Doonesbury Alzheimer joke sparks reader outrage
A reader condemns a Doonesbury strip for portraying an Alzheimer's patient as a punchline and shares the pain of burying a 90 year old grandmother. Dear Ann Landers defends the cartoonist while urging compassion for sufferers and families.
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Ann Landers
Doonesbury
Kentucky
For warding mail and change of address tips
A reader notes the value of forwarding mail after moving and explains that post office change of address forms stay on file for one year. After that, some mail may travel to the old address, where a kind new owner can forward it. Also shared are tips from readers on reusing pantyhose and margarine lids as coasters and patties separators.
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Heloise
Floyd E. Camp
Brownfield
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Gerry Ruff
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Break laxative habit with fiber and water plan
Dear Dr Donohue explains a 63 year old can retrain the colon by increasing daily fiber to about 30 grams with bran and other sources, plus eight glasses of water. Begin with gradual fiber an increase, add exercise and a morning routine to stimulate digestion and bowel movement.
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DR. Donohue
Crossword by Eugene Sheffer Across and Down
A mixed crossword puzzle row listing clues for across and down entries with various word lengths and puzzle directions. Includes names like Eugene Sheffer and multiple cryptic style hints as well as common crossword prompts and indications of wordplay.
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