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Akron Beacon Journal The Child Behind The Wheel Is Riding Very Dangerously im Opinion News "p2Q a You told the young woman to accept the fact that her fiance was an immature Casanova, trying to prove himself and to forget it. You then suggested that she seek counseling if necessary to cet it out of her system. I'm wondering, Ann, whether you would have given the same advice to a young man whowrote to say his bride-to-be had con- Kenneth Nichols Akron To Britain To traditionally enjoyed in our phony puritanical society, but I do believe that women should stand up and voice their disgust with men who behave like alley cats or dogs on the street. I am for a SINGLE standard and it had better be a high one or there will be no standards at all for anyone. Are you ready to eat your words, Ann Landers? Plain Spoken.

Dear P.S.: Gulp, gulp. DEAR ANN: I've been engaged to Jim for nearly a year. He received an invitation to a wedding and the reception following the ceremony. The invitation was addressed to him only. I received no invitation.

The groom is a very close friend of Jim's and knows we are engaged. Should Jim go alone, not go at all, or call his friend and ask if he can bring me? Other couples were invited. Feelings Hurt Dear Hurt: Considering some of the experiences I've had with, the U.S. mails, I would not be at all surprised if your invitation was stuck in a chute somewhere. Jim should phone his friend and let him know you received no invitation and it must have gone astray.

If by chance you were not invited, it's up to Jim to decide what he wants to do. Don't attempt to influence him one way or the other. DEAR ANN: I saw it again today and I promised myself I would not close my eyes tonight until I wrote this letter. What did I see? A man driving down the highway with a small child on his lapMay I address my remarks to all fathers, uncles or friends who think they are giving the kid a big thrill by "letting him drive." Here is my message: Dear Maniac: The next time you inch by a couple of mangled pieces of steel that once were automobiles, just imagine what would have happened to that child on your lap if you two had been in one of those cars. Sign me I Love Children.

Dear Friend: Thank you for a brief but mighty message. And now I'd like to tell my readers that there are some new, cleverly-designed car seats for young children who are too small for safety belts. Please check with your auto supply dealer today, folks. It could mean the difference between life and death to some precious child-. DEAR ANN: A girl recently wrote that her fiance had decided to "clear the air and tell all." He confessed he had slept with about 40 girls before they met.

She was shocked and dismayed by his confession and said, "I don't know if I should marry this man. Will I be forever haunted by' those 40 faceless women?" AT CITY HOSPITAL, they are telling the story about the young mother who was back in her room after giving birth to her first child. The woman in the other bed was just finishing supper after having given birth to her 11th child a few hours earlier. The first woman could hardly wait to talk about her experience. "What did you have?" she asked her roommate.

"Spaghetti and meatballs," the older woman replied. WAKR IS PERHAPS the most identifiable i name to Akron area radio listeners and yet, a year ago, it changed its FM name to WAEZ. People asked "Why?" at the time, and figured it was a dumb move that would cost the radio station both advertising revenue and total listeners. Here's an annual mini-report: WAEZ has more listeners and more ads than WAKR-AM ever had, according to Alfred G. Grosby, vice president of Group One Broadcasting which owns the station.

"Our only regret is that we didn't change the name years sooner," he said. The reason for the name change, Grosby said, was to give the station its own identity, Mickey Porter's tipoff 1 fcjVj fe Jfgf 11. Babies No Big Deal Ann Landers fessed to sleeping with about 40 men before they met? Or would you have said, "Drop that cheap little slut. She will be nothing but For too long women have been expected to be virgin brides, but men, well "boys will be boys." It's time we acknowledged the fact' that male promiscuity is just as disgusting and cheapening as female promiscuity and I wish you had said so. I am not suggesting women be allowed the same sexual freedom that men have so it wouldn't feel like poor relation to WAKR-AM.

As to how the call letters WAEZ were chosen, Grosby said, "We were looking for something people could remember and we Grosby Rowland wanted EZ in the name, for easy listening. It could have been WEZA, WBEZ, anything, so we had a computer print out of the available call letters (there are 8,000 in use in the U. and WAEZ just jumped out at us." WAEZ now plays 15-minute blocks of uninterrupted music 75 pet. standards, the rest In a recent study, peptic ulcers were found at least two times more often in male smokers and one and a half times more often in female smokers than in nonsmokers. But the investigators found that moderate coffee and alcohol consumption were unrelated to ulcers.

Of the doctors surveyed, 97 pet. said they, recommended that ulcer patients abstain from alcohol; 94 pet. disallowed coffee, and only pet. thought smoking was unwise. So you see, Mrs.

why there is still a difference of opinion about what to allow a patient to have or not have. jfekMSnMll few After Are LOVE STORY: This is a warm snippet from the life of an Akron airman who served overseas and brought home an English bride. It deals with their turn about of '73 when he rer tired and they went to England to live. The move was unexpected in a way because his name is one steeped in the history of his native place Buchtel, the same as that of a college, an avenue, a high school. Wayne Buchtel, a carpenter in civilian life, is a distant relative of John Li.i n.

Dutniei. Mrs. Wayne Buchtel His wife is Mary. She is or was associated with greats of another sort. Before her marriage, she was a secretary for the studios turning out the films of Rex Harrison and Richard Burton.

UNTIL moving time, Mary Buchtel worked here as a secretary at Akron Public Library. Both she and Wayne were starry-eyed about living in England. They had found a dream cottage on the picturesque Isle of Wight, a perfect setting for a Greer Garson movie. So it was a surprise almost a shock when the Buchtels came walking into the library the Today In History TODAY is the 225th day of 1974 with 140 days to follow ON THIS DATE in 1521, Spanish conqureror Hernando Cortez captured Mexico City from the Aztec Indians. IN 1848, the American flag was first raised in Los Ange-; it's.

IN 1898, during lhe Spanish-American War, Spain surren- dered the Philippine city of Manila to the United States. IN 1930, a new aviation sueed record was established when Capt. Frank Hawks flew Hitchcock i from Los Angeles to New York in 12 hours, 25 minutes. IN 1961, East Germany sealed off the border between East and West Berlin by closing the Brandenburg Gate. TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS Cuba's Fidel Castro is 49 years old.

Movie director Alfred Hitchcock is 75. THOUGHT FOR TODAY Anger is momentary madness. So control your passion or it will control you. Horace, Roman poet and satirist 65-8 BC. res Entertainment Tuesday, August 13, 1974 other day.

Everyone knew they hadn't come all the way back Just to borrow a book. They had a story, a typical, droll English story. We recall one of those that was made into a humorous sketch that used to come around every year or so in vaudeville at the Keith-Albee Palace. In that stage bit, an American walked into, a quiet English ice cream place and asked the clerk for "a chocolate sundae." He was told "We do not serve a chocolate sundae, The American pleads-to no avail. More conversation.

Then the Englishman mentions a superior concoction called a Buckingham. "What is it?" asks the Yank, wearily. "It is," the other said, "a dish of vanilla ice cream, covered with chocolate syrup and crushed nuts." The American shrieked, "That's it. I'll take it, I'll take it." But the clerk was removing his apron. "I'm terribly sorry, sir," he said, "but it is closing time." THE BUCHTELS, as they explained, dearly loved their cottage.

But Wayne and the weather were almost instant enemies. On the Isle of Wight it js misty and moist-not the sort of climate for a man with arthritis. And Wayne is such a man. "Get to a warm, dry climate," the doctor said. Mary looked at Wayne and her glance seemed to say "Arizona." They sat down with heavy hearts, made out a list of the furniture and priced each piece.

Then Mary set out to see a solicitor and put up the house and its contents for sale. How much should they ask for the house? As she walked along, Mary noticed an elderly couple ahead of her sort of wandering about as- though lost. She is a good sort, Mary is. She asked if they wanted help. "We're looking for a place," the man said, "where we can get a cup of tea." Mary smiled.

"I could use a cup of tea myself. My house is just around the corner. Please join me." They demurred but Mary insisted. Wayne was working in the rose garden. "That's what my husband loves to do," the woman said.

They went inside. And the couple stood as though transfixed. "THIS is what we've always wanted," the woman said. "The house, the furnishings; everything is perfect. We've looked all over the Isle of Wight for just such a place." Mary laughed and told them how she had been on her way to put the house up for sale when they met.

"We'll take it," the couple said. "But I haven't even decided on a price," Mai'y protested. "We'll take it at any price," they told her. Mary told them to, drink their tea and wait 10 days. They might change their minds.

But they were back next morning. They had instructed their solicitor to buy the house-leaving the price up to the Buchtels. So Mary and Wayne are in town now on their way to Arizona, an interesting place to be sure but missing the magic of, well, a Buckingham sundae. "I received a letter from Bryan's parents on Monday morning," Peggy remembered. "They were in Connecticut.

I called them, they came in and signed a contract at 3 and he went on an audition at 3. He got the job and he's been working ever since." Peggy's file of clients is vast. "The parents are so grateful they send me cakes, pies, presents of all kinds." What happens to these wealthy young folks? Bryan Utman is available to do movies, or stage shows. "Maybe when I get older I will become Peggy's partner," says Bryan, "booking kids for TV commercials." Hp LM Dr. Steincrohn Doctors Differ About Ulcers Earl Wilson pop the idea, according to Grosby, being "No surprises.

You won't be punched in the mouth with Tchaikovsky, Charley Pride or 'Pink Floyd." IRONY, THY NAME IS In its newsletter, the local National for Women headlines its short subjects "Hot Flashes." It also has a "Herstory" section which used to be called "History." IF YOU READ it in the New York Times, it is supposed to be gospel, or so say the many Akronites who trek to Balaun's for their daily copy of that heavy gray tome. Anyhow, a recent issue of that fine paper had this gem: "Sen. Robert Dole, says that security surrounding Vice President Humphrey should be increased" That wasn't the typo of the week, however. Honors there go hands down to the San Fracs-co Chronicle, which stated, "Mr. Nixon, wearing a bright red dress with a double strand of pearls, bounced happily up and down and blew kisses." i GOV'T GOBBLEDYGOOK: Jasper M.

Row-, land, eagle-eyed head of the Better Business Bureau of Akron, sends alorig a prime example of how the consumer can be confused by his very own State of Ohio. From its Automobile Amendatory Endorsement, Rowland underlines a single sentence containing 149 words and only five punctuation marks and asks, "Could anyone explain this provision to someone whom it affects?" :3 Well, I can't; can you? Headlined "Termination Provisions" the sentence reads: "Any provision of this policy relating to its termination which fails to comply with any statutory provision of the state in which this policy is delivered or issued' for delivery which specifically, by definition or as otherwise prescribed by such statute, applies with respect to the termination of this automobile insurance policy is hereby amended to comply with such statutory provision would otherwise apply but which is more favorable to the named insured than required by such statutory provision shall continue to apply as stated in this policy; provided that with respect to any written notice or other communication pertaining to such termination' and required by such statute (1) the mailing of such notice or communication shall be sufficient proof thereof, and (2) delivery thereof ther by the named insured or by the company shall be equivalent to mailing." I doubt there's an attorney in town who could make sense out of that mishmash. ing with only 18 men out of an initial fleet of five ships and 265 men.) THAT "COFFEE BEAN" is a misnomer, and it's not a member of the bean family at all. THAT' THE BEAVER has. to keep busy or his mouth would clamp shut and he'd' die of starvation.

His incisor teeth keep on growing' in a curve and he constantly needs material-to gnaw on to keep them short. (So much for the vaunted "industry" of the beaver.) THAT THE ORIGINAL "Dixie land" was not in the South at all, but a farm on Manhattan Island, N. owned by John Dixie. THAT GARLIC, onions and asparagus are all members in good standing of the lovely lily family of flora. THAT THE PLANET Uranus had for a time the improbable name of "Herschel," after its discoverer, Sir William Herschel (who himself-tried to name it "Georgium Sidus" George's Star" after the mad King George III of England.) THAT A NEWBORN baby has about 40 pet.

more bones than an adult. (And that a grasshopper has about 100 more muscles than a man.) THAT KING LOUS XIV of France reigned so long 72 years that he was succeeded on the throne by his great-grandson. THAT BATS don't suck blood from hurtgins or from other animals. Telegenic Kids Strike It Rich Sydney Harris Things A Man Learns DEAR DR. STEINCROHN: My husband has a duodenal ulcer.

Although he has had indigestion for quite a few years, he didn't know he had one until X-rays were taken last year. But since then we've both been in a quandary. The reason is this: The three doctors he has been to for treatment seem to disagree. So he's all mixed up about what to do. One says U's all right for him to smoke as long as he doesn't overdo it.

But he says be sure not to take coffee. Another says throw your pack of cigarets into the wastebasket. Tobacco is murder for ulcers. But it's all right to take a highball before dinner. Is it any wonder my husband is like a mouse on a treadmill? He really doesn't know whether or not he is getting anywhere in treating his ulcer.

What do you recommend? Mrs.Z. Comment: The first important step he can take in managing his ulcer is to find a doctor who specializes in gastro-intestinal diseases. (A stomach specialist.) This means forgetting all the advice he has had in the past and a determination to follow his new doctor's directions. It's true that doctors differ in their handling of the ulcer problem. Each relies on his own experience and what has benefitted most patients.

Admittedly, cigarets are not good for ulcers. But we don't know surely that an occasional cup of coffee or highball is bad for "certain' individuals. washer with parts available only behind the Iron Curtain A dress that could be worn and used to dust the piano at the same time A pair of boots with a hole in the sole All were goodies that we fought over like feeding time at the I guess nothing generated more excitement than when one member of the family bought something new. I recall when my Aunt Louise bought a new chair, everyone moved up a chair. Her daughter inherited her old chair that had survived three cats in diapers.

With the cat chair, her chair with the faded slipcover went to my mother. Mother's chair i Erma Bombeck hMJ Nothing Is Ever Thrown Away NEW YORK When Peggy Bramson's husband, Broadway agent 5am Bramson, died about 10 years ago, she grieved for a couple of years, and then since she'd be a good agent herself, it occurred to her that she might get jobs for attractive children doing TV commercials. Peggy asked me to mention in my column that she was looking for kids to handle. "Meet Bryan Utman," she said the other day at lunch at "He's 17 and has done 22 commercials. He has six commercials run-ning now.

I sent him checks yesterday. for several thousand dollars. I got him through you." "Me?" He was one of the telegenic kids whose picture I sent her. BRYAN HAD JUST done a window-cleaner commercial taking two days in Ridgefield, Conn. "On one commercial they downgraded him," Peggy explained.

"He was supposed to talk but didn't, but they didn't tell me. They have to pay him anyway. He gets another Bryan has had a fascinating life viewed from the commercials he's done. One for an insurance company concerned drug addiction. "His mother's calling him for dinner and he's giving himself a shot.

We used a plastic arm. It was so realistic that my sister had nightmares from watching it." The life of a kid TV commercialist is short. "The best age is from 4 to 10," Peggy Bramson said. "Would you believe, it's not legal for them to work till they're 3 months old? They have to have a Social Security number starting then." Peggy admitted she is out of kids and needs more kids for her business. There's wealth in it.

BRYAN UTMAN explained: "I have to rer member all the thjngs that are deducting I don't ride buses, for example. I have to take cabs. My education, now, going to Professional Children's School, that's not deductible." LITTLE THINGS I learned while looking up bigger things: That the name "heroin" was originally a trademark: THAT MAGELLAN didn't sail around the world he was killed by natives in the Philippines. (One of his ships did, however, return- with the grease stains from Dad's hair dressing went to, my sister. Her chair with the spring that came through the cushions came to me and my chair with the rip in the cording went to my cousin, Virginia.

Her chair Well, all in all, 15 people played the game of musical chairs. The handing down of clothes was probably worse. Wearing a discarded dress out was like going to a Hollywood wedding. If was risky to make any comment as everyone at one time or another had had custody of the dress. THE OTHER DAY, I collected a large pile of stuff in the "I think the economy is worse in this country than it has ever been before," I said to my husband.

"What makes you say that?" "Look at the quality of this junk," I said picking up a Nehru jacket. "This stuff looks familiar," he said. "It should," I sighed. "It's EXACTLY the same pile of junk I offered 10 years ago and now it has all come back full cycle. I don't know what the world is coming to." THE WAY everyone talks about recycling, you'd think it was something new.

Big deal. Our family has been doing it for years. We never throw anything away Clothes, furniture, appliances, toys, canning jars, maternity clothes Cars We just call up the family and say: "I'm weeding out my treasures so if you want to look through before I give, them the pitch" And before you can hang up, there are 30 cars in the driveway. More junk has been reprieved from the jaws of Goodwill and Salvation Army than anyone wants to admit. WHEN I WAS first married, it wasn't, unusual for me to drop the phone and head for the car shouting: "Pat is getting rid of her hot water heater." My husband said I clocked more hours in a U-Haul than I did in my marriage bed.

There wasn't anything too tacky to be used again. A maternity dress with a knot in the drawstring A sleeping bag without a zipper A freezer that heated up A.