Don’t Use a Friend’s Birth Control Pills
Dear reader warns that oral contraceptives are prescription drugs and using a friend’s pills risks allergy or improper treatment. Annual Pap smears are advised, and doctors may adjust fees or provide free samples. Planned Parenthood clinics offer low cost care. Also covers mesothelioma risks for WWII shipyard workers and asbestos exposure with emphasis on regular lung exams and avoiding further harm.
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DR. Gott
Planned Parenthood
Gott
Reader
Dear Abby Advice Column Snippets on Family, Fashion, Pets
A collection of readers seek guidance from Dear Abby. Topics include a widow given a one way trip voucher, a son planning to marry an older partner, a teen request on clothing, a dryer accident with a cat, and general parental boundaries. Abby counsels on responsibility and safety while noting personal circumstances.
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Abby
Phoenix
Derrick
P.S
Monroe
Mich
Concentration techniques for teens from Levesteen guide
A teen focused guide cites Levesteen and Jordan E. Cohn on concentration. It highlights Mary Lou Rettons inward focus before a routine, factors affecting attention, optimal study times from 9 to 5, and tips like 30 minute limits and five minute breaks. It notes mood, sleep, sugar, caffeine, noise, environment, introversion, and practice boosting grades and social life.
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Levesteen
Jordan E. Cohn
Mary Lou Retton
James E. Loehr
Joel
Warm
University of Cincinnati
Tony
CWC plans picnic luncheon and guest speaker
The Christian Women’s Club hosts a picnic luncheon on August 20 at 11 45 a.m. in the Antietam Room of the Holiday Inn West Patrick Street. Heidi Glisson will demonstrate watermelon carving, Tanya McBride will provide music, and Ruth Page will be the guest speaker. Reservations by August 16 cost 7 dollars with nursery optional.
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Christian Women’s Club
Antietam
Holiday Inn
West Patrick Street
Heidi Glisson
Tanya McBride
Frederick
Ruth Page
Towson
CWC
Friendship Bible Coffee
Church of the Nazarene
7Th Street
Avoiding skin cancer awareness drops at symposium
NEW YORK AP reports dermatology experts at a national symposium warn about skin cancer deaths among about 5,800 of 300,000 cases this year while noting most skin cancers are curable. Dr. Alfred Lane cites melanoma risks, with over 25,000 expected cases and concerns about children outdoors without sun protection.
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New York
Alfred Lane
University of Rochester
N.¥.) Medical Center
Retirement advice columns on keeping busy after work
In a reader Q and A, advice urges a retiring husband to stay mentally active with new tasks and social groups, suggesting pets, volunteering, church or civic activities, and home routines. Another question explains tax rules for lump sum pensions, advising forward averaging for older savers and cautious investment thereafter.
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Senior Citizens Activities Center
United Way
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