Heroes in history praise for brave volunteers in wars
A reader letter highlights the 1936 Spanish Civil War volunteers known as the Abraham Lincoln Brigade who fought fascism alongside 52 nations, with many killed, and notes their integration and Jewish participation. The piece recalls Danish police in Buchenwald aiding prisoners, and Bulgaria's King Boris III resisting Nazi pressures, urging readers to honor these acts of courage.
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United States
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Donation tips and quirky memory trick from Dear Heloise
Readers are urged to donate old towels sheets and blankets to veterans and kennels as many dogs and cats need a sleeping comfort. A second letter shares a fridge reminder trick using car keys to prevent forgetting items during grocery runs and a playful note about involving a husband or friends. A third reader describes storing bath toys in a plastic colander after use to keep them organized.
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T.M
N.C
Laura Lorocco
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Vient
Debbie Baker
Roanoke
Texas
Understanding Scaphoid Fractures And Healing Prospects
Dear Dr Donohue explains scaphoid wrist fractures, their poor blood supply, and healing in a short arm cast for about two thirds of cases. It notes potential need for surgery in nonhealing fractures and reassures on recovery prospects. It also addresses US Surgeon General exercise guidelines, clarifying 30 minutes of moderate activity as the lower limit for heart benefits and examples of moderate effort.
Crossword by Eugene Sheffer puzzle items misread
Reading of a Eugene Sheffer crossword list shows mixed word clues and answers. The fragment includes entries like Skip Relinquish History chapter Itsu-bitsy particle and others with garbled letters. It mentions solution time and various clue numbers with partial answers and foreign words.
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