Heat Wave Puts Pets at Risk Warns of Care Shortfalls
Diane Yeamans reports on pets suffering in heat as owners often neglect comfort needs. Pat Anderson of Friends of the Franklin County Humane Society cites cases of dogs in poor conditions. W.H. Hay, D.V.M., urges shade, ample water, safe pens, and never leaving animals in parked cars. neighbors often provide best care when owners travel.
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Pat Anderson
The
Friends of the Franklin County Humane Society
Animal Shelter
Anderson
W.H. Hay
D.V.M
Talking Retriever Megan Delivers Payroll And Keeps Office Busy
Megan the five year old golden retriever works at Truxes Co in Naperville delivering payroll checks and mail, answering the phone, and filing memos. Owner Kelly Hagberg says she can bark phrases like mama and loves tricks such as balancing a bone on her nose. Megan goes to the office daily, prompting radio interviews and local curiosity about the canine employee.
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Chicago
Francis
Talking Mule
Mister Ed
Megan
Kelly Hagberg
Truxes Co
Naperville
Hagberg
Deborah
Bill Truxes
War Over Exercise Calories Wages On
Millions of Americans are overweight from eating too much and not exercising enough says a government report. About 32 million adults aged 25 to 74 weigh too much, including 11.7 million severely overweight, representing 28 percent of that age group. The panel avoids obesity terms, noting overweight as a fuzzier label. It warns Americans have very low activity levels and that excess calories can be cut by eating less or exercising more.
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Washington
Joint Nutrition Monitoring Committee
Congress
Suzanne Harris
It’s A Matter Of Personal Choice Dear Ann Landers
Readers debate birth in the operating room and whether cameras belong in delivery rooms. A caller from Racine argues against observers, while Ann Landers says it should be a private husband and wife moment with care to prepare children, noting the pain and blood can be frightening.
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Ann Landers
Richmond
Racine
Wil
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White House
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Sewing Machine Sales & Service
Albright’s
Forest Service
U.S.D.A
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Chevrolet
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