Dear Ann Landers: Guests should speak no evil of the evil they see
Dear Ann Landers, I visit my son's family each fall and confront a troubling scene involving my 20 year old grandson and a neighbor family. A mother's call about Kathy staying at Johnny's room leads to awkward disruption, and I wonder if I should warn my daughter about a girl sharing her son's bed. The letter ends with the reader endorsement of prudence.
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Kathy
Melow
Sacramento
Ann Landers Advice on Doctors and Family Strain
A reader group discusses the stresses on medical families. The letter mentions midnight calls, weekend emergencies, and families pressuring physicians to cure all and bill timely. The writer notes teaching is easier and hopes for early retirement, reflecting broad concerns from physicians spouses.
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Bear Ann Landers
Machaime
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Leo
Two Way Street Advice From Elderly Parents Letters
A letter from a young woman about elder care prompts blunt tips that split families. The author outlines rules for keeping elderly parents at a distance and self sufficient while urging adult children to call social services and avoid sharing finances. A senior citizen counters with advice to pursue independence and maintain contact despite friction.
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Buster
Protect skin when giving a home perm with petroleum jelly advice
Readers asked how to prevent skin damage during home permanents. Advice covers applying a light film of petroleum jelly around the hairline ears and elbows, plus tips on protecting skin during chemical treatments and handling sticky or wet fabrics.
Heloise hints on stubborn stopper and travel bag hack
A reader asks how to free a stuck stopper using salt alcohol and glycerine mix and notes a weekend travel tip. Another reader describes a clever clothing bag hack using a trash bag to cover garments in a car trunk, with contact details for Heloise.
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Oxnard
Woman's World listing deadline extended for Syracuse groups
The 28th edition of Woman's World, a Syracuse Central New York directory of women's organizations, will publish Oct. 20. Clubs must submit the 1985 form to be included with officers, addresses and phone numbers. Forms are available at Herald-Journal, Clinton Square, during business hours.
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Syracuse
New York
Lins
the Herald-Journal
Clinton Square
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