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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1998

Page

6

Reservations put vacation on hold Dear Abby

A teen asks if it is appropriate to join a family vacation with her boyfriend and his parents. Abby approves given supervision and separate sleeping arrangements, urging discussion with her parents first. The second letter concerns jealousy, with Abby recommending short term therapy to build security and manage feelings. The third advises women to keep purses with them to prevent theft, and Abby agrees.

Abby Ryan Julia Ohio Frank Lawrence Redwood City Calif Frank

Crohn's Disease Facts and Treatments Mentioned

A reader asks about Crohn's disease duration and dietary limits including beer. The disease inflames the digestive tract and shares traits with ulcerative colitis. Causes remain unclear but heredity infection and immune issues are blamed. Treatments include sulfasalazine, Asacol, Dipentum, Flagyl, cortisone, mercaptopurine, and azathioprine. If needed, the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation offers information, toll free 800-343-3637.

Crohn Crohn's and Colitis Foundation Foundation

Word Puzzle Fragments From Odessa American

A scrambled verse style word puzzle lists partial clues and word fragments from 1998 Odessa American content. It hints at a quiz page with a line about Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy and invites readers to test skills online via the Odessa American site.

Kermit the Frog Miss Piggy Oapa.com

Birthday Horoscope Highlights For Monday July 27 1998

The column outlines a zodiac styled forecast for Aries through Pisces with notes on finances, relationships, and daily tasks. It emphasizes Virgo influence on money, urges clearing desks, setting boundaries, and maintaining focus while enjoying social popularity and personal growth.

Cryptoquip clue for February edition puzzle solution

A brief note explains the Cryptoquip cipher rule that C stands for G and that X would map to O if chosen. It mentions using single letters short words and apostrophes to locate vowels, and that solving is by trial and error. Copyright 1998 by King Features Syndicate Inc.

King Features Syndicate, Inc

National Football Scores and Basketball Schedules

Football and NCAA basketball results and schedules listed for the day, with pro wrestling and regional activities noted. The page highlights upcoming games and recent outcomes across leagues, plus a regional bike association entry.

Permian Basin Bike Assn

Bridge strategy drills for vulnerable hands and bids

A sequence of bridge scenarios with both vulnerable and nonvulnerable holdings. Each item analyzes the optimal action given partner’s response, including when to bid, pass, or raise, and notes risks of misfit hands, trump stacks, and shortness. Recommendations cover jumps to no trump, two diamonds, and three no trump depending on hand shape and opponents.

East North

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