Reformed Pugilist Letters on Ann Landers Tone
A reader submits a quirky exchange about an ex-boxer who punched others, seeking guidance from Ann Landers. The column explores guilt, boundaries, and finances, with responses urging restraint, acknowledging the habit as unconscious, and advising on a daughter’s wedding costs versus a spouse’s funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Dudge
Reanother City
Plevin
Ellen
Ann
Reformed Pugilist
Piegon
Jacoby On-Bridge Good Play At Tourney By Oswald Jacoby
Oswald Jacoby recalls a Columbia South Carolina tournament where John Myers of Columbia produced perhaps the best hand of the event. Myers defended a four clubs contract with precision, reading East’s pressure, discarding a card, and using dummy to win with the ace and later ruffs to prevail.
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Oswald Jacoby
Columbia
South Carolina
John Myers
West
East
John
Dummy
Singleton
Jjohn
Return
Jed
Family budget advice splits on who manages money
Letter from Mary Feeley analyzes how couples divide money duties in households. Readers discuss whether wives or husbands handle income, bills, and purchases, with a focus on balance, communication, and avoiding conflict. Notes from a community program in Carbondale and local events accompany the discussion.
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Mary Feeley
Money Management
Orkshop
Land Murphysboro
PTA
University Center
Lincoln School
Caroondale
Cou
Plcs
World Clothing Fund
Linda Fulks
Campus Chest clothing and book drive at SIU
The Campus Chest at Southern Illinois University will run a clothing and book drive from 8 am to 5 pm Saturday for unfortunate students overseas. Carbondale residents may donate by calling 453-2002 anytime Saturday. A Campus Chest worker will pick up donations.
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Southern Ilinois University
Carbondale
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Ann.Landers
Mary Ann Ryeker
Milton Weber
St. John's Lutheran’ Church
Roma
Sylvester
Keuker
Evansville
Edwin ‘Weber
Red Bud
E. Market
Maybell Richell
Jacoby On-Bridge
Vatiotes
West East
Paqtos
Ross Store
Murphysboro
Jae Bright
Dacrons
Jonathan Logan
Forever Young
Sue Brett
Leslie Fay
Kay Windsor
Mary ‘Wrimes
John Longergan
Ruth Huntley
Wiliam L. Myers
V. J. Frazier
L. R. Holloway
Frazier
A. J. Petrazio
Kenneth Richey
Johnston City
A.e
Satellite Beach
Fla
Richard Norris
Jane
PTA Leaders Conference
KimBall
Illinois
Southern Illinois
Sysgany
Music Center
Mardale
Carbondale, Ill
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