Obits and privacy echo in Dear Ann Landers column
Readers debate privacy in obituaries and details shared by families. A nurse in Baldwin notes working moms frequently interrupted by husbands seeking help, while another reader urges respect for personal history and self sufficiency.
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Ann Landers
Midwest
N.N.N.C
Baldwin
N.Y
Dogs and cats not only adoptable pets
Dear Heloise writes readers can adopt animals beyond dogs and cats. Shelters take in rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, birds, reptiles, and even fish. Local shelters and rescue groups can connect adopters with purebreds, with education and veterinarian guidance key to a good match.
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Animal Control
Heloise
Sue Keller
State College
Gretta Donovan
Penfield
N.Y
San Antonio
Familial tremor offers hope with meds and options
A reader asks about hand tremors. doctor explains familial tremor has a genetic basis and worsens with activity. Alcohol can suppress it, aiding diagnosis. Propranolol or primidone often control it. surgery or brain-stimulating implants may help if life is ruined by tremor.
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M.V.T
CROSSWORD By Eugene Sheffer Across and Down clues create a punny grid
The puzzle lists across and down clues with numerical markers and playful hints including famous names, items, and common crossword tropes. Readers solve to fill the grid, matching lengths and intersections, with several references to familiar terms and cultural touchstones.
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