Dear Ann Landers on stepdaughters and costly lessons
A reader accuses Ann Landers of underreacting to a California stepdaughter’s crimes including forgery and credit card abuse. Responses urge parents to set limits, consider police reports, and note gamblers Anonymous as a possible aid. The column closes with a GEM OF THE DAY on money and style.
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Ann Landers
Wit's End
Sylmar
Calif
Wit’s End
Lori
California
Ann
Lafayette
Ind
Gamblers Anonymous
Mr. X
P.O
Los Angeles
Diana Vreeland
Vogue
Roach bait recipe printed from Heloise column
A reader asks for the roach bait recipe. The recipe uses sugar shortening flour onion boric acid and water mixed into a dough, formed into balls placed around the house with precautions about children and pets.
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Heloise
Cedalia Stevens
Newberry
S.C
Eczema guidance from Dr Donohue offers care tips
Dear Dr Donohue advice outlines eczema as a broad condition with symptoms like redness and itching. It emphasizes finding triggers, avoiding allergens, cooling compresses, tepid baths, mild soaps, and moisturizers such as Eucerin and Nivea, plus antihistamines and topical cortisone options.
Crossword by Eugene Sheffer Across Clues and Puzzles
Puzzle list presents a dense set of clues and wordplay from Eugene Sheffer across. Entries include various definitions from geography to culture, with many partial answers and quirky spellings. The page mixes standard crossword hints with long lists and quirky note fragments.
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Fresno
Paul Donohue
DR. Donohue
M.W
Zyrtec
Eugene Sheffer
P.E
Powell
Maniindale
Jenner
Royals
Guys and Dolls
Baxters
Maid Newman
Marseilles
Dudge Judy
Gare
Ussr
Eng
Inde
Touchfone
King Features
Nyc
Roscoe
Dleeste
Leroy
Ondie
Kles
Smoorchuck
Garfield
Mie
Ee Bretai
Gigi Cernars
Baby Blues
Darryl
Sam
ONIFF
Dilbert
Dogbert
Worsp
Phillip
Dake
Know-Ang
Jeremy
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