Finnish saviors of Jewish remembered in reader letters
In letters to Dear Ann Landers the Ottawa Herald readers discuss Finland's role in saving Jews during World War II while Denmark, Norway, and Sweden are debated. The exchange highlights Algot Niska's rescue acts, Finland's neutrality and defense against the Soviets, and a correction to common wartime narratives.
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Ann Landers
Denmark
Finland
Poland
Israel
Soviet Union
Portland
Ore
Staten Island
N.Y
Algot Niska
Niska
Germany
Oslo
Norway
Sweden
Lydia O'Leary
H.S
Lauder
Nut rub to hide wood scratches in furniture
A reader recalls a December Good Housekeeping hint using shelled nuts to conceal shallow wood scratches by rubbing along the grain, then buffing with a soft cloth. The advice highlights nut oils to blend the marks and restore appearance.
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Heloise
Good Housekeeping
Héye
Dear Dr. Donohue on keratoconus and cornea transplant
A reader asks about help for a 23 year old with keratoconus needing a cornea transplant and insurance denial. The answer explains keratoconus causes and treatment with contact lenses, suggests contacting a local Lions Club for vision aid, and notes Lions International headquarters can guide.
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The
Lions International
Lions Club
Lions Clubs
R.I
CROSSWORD BY EUGENE SHEFFER
Crossword by Eugene Sheffer features a complex Across and Down grid with clues spanning language, geography, and culture. The puzzle includes puns and proper nouns across varied topics, challenging solvers with intertwined wordplay and theme entries.
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Eugene Sheffer
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