Pain killers war sparks heated ad clash in medicine
The People's Pharmacy notes a fierce marketing battle between aspirin and Tylenol rivals as doctors and journals debate safety and effectiveness. It cites ads claiming Tylenol is safer and aspirin offers broader benefits, while experts warn of liver risks from acetaminophen and digestive concerns from aspirin.
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Tylenol
McNeil Laboratories
Glenbrook Laboratories
Journal of the American Medical Association
Joe Graedon
Federal Trade Commission
People’s Pharmacy
Tension in holiday gatherings strains families says Purdue expert
Psychologist Dr. Swensen explains why holidays bring both anticipation and disappointment. Old patterns resurface as parents dominate or siblings drift apart, while unrealistic expectations fuel friction. A realist view helps reduce hurt by acknowledging realities and avoiding cover ups.
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Clifford Swensen
Purdue University
Swensen
Dad
Mom
Swensen Beleves
Special child enriches life despite energy strain
A mother of a child with Down syndrome shares that a special child can enrich life and that energy limits prevent having another child. She notes family support, their prochoice stance, and gratitude to Ann Landers for speaking up. Reader replies discuss perceptions of a daughter-in-law with a PhD and gender expectations.
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Ann Landers
N.N
Jerome
Heloise
Violet
Fitted sheets need extra corner fabric
Readers share practical home hints from Heloise columns. Frustration with snug sheets prompts advice to seek continuous elastic corners and even sew extra fabric into corners. Other tips cover cleaning chair arms, highchair grip, and snag-free dishwashing routines.
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Heloise
Frances J
Chris Allen
Jazz-it aerobics offered by YWCA at Clary Jr High
The YWCA invites participation in Jazz-it aerobics at Clary Junior High School on Amidon Road Syracuse. Classes begin January 11, 1982 and meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 7 30 to 8 p.m. The program aims to improve muscles heart lungs and blood vessels through dance and energy boosting activity. For more information call 445 2200.
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YWCA
Clary Jr. High School
Amidon Road
Syracuse
Cleaning a freezer during winter in Lincoln Nebraska
University of Nebraska extension specialist Kathleen Parrott advises winter cleaning of food freezers stored outdoors. For manual defrost and frost free units she prescribes unpacking, turning off, and opening the door 15 minutes. Clean with baking soda solution, rinse, dry, then reload and use fresh baking soda to deter odors.
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Lincoln
Neb
UPI
University of Nebraska Extension Service
Kathleen’ Parrott
Ms. Parrott
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