Cartoons Founder Builds Witty World From Dream to Debt
John Carr Knight-Ridder News Service profiles Joe Szabo of WittyWorld in North Wales Pa. A Hungarian émigré who fled a Communist press role, Szabo built a self funded publishing plant in his home and pursued cartoons worldwide while supporting his family through Bell Atlantic Yellow Pages ads.
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Flora
Witty World
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Bell Atlantic
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Philadelphia Daily News
Doggie bags and the old American tradition
In a humorous reminiscence Erma Bombeck explains the origin of doggie bags from a family practice of packing leftovers. She notes grandparents baked extra yeast bread and fruitcake for Christmas, while her own children now stash leftovers in refrigerators until they are unrecognizable and trash them later. The exchange with a waiter highlights cultural quirks.
Dear Abby Advice on a Peeping Tom Neighbor
Uneasy in Illinois reports a neighbor peering into a bedroom window and asks how to respond. Abby urges direct confrontation, warning of police if necessary, and notes most peepers stop at looking but victims feel invaded. A couple returns a $10 overpayment. Abby says inform the owner of the cafe.
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Abby
Tom
Illinois
Parrot Chooses Grand Suite At River Place Hotel
In Portland a green parrot checked into the River Place Alexis Hotel and roamed the Grand Suite. Staff moved the bird with guests’ belongings after the guests denied ownership. The parrot remained silent and could not be identified by ads. The hotel spokeswoman said he jabbers but does not speak in their language.
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