Cryptoquip and Crossword Clue Mashup Puzzle Notes
A mixed page shows an across and down wordplay grid with clues and a 1990 King Features Cryptoquip puzzle. It includes partial entries, a substitution hint, and solution timing references alongside various themed terms and names.
Pylorus ulcer surgery and blepharitis insights
Medical reader asks about pyloric ulcer causing obstruction and possible vagus nerve surgery to reduce acid, plus enlarging the pyloric opening. Author notes most ulcers heal in months, omeprazole helps, Helicobacter therapy, and scarring may block the pylorus requiring surgery. Also explains blepharitis causes and lid hygiene with antibacterial cream and oversight by physician.
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Dr. Donohue
Pylorus
J.F. Lorus
TV TRENDS DRIVE FAMILIES TO RECORD EVERY MOMENT
A wife and husband chase nonstop programming as VCRs and dual deck recorders multiply viewing options. The piece cites 800 hours of daily TV, missed sports events, and a race to store films by year 2000, noting tensions over who sees the end of shows and who spoils outcomes.
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Craig
Jane Sear
Turner broadcasts Goodwill Games costs fuel doubt
Knight Ridder News Service reports Turner Broadcasting's final Goodwill Games accounting shows a 44 million dollar loss contributing to an 8.3 million second quarter deficit, plus 26 million lost in 1986, prompting speculation about the Games' future. TBS spokeswoman Kitsie Riggall says a directors' review will assess its value and gains with athletics. Former NFL quarterback Ken Stabler will join CNN's Vince Cellini on NFL View Sundays at 11 30 a m as analyst and insider.
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Turner Broadcasting Systems
Turner
Kitsie Riggall
TBS
Ken Stabler
CNN
Vince Cellini
Stabler
Oakland
Chessboard defense and a scissors coup in bridge
In a West North East South sequence at notrump, South opens to two hearts after an early pass. The defender's plan to ruff is foiled by a scissors coup based on keeping East off lead and drawing trumps, with the key to success being West holding the ace of hearts for the opening bid, leading to an unbeatable contract unless East holds the heart ace and a riskier line ensues.
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South
Hearts
West
Declarer
East
Abigai Van Buren on Vacation Picks
Abigail Van Buren presents a selection of favorite past letters. Dear Abby replies to a reader worried about a husband who brings home names and numbers from his cab job and a concerned sister managing after school care for a niece. The advice urges avoiding nagging about “tramps” and notes cabbies hear many confessions.
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Abby
Mike
Peg Ae Nye Ag Sh
Cissy
Toledo
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Axe
Peddie
Deeds
Sikorsky
Flushing Field
Cartoonist Silverstein
Robert Or Elizabeth
Kshfecnji Pntao
Ateaocajka
Mjuaoqo Sci Paqd
King Features Syndicate. Inc
New Zealand
Moray
E.g
Armeche
India
Suds Arkin
Cac
Actress MacGraw
U.S
the King
Tia
Tripune Media Services, Inc
Shane
Wiesel
Bey
Jeane Dixon
Mark Assee
Pepe Wat
Vod Ak Froe
Sala
Aoe
Pygmies Sion
Ting
the Family Circus
By Bil Keane
Paul G. Donohue, M.D
Lanes Pomer
Citizen Kane
Proton
North America
Knight-Ridder News Service
Space Oe Ee
Charles Goren
Ding
Ace of
Abigail van Buren
Henri Arnold
Bob Lee
PYXOR
Zolenz
Insorp