CROSSWORD By Eugene Sheffer ACROSS and DOWN clues reconstructed
Puzzle shows a dense themed crossword with multiple clues across and down. Entries include references to months, places, and common nouns, plus several brand or proper names, requiring cross-letter validation. The grid appears fragmentary but indicates standard newspaper crossword conventions and a mix of straightforward and cryptic style cues.
Mom and Lena tussle over custody and new life
A separated couple with two sons navigates custody after Lena moves in with her boyfriend’s son’s father. The father urges counseling and gentle involvement, urging the boys to maintain some contact while balancing their trauma and loyalties. The second reader query asks which anniversary to celebrate after a 1991 divorce and 1994 remarriage, with guidance to follow the couple’s chosen milestone.
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Annie
Lena
Virginia
Recorded medical message not received
Dear Heloise writes of a confusing rapid fire medical message that missed key details, suggesting mailed information beforehand and keeping a written list of questions and medications for appointments. A reader shares experiences about test results and cross town communications.
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Heloise
Ers
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Family Circus
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