Parents can't be blamed for truancy
Dear Ann Landers column from October 9 1996 discusses truancy, blaming parents, and the limits of parental control. A Wisconsin Reader letter describes a family facing a daughter’s truancy and counseling success. The exchange urges understanding and cautions against quick parental blame. The column includes reader questions on relationships and college life, ending with a light Gem of the Day about keeping the refrigerator full.
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Jerome
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Sugar in a pound how many cups for canning
Asked how many cups sugar are in one pound. A sugar maker says approx 2.25 cups per pound. For 2, 4, 5 pounds the cups are 4.5, 9, and 11.25 respectively.
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Heloise
Dot Perry
Canyon Lake
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Acid reflux may require surgery after failed treatments
A reader with long standing reflux despite multiple medications and tests seeks guidance. The doctor suggests considering surgery to tighten lax esophageal muscles, recommends compiling all test results, and a fresh evaluation by another physician. A second reader asks about a hamstring strain not healing. the doctor explains torn fibers affect recovery, suggests 3–4 weeks for a simple pull, and urges medical review if pain persists and not to exercise through pain.
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M.P
Crossword by Eugene Sheffer Across and Down Clues
The puzzle presents a mixed list of Across and Down clues with partial letters and misprints. It includes film, music, and wordplay items such as Barbarella director, Annie Get Your Gun star, and various general knowledge hints across entertainment and sports terms.
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