Talkative Woman Ties Her Tongue
Dear Abby offers advice on controlling talkativeness and finding a balance for a 73 year old woman who feels shunned for talking too much. She is urged to speak only when having something meaningful and to avoid interrupting others. The column also addresses concerns about a divorced sister leaving her 8 year old daughter alone after school. Abby cautions that an 8 year old is too young to be left unsupervised for three hours, and suggests a sitter or trusted neighbor. she warns of potential family conflict if reported to child services.
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Cissy
Child Services Department
Sis
Mother
L. M. Boyd column ponders words and time zones
In a column by L M Boyd readers meet quirks of language from girlish to womanly to the trickier three there are the time zones across Alaska and the Yukon a note on pre senatorial age and a reflection on famous horses and riders Pegasus and Bellerophon are recalled along with a line about mail to Weatherford Texas and a 1977 copyright mark.
Typographical Errors Stir Chicago Chronicle Editorial
In a reflection on errors and anxiety in journalism a Chicago editor laments typos amid vast daily word counts. The piece notes high newsroom stress, compares city politics with China under Mao, and comments on succession and power dynamics in Chicago and national life.
Court rules on condemned land and true market value
In a county condemnation case a suburban landowner argued for future subdivision value, but the court rejected speculative gains as basis for compensation. It held full market value must reflect realities, not pipe dreams, and warned against profiting from self-created losses. The piece notes related rulings and a public service feature on property valuation.
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Edwards
Takeout double replies on four hands with spade and heart options
Facing a takeout double by South after West North East South passes, consider four responses. 1) one spade. 2) two spades. 3) two not jump. 4) two hearts. Each choice reflects strength, potential game or slam, and guidance on cuebidding and jump raises to reveal values and steer partner toward the best contract.
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