Tell Daughter Who Her Real Father Is Debated
Dear Ann Landers responds to a reader who concealed paternity for years, advising against revealing the true father to the daughter to avoid hurting many people and suggesting sensitivity, given the potential harms to family reputations. The letter also includes reader-submitted concerns about smoking cigars and health risks with guidance from Mary A. Delsal.
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Ben
Wafe
Nashville
Ann Landers
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Claudia Schiffer
Danny DeVito
Agoms.org
Ann
Mary A. Delsal
D.D.S. Bene Br
Bolen Tiga
Ali licenses tie line for charity fashion drops
Muhammad Ali licenses Carpediem Co. to produce silk ties and cotton boxer shorts with busy colorful prints. A portion of sales goes to Parkinson's disease research and education. Items priced 30 to 35 dollars for ties and 20 dollars for shorts, available at Dillard's Kansas City or by phone.
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Muhammad Ali
Carpediem Co
Salt Lake City
Ali
Dillard’s
Kansas City
Bare legs trend sweeps fashion from New York to San Antonio
The fashion world embraces bare legs, with New York designers opening shows sans stockings and Vogue’s Anna Wintour praising the look as hip. The trend crosses ages and incomes, while critics warn of casual style and visible imperfections, from bruises to cellulite, sparking debate about legwear norms.
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Dybala
New York
San Antonio
Terific
Anna Wintour
Vogue
New York City
Fifth Avenue
CBS
Paula Zahn
United States
Sunny Norris
Menger Smart Shop
Norris
New York Times
Pucker-up Ralph Marlin Ties KISS Signatures Line
Ralph Marlin adds KISS Signatures to its music themed neckwear. The silk and microfiber tie features each band member signature and likeness. Retail price ranges from 20 to 30 dollars, available at specialty and department stores.
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Ralph Marlin
KISS
Dressy casual patterns and fabric tips from Eunice Farmer
Readers seek dressy casual outfits and anniversary appropriate styles. The column cites Emanuel Ungaro patterns Vogue 1934 jackets and varied fabric pairings with pants skirts or matching sets. Advice covers fabric selection, accessories, crepe satin contrasts, and care tips.
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Eunice Farmer
Cynthia A
Cynthia
Emanuel Ungaro
Vogue
Mabel
Claire C
Claire
Versatile cotton as timeless natural fiber choice
Nancy J. Thomas explains why cotton fabrics and yarns appeal across seasons. Cotton’s adaptability, comfort, washability, affordability, and durability stem from its natural, breathable fibers. The piece notes cotton’s suitability alone or mixed and hints at historical origins.
Cotton through the ages and a baby knitting pattern
An overview of cotton history from ancient Egypt to the United States and global producers, followed by a needlework pattern for a baby sweater. It covers plant growth, boll processing, fiber quality, mercerization, and practical knitting details including sizes, needles, and contact info for pattern orders.
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Egypt
China
India
South America
United States
Florida
Britain
New England States
America
New England
Chisay
Soviet Union
Pakistan
Brazil
Turkey
Elite
Perkins St
Lowell
Mass
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Universal Press Syndicate
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Tdee Secnet
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