Ann Landers letter about draconian marijuana laws
A reader in Virginia laments harsh marijuana penalties that could imprison a son for personal use. Ann Landers agrees the laws are too severe and calls for counseling over prison, while sharing examples of similar cases and concerns about costs to taxpayers.
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Ann Landers
Ann
Mance
Phoenix
Phoenix Rising
San Diego Union-Tribune
Calif
Joe Hughes
San Diego
Careful Jump Starts Prevent Battery Eye Injuries
Dear Readers share tips to avoid battery explosions and eye injuries from improper jump starting. CPSC reported 2565 eye injuries in 1997. Prevent Blindness America offers a free jump-start instruction sticker by calling 800 331 2020. Include sticker, flashlight, goggles, gloves, and cables in a kit and read owner manuals. Betty Sowder thanks reader for a sunshine basket after shoulder surgery.
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
America
Neuropathy basics and treatment options explained
A neu ropathy is a broad nerve disorder causing numbness or burning pain and sometimes muscle weakness such as foot drop. Causes include diabetes rheumatoid arthritis kidney and liver diseases and thyroid problems. Cozaar can rarely cause neuropathy. Treatments include braces for foot drop and medicines like amitriptyline Neurontin Tegretol and Dilantin. mexiletine is also used.
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Cozaar
Crossword by Eugene Sheffer Across and Down clues
Puzzle page features a full Sheffer style crossword with themed hints and solutions. Entries span birthdays to furniture terms and famous names, ending with a filled grid and time stamp showing 24 minutes to complete.
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