Ann Landers readers seek pill cost sharing etiquette
The Miss Manners style column notes modern changes with a letter from a 21 year old fianc ée using birth control pills. Ann Landers advises the woman to pay for the pills herself and not surrender any negotiating power.
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Ann Landers
How Fat Am I By Ida Jean Kain
A discussion by Dr. Olaf Mickelsen on determining body fat in teens uses skinfold tests and buoyancy in water to classify lean versus fat. He notes half fat lies under the skin, warns against rapid weight loss, and emphasizes balanced nutrition and varied foods for adequate nutrients.
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Heloise Debunks Fabric Softener Link to Diaper Rash
Heloise relays a Nurse Bureau view that diaper rash is not caused by fabric softeners when used properly. Excess softener may reduce absorbency, but antiseptics in diapers help control ammonia as directed by product instructions.
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Robbie
Dr Crane debates brain versus heart as the seat of soul
Dr George W Crane discusses the ancient belief that the heart houses the soul, citing Aristotle and George Washington era bleeding practices. He contrasts brain-centered consciousness with heart-centered concepts, invites debate, and includes a playful birthday cake totem-pole idea by Marie Prediger.
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George W. Crane
Freda F
Aristotle
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Marie Prediger
Estrellita Horoscope Highlights a Busy Year Ahead
The a m period will be mild and good for planning afternoon activities while stronger influences in the afternoon push toward achievement in important interests. A birthday reader should pursue major job objectives vigorously but expect mainly routine recognition for the year with potential occupational breaks in late April and January. Extrinsic financial gains appear mid March and other months, avoid loans in late May and risky speculation in June. romance shines through the year with travel early July, creative workers may excel in June, and a birthday child could become a writer physician or actor.
Keys on Chains Ease Zipping for Kids
Dianne Gregory notes small trinkets or old keys on chains attached to children's zipper pulls help little ones zip jackets. The piece questions if a two car family with all keys on one chain makes it hard to grab the correct key quickly.
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Heloise
Dianne Gregory
Mother Covers Child Cast With Stocking Leg
Mrs. Wallace Larson recalls using a washed white stocking leg to cover her son's dirty cast before a Sunday school program. The improvised cover kept the cast looking clean and impressed his playmates.
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Wallace Larson
Heloise Answers Readers In Her Daily Household Column
Heloise welcomes mail and household hints to share with readers as space allows. She cannot answer every letter but will respond in her column whenever possible.
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Heloise
Nutrition Science and You book promotes fitness and diet tips
Dr Olaf Mickelsen writes a Scholastic paperback urging teens to exercise and eat well. The guide suggests swimming and a disciplined routine to stay fit, not fat, during school years.
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Olaf Mickelsen
Scholastic Book Services
Englewood Cliffs
U.S. Firms Cleared to Exhibit at Leipzig Fair 1966
The U S Commerce Department granted formal approval for American firms to exhibit and trade at the Leipzig Fair in East Germany scheduled March 6 to 15. Paris press conference official Fred Merkwitschka said U S representation would be far above normal, though he did not provide figures.
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Paris
U.S. Commerce Department
East Germany
Fred Merkwitschka
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