Dear Ann Landers readers reflect on inlaws and gambling
A reader from Arlington, Va asks how to handle inlaws who ignore moral concerns and plan to leave a half‑million dollars to the son with a gambling addiction. Ann urges marriage counseling and a candid joint effort to address issues before forming a plan for the future. Also shares cowboy wisdom tips from Cumberland, Md about life, love, and communication.
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Ann Landers
Glenn
Arlington
Dave
Cumberland
Old eggs hint still as good 35 years later
A reader shares long standing kitchen tips from a 1963 Heloise book. Color tinted hard boiled eggs help identify them and aid peeling while rotating egg stock and using brown versus white eggs. Grating eggs speeds sandwiches and deviled eggs slide neatly in cupcake liners or foam cartons. A Texas reader’s grandson asks if pickles have babies in a light hearted note.
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Texas
Heloise
Fragile X Syndrome explained for families
Dear reader describes a 4 year old grandchild diagnosed with fragile X. Dr Donohue explains X and Y chromosomes, weak spot on X, possible learning disabilities, delayed milestones, evolving facial features with age, and variability in severity. The Fragile X Foundation offers details. contact info provided.
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Fragile X Syndrome Foundation
Foundation
Donahue
P.O. Box
Riverton
Crossword by Eugene Sheffer Across 41 Mop Five one of Snow White pals
The page features a Sheffer style crossword with clues spanning across and down, including names, phrases, and playful puns. Entries reference Snow White characters, classic terms, and pop culture nods, typical of a mid century puzzle feature in a newspaper.
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Snow White
BTV
Blueprin
Pinnacle
Star
Pest
Rover
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Wally
Ong U
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Joo
Paul Donohue
Eugene Sheffer
Valente
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