Bathless Bathrobes and Wills Stir Family Rows
Dear Readers: a letter discusses a husband who refuses baths and a friend with eccentric habits while a wife questions her duty to please him. Ann suggests avoiding the irritable spouse and enjoying友 company, not imposing the problematic guest. A second letter asks about cremation-like donations to medical schools and receives reassurance that parents may decide their remains without children’s consent.
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Lottie
Heatthcliff
Ann
Heathcliff
Ann Landers
Helgoland Surrendered to Britain and Returned to Germany
The North Sea island of Helgoland was surrendered to Great Britain in 1945, demilitarized in 1947, and restored to West Germany in 1952 as part of postwar arrangements.
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North Sea
Helgoland
Great Britain
West Germany
Early contact lenses shift from glass to plastic
The article notes that contact lenses for the eyeball were originally glass. After 1938 plastic lenses entered regular use, marking a technological transition in ophthalmic devices.
Men Seek Pampering at Beauty Salons For Relaxation
Ruth Millett observes men visiting barber and beauty salons for grooming and comfort. The piece notes the appeal of reclining under a shampoo, styling attention, and hair spray while suggesting men deserve similar indulgence as women.
Cockney Boundaries Defined by Bow Bells Rule
Britannica states Cockney refers to people born within sound of St Mary le Bow bells London. The definition hinges on birthplace rather than residence or culture.
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St. Mary le Bow
London
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Vergennes Homemakers Hold Christmas Dinner at Bethel Church
The Vergennes Extension Unit hosted a Christmas dinner and gift exchange at Bethel Church. The group will meet again January 19 at the home of Mrs. R. V. Blacklock.
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Vergennes
Vergennes Homemakers Extension Unit
Bethel Church
R. V. Blacklock
Early Metals Smelting Origins Remain Unknown
Fragmentary notes question who first developed metal smelting. The text outlines ancient practices without identifying a specific inventor or culture, noting wide historical ambiguity and competing theories.
Christmas Tree Fudge and Brownie Gems Recipes
Foolproof quick Christmas tree fudge recipe with decorations and options. Includes Brownie Gems and Scotch Fudge with steps, portions, and chilling directions for gifts and treats.
Guide to selecting the right of 300 tests by a Columbia professor
Columbia University psychology professor Dr. Matthew B. Miles develops a comprehensive manual listing about 300 tests used by teachers psychologists counselors and others to measure human behavior. The guide helps match terms like Machiavellianism to suitable assessments. The article notes 8,000 of 25,300 nighttime traffic fatalities in 1964 were attributed to dark streets and highways.
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Columbia University
Matthew B. Miles
Teachers College
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