Dear Ann Landers letters on visits to jail friend and tipping
A reader from Alta Loma asks about her husband visiting a convicted child molester and whether to stop. Ann says the husband must decide, two annual visits won’t hurt the children, and the man may be in treatment. Other letters discuss auto repair costs and tipping in stores, with Ann criticizing tipping racks and supporting transparency in car maintenance expenses.
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Ann Landers
Alta Loma
Calif
England
Germany
France
Ann
Germantown
Royal Oak
Mich
German potato pancakes reprinted in Heloise column
A reader asks for the old German potato pancake recipe once printed by Heloise. The response provides the batter: mashed potatoes flour baking powder eggs salt pepper and instructions to fry until golden. Additional tips include easy pan cleaning with baking soda and vinegar and using a pizza cutter for cutting bars.
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Heloise
MAC infection not TB spread and common in environment
Dr Donohue explains MAC or Mycobacterium avium complex is related to TB but not spread by coughing. The germs are widespread in soil water food dust and animals. Most people inhale or swallow them without issue but those with weak immune systems or lung disease may develop cough fever and weight loss. Antibiotics, often three or more, can control it. Readers may send letters to the address provided.
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DR. Donohue
Mac
Anon
Donahue
P.O
Orlando
Crossword by Eugene Sheffer: brief puzzle clues and answers
A compact crossword listing across and down clues with answers like Apple, Griffin, Fleming, and Keane. Includes references to actors, authors, and common terms, reflecting a standard Sheffer-style puzzle format with multiple intersecting entries.
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Across
Apple
Neighthood
Malta
Holly
Alling
Griffin
Batman
Author Fleming
Skunk
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