Breakfast at Wits End and Married Morning Follies
Erma Bombeck jokes about spouses sharing breakfast and morning routines. She cites a long couple whose opposite schedules show quality over time, notes dangers of early rising, and recalls humorous daily rituals, newspaper quirks, and aging hair as a playful take on marriage.
IRS ruling could shift child exemptions for divorced parents
The IRS says a new rule may let some divorced parents count their children as exemptions retroactively from 1970 to 1973. The change uses new spouse support to determine which parent provides major care. Some amended returns on Form 1040X may be filed to claim past benefits.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Study lowers number of military addicts
The Pentagon released results of a government study challenging fears that up to 200,000 Vietnam era enlisted returnees were drug addicts. Dr. Richard S. Wilbur said findings show only about 2,000 to 3,000 Army returnees from Vietnam in 1970 71 heroin use remain dependent on drugs.
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Washington
Pentagon
Richard S. Wilbur
Defense Department
Vietnam
Washington University Medical School
Coy Hudsons to Lead Pecos Chapter of Order of Eastern Star
Coy Hudsons will lead Pecos Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star for 1973 74 after election at the Masonic Hall. Others named include Mrs Marvin Frazier as associate matron and Marvin Frazier as associate patron, with Mrs C W Winterrond secretary and Mrs R D Hildreth treasurer. An open installation is set for 8 p.m. June 9, with Charlene Evans and F L Akridge presiding at the last meeting attendance included seven visitors from other chapters.
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Coy Hudson
Pecos
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Marvin Frazier
C. W. Winterrond
R. D. Hildreth
Pete Macha
W. C. Cooper
Kermit, Wink
Odessa
OES
Betty Phillips
el Paso
Harmony Chapter
Norman
Midland
Betty Poitevint
Mary Standard
Lillian Wanslow
Margaret Duncan
Marian Morelan
Norton B. Wellborn
Clara Frazier
Joyce Macha
Verlie Akridge
Elba Gibson
Charlene Evans
Louisville seminarian named director of Baylor Dawson Studies
Dr. James Leo Garrett Jr., a professor from Louisville, was named director of Baylor University’s J.M. Dawson Studies in Church and State. The program focuses on religious liberty and interfaith relations, named for Joseph Martin Dawson, and Garrett succeeds acting director Dr. Robert T. Miller.
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Waco
Robert T. Miller
Baylor
Garrett
James Leo Garrett
Dear Ann And Letter From Pete And Young Reader
A collage of Ann Landers style advise letters. Pete urges action on a husband with hygiene issues and a wife writes about leaving home at 18 for independence. A parent child conflict note follows with guidance on growing up, finances, and a suggested booklet purchase.
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Low
California
Pete
Dearh
Dinst
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