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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1982
Page
13
Dear Ann Landers, a mother asks whether her husband can prevent young sons from visiting their incarcerated 20 year old brother. Ann argues visits teach family bonds, soften harsh realities, and allow the brother to remain part of the family, concluding that visiting is beneficial.
Dear P and H clash over babysitting duties with spouses opposing. Ann suggests talking to the husband to understand the reason and proposes a fair exchange if needed. Also warns readers to keep electrical cords away from pets after a puppy died from chewing a cord.
A Solvay licensed practical nurse who treats terminal cancer patients commits to quitting smoking on January 1 1983 for life. She cites a cancer patient’s remark on the futility of cancer and the danger of smoking as motivation and invites others to share public resolutions for a future Lifestyle feature in the Syracuse Herald American with deadline December 17.
Readers share practical household hacks including using weights instead of pins for pattern cutting citing patterns stay aligned. Different weights like rocks, diving gear, or shop items are discussed along with disused tools like scissors, a broom and dustpan, an antenna device, and a shower curtain to aid in kitchen and home tasks while preserving belongings and reducing waste.
Winter heating tips warn that thousands suffer stove and lighting burns yearly. ACSH advises fencing stoves, supervising children, avoiding gasoline or kerosene lighting, and notes wood burning as a potential air pollutant being addressed by new tech. Also includes stain cleanup tips and furniture burn care.
Quick home fixes include removing burn marks from furniture with camphor oil or walnut kernels and using brown polish on dark wood. For spills blot immediately, then sponge with cool water to prevent stains. If Christmas gift plants die, request Caring for Gift Plants from the New York State Flower Industries for free, with 20 cents postage.
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