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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1981

Page

8

At wit's end by Erma Bombeck about a dog

The essay humorously traces a family's struggles with a dog that is largely housebound and obsessed with paper. It imagines the dog as a 42 year old man and critiques training attempts, furniture habits, and the owner’s attempts to manage a pet with quirky behavior.

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Alcoholic Parents May Cause Problems in Children

Claudia Black of Irvine outlines how children from alcoholic homes develop distinct personality types that predispose them to alcohol problems as adults. Adjusting placating and overly responsible types risk later substance abuse unless early education and counseling fill personality gaps and foster autonomy.

Copley News Service Claudia Black Irvine California Raleigh Hills Hospitals Black

Hope for diabetes patients with new home test program

Norma Cislo and Susan Hauser, long troubled by fluctuating blood sugar, find relief through a Kaiser San Diego program using a quick home test. Endocrinologists Dudl and Gordon oversee training, seven daily tests, and self care to stabilize levels, reverse complications, and restore independence.

Copley News Service Norma Cislo Cislo Norma Susan Hauser Susan R. James Dudl Dudl University of California, San Diego Medical Center Kaiser Hospital San Diego Christine Biley R.N Stephen J. Gordon Dude Duhl

Maintenance tips to avoid costly car repairs

Maintenance can help avoid repairs by guiding quick checks. Inspect radiator coolant levels, belts, hoses, transmission fluid, engine oil, air filter, brake fluid, windshield washer reservoir, wiper blades, and battery. Tighten clamps, replace worn parts, and monitor fluid levels regularly to keep vehicles safe and reduce shop visits.

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