Yellow pages error and sewer tax questions drive letters
A small business owner complains that a yellow pages ad copied a competitor’s number caused a 40 to 50 percent drop in sales. Bruce advises negotiating remedy, extra ads, possible future free correction, and potential litigation. The second reader questions sewer taxes where septic works, and Bruce notes sewer lines are generally required. septic systems are temporary, and taxes may persist. Submit questions to Smart Money for future answers.
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Date Book Sept 25 1990 Today 1 the 266th day of 1990
On this date in 1990 the calendar marks the 266th day of the year and the third day of autumn. Today’s notable birthdays include William Faulkner Mark Rothko Red Smith Barbara Walters Juliet Prowse Michael Douglas Mark Hamill Heather Locklear and more. The moon phase sits between the Sept 19 new moon and Sept 27 first quarter.
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Mark Rothko
Red Smith
Barbara Walters
Juliet Prowse
Michael Douglas
Mark Hamall
Heather Locklear
Vichy Dakar Defenses Halt Allied West Africa Bid
World War II dispatches report Vichy French defenders at Dakar inflicting damage on the Allied invasion fleet and prompting Churchill to abandon plans to invade French West Africa. In Norway the German occupation apparatus ousts King Haakon and appoints Vidkun Quisling to lead a new government.
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Talking Heads and War Fears in Casual Conversation
A dialogue portrays Americans discussing looming conflict in the Middle East with detachment. They weigh Bush actions, air power versus ground fighting, risk of mass casualties, and the timing of hostilities, all while hoping sports seasons stay uninterrupted.
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National Enquirer
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Speech therapy may help a salivary spraying problem
A reader asks why saliva erupts when speaking and how to fix it. The adviser notes the issue relates to speech mechanics and suggests therapy or other methods to reduce droplet expulsion during talking.
Gott Seeks Help From Speech Therapist For Clear Articulation
The speaker suggests consulting a speech therapist to retrain articulation and reduce spraying talkers. If a physical mouth abnormality is suspected such as a weak tongue or trouble swallowing, the therapist can refer to medical specialists for evaluation and treatment.
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George Will
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Puzzle clues present a mix of across entries from pastry dishes to pod and broadway offerings. Names and abbreviations appear with hints like Ziegfeld and Mauna Loa style terms, implying a themed crossword with varied difficulty and wordplay across topics such as cooking, geography, animals, and music theater.
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