a missionary drive to engage learners are key traits of outstanding educators.
A request instructs readers to address envelopes to Dr. Crane in care of the newspaper and include a stamped, self addressed envelope plus 20 cents to cover typing and printing costs for his booklets.
A leading teak importer warns the wood carries natural oils so apply oil sparingly and rub briskly until a sheen forms. The guidance emphasizes avoiding excess oil and ensuring proper polishing technique.
A reader offers methods to prevent stickiness in wooden salad bowls. Rinse under running water, dry with paper towels, then rub with wax paper inside and out to seal surfaces. The note suggests this prevents residue and keeps bowls clean.
The author notes women with metal cabinets can buy 25 cent books on new items at the five and dime. A clerk suggested patenting the item could earn a million, reflecting the era's frontier of cheap curios and entrepreneurial myths. The piece ends with attribution to W. Mincer.
Heloise invites readers to send household questions and hints for her column. She cannot answer every letter due to high mail volume but will address questions when possible, sharing practical tips and reader guidance in print.
Text explains that fibers absorbing body moisture and loosely woven fabrics suit hot weather and can be machine washed. It highlights compatibility of comfort and practicality in summer clothing.
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