Divorced Gifts Seen as Hypocritical by Ann Landers
Readers’ questions cover gift exchanges between ex spouses and family chores. The columnist argues such gifts are hypocritical, then addresses ironing duties in large families and a grandmother seeking a booklet on aging, urging independence and practical help. An alcoholism booklet offer is noted at the end.
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Ann Landers
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Keep in Trim 100 Pounds Of Fat By Not Smoking
Ida Jean Kain cites health expert Dr. Jean Mayer warning teens to avoid tobacco as growth and fitness factors peak. Readers quote Loving Mother claiming smoking trims and a mother advising daughters to smoke to curb appetite, while experts insist exercise plus restraint prevents excess fat and disease.
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Jean Mayer
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Heloise tips keep potato salad from becoming waterlogged
Water-logged potato salad avoided by placing a paper towel under the lid and covering with plastic to absorb moisture. Advice from Heloise includes using towels or napkins to absorb moisture and protect the salad, plus related home hints and reader letters on cleaning and humor.
Hold Up High Standards Of Conduct Says Dr Crane
Dr Crane urges maintaining high moral standards in society and in education. He argues against lowering ethics for sex freedom and cites Washington and Lowell to advocate aiming for 100 percent standards. He promotes a 200 point rating scale for courting.
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Norman Ross
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Dr. Crane
James Russell Lowell
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George Washington
Lowell
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