Ann Landers letters on appointment fees and politics
Readers debate whether dentists should charge for cancellations and late arrivals with a Kentucky reader arguing for patient fairness while Ann Landers explains the professional may bear emergencies. A Florida correspondent recalls wartime brigades and postwar branding as a harsh historical note. A humorous GEM OF THE DAY quip closes.
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Symbols on clothing care labels shift under new FTC rules
Consumers are told to inspect care labels for new symbols starting July 1, with manufacturers allowed to use these icons in place of words. The FTC requires written explanations on the garment for 18 months and partners with industry groups to distribute free symbol guides via Project CLEAN. Public notices advise sending name and address to receive symbols.
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Trichinosis Dangers Highlighted by Reader Letter
Dear Dr. Donohue outlines a food poisoning case followed by muscle pain and explains trichinosis infection. The answer notes cases still high, linked to animal feed practices, describes parasite cysts in meat, and details the infection stages and eye swelling as a key sign. Most patients recover with mild illness and no treatment.
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DR. Donohue
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CROSSWORD By Eugene Sheffer Across and Down Clues
Crossword puzzle clues from Eugene Sheffer with scattered garbled entries, including actor Sharif, White House pooch, Gabor sister, and various themed hints, presented in a misread OCR strip with multiple missing letters and broken phrases.
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