Insurance wake-up call from a widowed reader
A widow warns spouses to confirm life insurance beneficiaries and locate policies after her husband’s death. The column urges readers to discuss coverage at home, sharing the risk of ex spouses receiving benefits by mistake and challenging joggers to report unusual findings.
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Ann Landers
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Cantaloupe seed-free tips fuel kitchen hacks
North Carolina reader shares a clever cantaloupe seed seeding trick using coffee filters placed on the counter near a coffee maker. The method involves filtering seeds into the filter, then discarding or composting. Letter includes a plug for Heloise hints and V and B pamphlet requests.
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Ee Meddock Hillsborough
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Calcium supplements and elemental calcium explained
Dr Donohue explains that calcium must be measured by elemental calcium, not total compound weight. A postmenopausal woman should aim for about 1500 mg elemental calcium daily, with calcium carbonate offering about 40 percent elemental calcium. Dairy and greens contribute substantial amounts, and a mail order copy of the osteoporosis report is available for $3.
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DR. Donohue
M.A
Dona
Crossword by Eugene Sheffer Across and Down clues mixed
Puzzle presents a mixed list of clues and partial entries across and down including names such as Hagen and Carvey, various wordplay prompts, and incomplete entries. It resembles a syndicated crossword page with missing letters and stray characters, inviting solver to fill the grid.
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