Reader Letters on Obesity and a Fort Smith Robbery
A reader argues obesity is not a disease but a choice, citing gluttony and lack of chemical addiction while another letter discusses metabolism and the need for exercise, noting Americans as the fattest and most envied. The page also recounts a Fort Smith Arkansas robbery where a suspect was identified by a hard hat with his name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dear and Landers
India
Jim
Llano
Calif
United States
Ann
Youngstown
Ohio
Fort Smith
Ark
Glasses case doubles as purse phone holder
Heloise suggests repurposing a pocket eyeglass holder with an open end as a quick, accessible cell phone case. Clip it to a purse and pull out easily for handy use. Also notes small items like mint tins can serve multiple functions. Marthe Meisinger asks about valuing a large magazine collection from the 1930s onward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Storrs
Lubbock
Texas
Heloise
Colliers
Saturday Evening Post
Marthe Meisinger
Plattsmouth
Early detection of ovarian cancer and testing options
A woman with family history asks if CA 125 tests and ultrasound aid early detection. The expert notes ovarian cancer is often hard to detect early, CA 125 can be unreliable as a universal screen, and recommends regular ultrasound for high risk. a second opinion is advised.
Word Puzzle Fragments Share Random Clues and Numbers
A mixed set of crossword style clues appears with partial phrases and numbered hints. The garbled text lists several entries such as “Golden Girls” and “Xanadi band” among others, plus scattered answers like Lass terms and date references, all forming a disjointed puzzle page snippet.
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Ann Landers
Paul Donohue
Adams
Luttix
Jai
Schuss
Diana
Max Yasgur
Ar Riait
Jas
Ainion
King
Nyc
Jilbert
THE
Ge Emins
Luann
Leroy
Blondie
Coure
Storo
Garfield
Ninn Island
Hou
Eanuts
Lo I
M&m's
Baby Blues
Aga
Elizabeth
Jeremy
Eer
April
SLUPP
Ai Prisitgni Pescn
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