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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1982

Page

4

Sunlight and skin cancer risk rises in West Texas

Odessa dermatologist Dr. Robert Chappell warns that ultraviolet sun exposure at pools courts and fairways increases skin cancer risk. He notes most cancers occur on sun exposed skin and cites left side face cancer in the US due to driving with left hand drive. Recommendations include avoiding peak sun hours 10 am to 2 pm using SPF 8 or higher, hats and long sleeves, and limited sun exposure though cancer risk remains over time.

Susan Hammons Permian Basin Texas Robert Chappell Odessa Chappell New York Perry Robbins The Skin Cancer Association Robbins England United States Arizona Houston

At Wit's End A humorous essay on changing pregnancy norms

Erma Bombeck laments shifting pregnancy rules from seat-on-the-bus perks to modern no-noes. She cites athletes and stars who continued activity while pregnant, notes evolving freedoms and hazards, and ends with a call to remember past “Maternity Martyrs” and a nod to a Miss Texas USA entry list and a Barrymore stamp in the Performing Arts Series.

Mary Bacon Wendy Baglioli American Amateur Athletic Union Andrea Mead Lawrence Mary Jones Pamela Leach Midland Odessa

Letter advice sparks Father and Mother Day gifts

Dear Abby promotes letters as valued gifts for Mother and Father days. A reader shares a 74 year old mother treasured a letter over gifts, another suggests a letter to Father is equally meaningful. The column endorses Abby’s upcoming booklet How to Write Letters for All Occasions and provides ordering details.

Abby Michael Dad Eric Houston John Taylor Merritt P.O Hollywood Calif

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