Cross-addiction and Betty Ford reveal private struggle
A reporter details Betty Ford's distress during a TV narration of the Nutcracker, noting a possible overdose of medication. Five months later she enters hospital to confront pills and alcohol, highlighting cross-addiction faced by many American women. A counselor counsels a worried son about his mother's addiction, with personal data obscured.
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Callers confront a mother’s possible drug and alcohol trouble
A troubled caller details concern for his mother’s three year behavioral changes, possible Valium use, and alcohol mixing. The counselor urges caution, notes denial, and suggests discreetly probing while acknowledging limits of help. The column closes with a note on early refrigerator history and a Texas A&M family resource specialist.
Willie Nelson Picnic Date Changes To Sunday July 2
Promoters for the Texas World Music Festival move the Willie Nelson Picnic from July 3 to July 2 at Cotton Bowl gates open noon show at 2 p.m. Nelson and lineup including Kris Kristofferson Rita Collidge Waylon Jennings Jessi Colter Emmylou Harris Daniel Band Ray Hubbard and Billy Swan. Tickets $12.50 in advance $15 at door Rainbow outlets. previously bought July 3 tickets honored July 2. Call 800-392-3794 for details.
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Golfers Teed Off by Park Revelers in Piedmont Park
In Atlanta at Piedmont Park public course golfers face harassment from a regular group of youths who drink wine and beer on the fairways. Assistant pro Carl Seldon says players must move elsewhere while a mounted officer notes months of removals. A female golfer reports being chased while trying to play through. Others describe blankets and taunting near the 4th hole disturbing concentration.
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Only Females Bite Mosquitoes Come With Warm Summer Days
Mosquitoes arrive with warm weather and a hum that signals itching bites. The female bites for a blood meal to nourish eggs, laying 50 to 200 per batch across several weeks, while males feed only on nectar. Control focuses on removing breeding sites, as mosquitoes can carry malaria yellow fever or sleeping sickness. Only a few species feed on humans, with attraction affected by scent carbon dioxide body heat and skin odor. Mosquitoes undergo egg larva pupa and adult stages. if female they bite.
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Briscoe weighs tax relief special session
Gov. Dolph Briscoe says he is seriously considering a special session for tax relief, but will decide next week. He met with House Speaker Bill Clayton and Lt. Gov. Bill Hobby and noted ongoing discussions on approaches to provide relief and cap future taxes and spending.
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