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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1981

Page

5

Dear Abby explores adoption rights and family reunions

A reader notes grown adopted children should know their origins if both parties consent, mentions two registries Alma and Cub, and reflects on reunion ethics. Other letters share diploma mishap and hearing with glasses, plus a humorous note from Deaf in Wyoming.

Abby Tomy Shari Alma P.O Washington Bridge Station New York N.Y Los Angeles Times Riverside Calif Virg Molly Wyoming

Delayed birth may protect from viruses

Pregnant women with summer flu may reduce the risk of transmitting a fatal viral infection to newborns by delaying birth a few days to gain maternal antibodies. The study notes enteroviruses cause mild illness in adults but can be deadly to babies, and recommends delaying birth if possible though this may be impractical.

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Nectarines boost diet with fat free fruit from California

Nectarines have a long history from ancient China to today growing mainly in California's Central Valley. Early freestone varieties include May Grand Red June Early Sungrand Independence Sun Grand Flavor Top and Fantasia. The season runs June through September and ripe fruit should yield slightly to pressure with no green at the stem. Store ripe nectarines in the fridge and enjoy as a fat free dietary addition.

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