Dear Ann Landers Guidance Columns Across Topics
A reader asks how to say no without guilt in a dating context while another seeks independent funds, and a third shares anxiety after marriage. Ann Landers replies that assertiveness is possible without legal or intellectual bravado, bank employees are paid salaries, and a frightened wife should seek medical and psychological help, offering further guidance and a booklet.
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Dad
Carlton
Ann Landers
Dinner Bell Rich Harvest Of Pears And Dishes
A vintage kitchen feature promotes rich pear harvests on the Pacific Coast with baked pears Scandinavian recipe and lamb steaks. It details pear preparation and a dessert frost lineup including peach frost and mixed fruit frost, with serving suggestions and era flavor.
Hints From Heloise Paste And Color Entertain Kids
Readers share home made crafts and cleaning tips for kids and families. Suggestions include flour paste with food coloring for painting, wallpaper paste as cheap paint, scented oils, and safe storage. Other tips cover cleaning oily combs with baking soda, cubing tomatoes for children, and using nylon net to keep blouses in place.
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Kay Ryan
Kay
Blouse Design Issue Causes Wardrobe Discomfort
A reader reports a blouse that was 80 short and kept pulling out of place, causing repeated wardrobe adjustments. The note highlights a fit problem and frustration with the garment.
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Heloise
Science Shrinks Piles With New Non surgical Method
A world famous research institute reports a new healing substance Bio-Dyne used as Preparation H in suppository or ointment form. The product is available at drug counters and claims to stop itch and relieve pain, with patients noting piles have ceased to be a problem.
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Donna
New York, N. Y
Today in History highlights from August 17
On this date in 1807 Fulton’s steamboat Claremont reached New York on a voyage to Albany marking America’s first practical steamboat. Born on this date 1786 was Davey Crockett. In 1940 Germany announced a total blockade of Britain and Willkie accepted the Republican nomination. 1942 marked the first all American bombing of Western Europe. 1943 Allied forces completed Sicily. Eisenhower vowed defense of Formosa in 195?- era notes. Atlantic exploration plans announced by NSF. A ferryboat disaster occurred last year with 55 lives lost and 185 saved.
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Sicily
Dwight D. Eisenhower
U.S. 7Th Fleet
Formosa
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