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Southern Illinoisan in Carbondale, Illinois

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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1978

Page

23

Dear Ann Landers on a 16th birthday date gift shock

A reader from Wentworth, Ontario objects to parents offering to hire a date for their 16 year old daughter as a birthday gift. The letter argues such a plan is demeaning and urges the father to refuse, labeling any gigolo proposal as unacceptable. The column then shifts to praise for Ann Landers on endorsing anti drinking cautions, noting the harms of alcohol beyond visible signs.

Ann Wentworth Ontario

Ann Landers on Looks and Drinking

The letter column discusses Ann Landers noting that some women worry about complexion eyes and figure more than liver and that booze ages and adds weight. A reader urges identifying callers and Casper replies that people deserve to know who they are speaking to, except perhaps a mother.

Ann Landers Carry Nation C.N Casper

King Tut exhibit special narrated by Orson Welles

Welles announces a King Tut program at 7:00 PM about ancient Egyptian treasures from the King Tut exhibit. The schedule lists CBS and ABC lineups with comedies, games, and news surrounding antiques and special Olympics coverage.

Gomer Pyle CBS News Orson Welles

Notrump Bridge Duel Sparks Cavendish Play

Bridge notes detail Oswald Jacoby and Alan Sontag bidding six notrumps in the Cavendish, with two notrump rebids forcing and holding 19 to 20 points. The article contrasts results at seven notrump and seven clubs, noting only two pairs reached seven and four stayed at game, highlighting bidding theory and match outcomes.

Oswald Jacoby Alan Sontag Enterprise Assn Jacoby Pettis

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