Brother Complicates Parents Estate Plan With Step Siblings
Dear Ann Lore: A reader explains a blended family dispute over equal division of a mother’s will among five siblings including three stepchildren. The letter prompts Ann Landers to urge respecting the mother’s wishes, advise tactful communication, and highlight readers’ generous, practical responses.
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Ann Landers
Mom
Dwayne
Torn
Dry cleaners tips from readers and Heloise column
Readers share advice on receipts, bagging, staining, and customer checks for dry cleaners. Mark stains, note duration and prior attempts, treat promptly, and inspect two piece items together. Also empty pockets and review garments on pickup for damage. Patricia Zeah keeps two address books with business hours listed for convenience.
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Heloise
Patricia Zeah
Santa Ana
Calif
Understanding heart murmurs and their origins
Dear reader explains murmurs can be innocent or indicate heart disease. Innocent murmurs are common in youth. serious murmurs may be present at birth or develop after illnesses like rheumatic fever. Inheritance is unlikely. if valve problems exist, antibiotics may be needed before procedures that involve bleeding.
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Aziz
Chicago
DR. Donohue
H.H
CROSSWORD By Eugene Sheffer Across and Down Clues
Crossword puzzle from Eugene Sheffer with across and down clues spanning seize to carnival locale and names. Includes references to notable figures like Harvar der and Rather, plus common crossword tricks and wordplay.
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Eugene Sheffer
Pharmacy Purchase
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