Wartime romance to mark 50th anniversary tale
A Dear Abby column excerpt recounts a Marine and a Chicago worker meeting on Labor Day weekend 1945, marrying in 1947. Dee of Lansing notes their 50th wedding anniversary next June, reflecting wartime romance’s enduring appeal. Also features Dear Abby on cat declawing and a Miami reader praising Chinese character after WWII.
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Ann Landers
Chicago
Detroit
Dad
Dee
Lansing
Mich
China
Harry
Miami
Blast from the Past reflects on energy and balance
Heloise and family echo timeless advice to avoid overworking. Do only what energy permits, keep family needs met, and seize bursts of energy for healthy balance. Includes dog leash tip using a plastic jug turned scoop and a mail-order pamphlet offer from Heloise.
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Heloise
T. Horan
Manchester
N.H
San Antonio
Acupuncture gains ground in medical use says Dr Donohue
Dear readers ask about acupuncture for a sprained ankle and treadmill versus stationary bike exercise. Dr Donohue notes FDA reclassification and growing acceptance with about 3,000 U.S. physicians using it, while stressing credential checks for practitioners. He also argues no single exercise is universally superior and recommends mixing jogging with cycling for aerobic training.
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Penn State Sports Medicine
Donohue
Crossword by Eugene Sheffer Across and Down
Crossword by Eugene Sheffer presents a mixed puzzle with clues across and down. Entries include terms for Abacus components, instrument notations, and classic wordplay items, along with references to films, geography, and historical figures. The grid challenges solvers with multilingual hints and cryptic twists.
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