Doctor Gott Responds to Readers on Women Medical Care
In a forthright letter, Dr Peter Gott defends medical ethics and the professional equality of male and female doctors. He argues sexism harms patients, notes confidentiality and chaperone practices, and urges education and open dialogue. He offers a Health Report giveaway and instructions to request it.
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DR. Gott
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Earnings test for Social Security sparks retiree debate
A reader questions penalties when earning while retired and the earnings test. A columnist and correspondent discuss retirement age effects on benefits, noting 70 and older face no cuts, while 65 to 69 see reductions until earnings exceed thresholds. The piece explains the test’s rationale and calls for reform.
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Social Security
Social Security Administration
Internal Revenue Service
Congress
White House
N.T
Hiccups cures crowd a teens column laughs and fails
A teens column reprints hiccup remedies sent by readers from Michigan City to Seattle. Sugars with water, breath holding, cloth-filtered water, raw egg with onion and horseradish, peanut butter, caffeine drinks, and tongue twisters are offered, with skepticism about scientific validity. Warren’s tongue-twister scare tactic closes the note.
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Dr. Wallace
Laurie
Michigan City
Ind
Ming
Matt
Seattle
Wash
Janice
DeKalb
Joel
Marysville
Calif
Heidi
Everett
Roberta
Nashua
N.H
Phyllis
Florence
Ala
Warren
Seymour
Peter Piper
Dear Abby letters reflect seeking guidance across life issues
A collection of readers seek advice on teen birth control, marital bed practices, seating dynamics in restaurants, and conversation with a parent. Abby urges open discussion, safe sex, and negotiation of sleeping arrangements, noting dining room layouts influence seating choices.
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Abby
A Christmas Unusual at Hager House Museum
The Jonathan Hager House and Museum hosts A Christmas Unusual through December 27 featuring long forgotten Christmas customs and legends from Europe and immigrant traditions. Curator John Nelson notes displays include Glastonbury Thorn and Plow Sunday with hours Tuesday to Saturday 10 am to 4 pm and Sundays 1:30 to 4:30. The 1739 two story stone house sits over twin springs and served as fort and trading post. For more info call 739-8393.
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Jonathan Hager
Key St
Hagerstown
John Nelson
America
Elizabeth
Hager
Twin Springs
Hazards of the holidays warn parents of infant risk
A NYU Medical Center specialist warns that holiday dangers rise for infants and toddlers. Three factors heighten risk: exciting surroundings, exploratory mouthing, and parental busyness. The Health Letter lists areas to secure like leftovers, cords, lights, plants, decorations, spray snow, gifts, fireplace colors, and visits to nonchildproofed homes.
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New York University Medical Center
George Foltin
Bellevue Hospital Center
Center
U.S
Consumer Product Safety Commission
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