Dis gusted Daughter-in-Law readers slam advice
Readers complain about a Dear Annie column advising a Michigan bride. They argue the piece failed to address boundaries, husbands backing wives, and the strain of caregiving for a 95-year-old grandmother. Responses from across the US urge clearer limits and respectful behavior.
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Annie
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Boston
Texas
Wisconsin
Disgusted
Fargo
N.D
Jeweler adds two cents to cleaning silver and tarnish
A letter from John W. Sumner of Centreville suggests professional cleaning for heavily tarnished pieces and explains that oxidation is sometimes intentional to show highlights. He notes silver gains a natural patina with use and offers tips to prevent tarnish from gases, sulfur, and eggs. Valerie Wood also offers coaster experience favoring cork on the bottom.
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Heloise
Valerie Wood
Aretha Franklin fined for tennis court debris cleanup in Bloomfield
Bloomfield Township officials fined Aretha Franklin 225 for not removing a tennis court and debris after the October 2002 fire that gutted her Oakland County mansion. The township seeks removal of all debris and seeding or sodding of the lot to look like country land. Franklin’s attorney says the case should be over.
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Aretha Franklin
Oakland County
Franklin
Tina Burton
Detroit Free Press
Burton
David Bennett
Mike Cox
Edward Franklin
Houston
CROSSWORD By Eugene Sheffer Down and Across Clues
Crossword puzzle clued by Eugene Sheffer with numerous entries across and down, including names, abbreviations, and themed hints, featuring standard crossword style from a newspaper page. Readers fill entries from Jungira to Will Smith portrait, including many abbreviations, initials, and common terms.
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