Dear Abby Christmas Gift Idea Sparks Online Debate
The Dear Abby column addresses a relative proposing to swap Christmas gifts for checks, and readers react with humor and practicality. A Philly reader suggests sending a kiss instead. The page also covers a reader in Ohio asking about Blue Cross coverage for his brother-in-law’s wife and a humorous return-at-work anecdote.
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Abby
Bulletin Reader
Philly
General Motors
Ohio
Blue Cross
Aloha
Hanalei
Hawaii
Poll reveals most hated commercials in San Francisco
San Francisco Examiner television critic Bill Mandel conducts the first annual poll of most loved and hated ads. Tickle Deodorant tops the hate list followed by Pepto Bismol and Geritol ads. Readers name Florence Henderson for Wesson Oil and Tang as the worst TV personalities.
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San Francisco
San Francisco Examiner
Bill Mandel
Examiner
Geritol
Clorox
Charmin
Mr. Whipple
Morris
D. Aviance
Chevron
Florence Henderson
Wesson Oil
Tang
Margaux Hemingway
Babe
Poll ranks top TV ads stars including Cosby Garner Coburn
Mandel's readers name Bill Cosby for Jello Del Monte and Ford and James Coburn for Schlitz Beer along with James Garner, Mariette Hartley for Polaroid Ken Berry for Kinney Shoes Bubba Smith for Miller's Life and Sam Ervin for American Express Cards. Many readers sent long letters expressing strong feelings about favorites and unfavorites.
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Cy Iinét
Bill Cosby
Jéllo
del Monte
Ford
James Coburn
Schlitz Beer
James Garner
Mariette Hartley
Polaroid
Ken Berry
Kinney Shoes
Bubba Smith
Miller’s Life
Sam Ervin
American Express
Mandel
Hints from Heloise folding bed linens and tips
Heloise shares a system for folding fitted sheets using pocket corners, then folds sides neatly. Readers receive step by step guidance from folding to tucking, with practical tips for speedy and tidy laundry organization.
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Pasadena
Calif
Gerald Ford
L.A
Mie
Isen
Folger
Mother Tims
Howard Cosel
General Electric
Heloise
W. Emick
Mrs. Renehan
Tina Grafico
the Fashion Emporium
Panatella
Ua Ort Slims & Reg
Plains Park Center
Palar
Shion Jeans
Vya-Yo
MERS
Kennington
Levi & Kemmington
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