Wisdom teeth and pregnancy and contraception Q&A
Reader letters cover headaches from wisdom teeth and impacted teeth. Dr Gott warns against douching to influence fetal sex and advises cautious conception. Pregnancy sex is generally safe with a healthy pregnancy, and moderate exercise is fine. For teens, foam and condoms offer effective, practical birth control when used properly.
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DR. Gott
Reader
Tax exclusion for seniors cannot be reused on new home
A reader asks if a 55 or older taxpayer can again claim the $125,000 exclusion after remarriage and buying a new house. The answer: the exclusion is available only once per person. divorces or new spouses do not reset eligibility, and IRS tracking will prevent a second claim. A separate letter discusses nursing home options, space, privacy, and cost. the adviser urges shopping around in advance and being ready to move if a better opening arises.
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Internal Revenue Service
Heavy metal questions spark parental concerns in youth letters
A reader asks Dr. Wallace why heavy metal angers adults despite not engaging in risky behavior. He cites foul lyrics over loud sound, while other letters discuss marriage rights for an 18 year old and praise for R-rated films. The Frederick Bridge Club reports mixed pairs results and upcoming games.
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Dr. Wallace
Tina
East Liverpool
Ohio
Bill
Joan
du Bais
The Saga of the Dolls Rediscovered and Restored
Rediscovered 22 international dolls stored at the C Burr Artz Library represent 11 nations with outfits and histories traced from 1964 to 1984. Volunteers Karen Bowers and Debbie Smithhisler restore outfits, restring limbs, and prepare displays for the Great Frederick Fair while planning a 50th anniversary showcase. The piece also notes Homemakers events, a memorial for Mary E. Wachtel, and upcoming activities through September at the 4 H center and Rosenstock Hall Hood College.
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Eurath Ann Selekmann
Frederick County
Harlan Randall
Frederick Fair
Daniel J. Thomas
Jug Hridge Club
Cultural Arts
Storm and Shipley
Scotland
Loch Lomond
Jug Bridge Club
Italy
Santa Lucia
Daniel 5. Landes
Ballenger Club
Wales
Elmer E. Dixon
Ireland
Howard L. Smith
Russia
Volga Boatmen
P.D. Zimmerman
Sweden
Howard M. Mayne
Czechoslovakia
J. William Howard
France
the Shining Moonlight
J.C. Engle
England
John Peel
Howard T. Smith
Holland
Ida Houck
Germany
Homemakers
Board of Directors
4-H Center
Walkersville
Betty Thompson
Lucille Beale
Mid-Valley
Weinberg Center
Middletown
Mary E. Wachtel
Myersville
Myersville Club
Frances Ahalt
Rosenstock Hall
Hood College
Jim
Judith Pheil
Penn State Extension Home
G Street Fabrics
Rockville
Beverly Shoemaker
Walkersville Club
Center
Venice Inn
Hagerstown
Maryland Cooperative Extension Service
Aunt advises on obesity and mysterious wedding invite
Dear Abby counsels the aunt on supporting a 25 year old niece who overeats and avoids medical help, noting obesity may shield emotional distance. She warns against nagging and offers to pay if the niece ever agrees to a check up. In a separate query, Abby says decline a courthouse wedding invitation from unknown hosts to avoid embarrassment.
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Abby
Long Island
N.Y
Florida
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