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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 2008

Page

7

Dear Abby bike sale and heaven sent penny tale

Dear Abby column recounts a yard sale where a racing bike donated by a grandmother stirs emotion after a penny from 1918 appears, seen as a message from the late father. The exchange covers etiquette on special menu requests and confirms letters are corrected for grammar before printing.

Abby Jaclyn Ballwin Austin Texas

Crossword clues and puzzle notes from a solution page

A compact listing of crossword clues with across and down numbers, partial theme hints, and stray notes. It includes an online access line, solution time, and scattered fragment phrases such as Harbour and Incubator sound, plus references to actors, months, and places.

Oapa.com

Papped Puzzles and Island Wordplay Mix

A fragment notes Sudoku style puzzles by Pappocom, mentions 32 largest Balearic Islands, and hints at a show with a patent stick. The text reads as a brief clue set or puzzle header without full context or complete sentences.

Balearic Islands

Daily Horoscope Highlights and Aries to Pisces advice

A generalized daily horoscope with zodiac sign guidance and tips. It urges focusing on important goals, balancing spontaneity and restraint, and notes relationship dynamics for singles and couples. Calls to action include clear nighttime plans and personal time, with a final nod to home life.

Aries Taurus Gemini Leo Virgo LIBRA Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Dco

What air travelers get even in first class

Jumble solution notes that travelers obtain plane food, a staple in air travel, while a playful puzzle lists the scrambled clues NIPPY LOOSE BEYOND DEFACE and the answer PLANE FOOD for readers.

MRSA and antibiotics explained by Dr Donohue

Dear Dr Donohue explains MRSA as methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus, notes Staph bacteria, history of penicillin and methicillin, and warns against antibiotic overuse. MRSA remains a formidable foe with some strong drugs still effective, but resistance is a growing danger.

History highlights for March 13 in brief

On this day in history several events are noted including the 1781 discovery of Uranus by William Herschel and Congress adopting Eastern Standard Time for DC in 1884. Other entries cover 1901 Harrison’s death, 1925 Tennessee evolution ban, 1928 St Francis Dam flood, and 1980 Ford leadership and Pinto case.

William Herschel Congress District of Columbia Benjamin Harrison United States Indianapolis Tennessee San Francisquito California St. Francis Ford Motor Co Henry Ford II Winamac Ind Alberto Gonzales Justice Department William H. Macy

Endplay to defeat 4 Hearts after king of diamonds opening

South seeks a line to beat four hearts after West wins the first trick with the king of diamonds. By cashing hearts ace and king, clearing clubs ace king, then ruffing clubs while discarding spades, declarer forces a club ruff by West and retains control. If East holds long clubs, declarer can ruff a spade in dummy for the 10th trick.

West South North East Declarer

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