Courteous gestures and politeness in everyday life
A reader recalls a crowded post office moment where a senior offered a seat, regrets not accepting, and vows to thank every gentleman for small courtesies. Another letter questions guests pocketing hostess food, with Abby advising gifts to hosts belong to the hostess and leaving no takeaways without permission.
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Abby
Charlain Rosemead
Calif
Charla
Nebraska
Psychic hotline ad with extended horoscope tease
A personal consultation with a psychic phone line advertises choosing a preferred psychic with Spanish-speaking options. Rates are 2.95 dollars per minute with 18 plus callers. An extended horoscope by Jacqueline Bigar is offered at 0.99 dollars per call on a separate number.
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Jacqueline Bigar
Across clues puzzle with mixed names and phrases
A compact listing of crossword style clues spanning people places and terms across various categories including actors, numbers, and common phrases. The puzzle includes entries like actor Tognazzi and a line about a “straw” of various lengths, with several misprints and partial words suggestive of a newspaper crossword page.
Birthday Star Readouts Offer Caution and Creativity
Horoscope style notes for January 8 2000 warn Aries through Pisces to balance finances with risk avoidance and patience. Emphasis on managing fatigue setting decisions, seeking support, and using imagination when creativity runs dry. Nighttime guidance suggests socializing, rest, and practical, steady actions.
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Capricorn
Aquarius
Knees prone to patellofemoral pain in athletes
Medical columnist explains patellofemoral knee pain affecting athletes. Causes include flat feet or high arches, with the kneecap slipping from the femur groove. Advice covers arch supports, shoe cushioning, and quad strengthening exercise after pain subsides.
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DR. Donohue
J.B
Bridge bidding questions from a local club column
A series of six bridge problems presented for South’s seat, including vulnerable and nonvulnerable scenarios. Each item gives a specific hand and asks for the opening or response bid, with notes like “Look for answers on Monday” indicating publication timing.
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Ian
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