In 1949, 12 nations signed the North Atlantic Treaty, forming NATO.

40 YEARS AGO

The open line from Clinton High School to Central State University continued to feed outstanding football players into the Broncho system. Newest Red Tornado to sign with the Edmond school was Terry Fisher, quarterback and safety. On hand for his signing were CSU assistant coach Boone Copeland, left, and the player’s parents, Diane and William Fisher.

Will the insane shutdown ever end?

It seems weird to say, but Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., appears to believe Democrats have honored the memory of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by withholding the pay of Transportation Security Administration workers at the nation’s airports for more than six weeks.

Friend wants compensation for watching dog

DEAR HARRIETTE: My friend recently got a dog, but she and her family travel a lot, so they need to find care for the dog when they leave. I have been friends with her for more than 20 years and love animals, so I have been watching her dog.

DO JUST ONE THING

• One of the worst enemies of quality oils like olive, grapeseed and avocado is ultraviolet light. When the sun’s rays hit clear containers sitting on your kitchen counter, the oils inside can begin to deteriorate. When shopping, look for oils packaged in opaque or dark bottles instead. These containers block UV light and help keep oils fresher, longer. The bottles are still recyclable, but the darker glass helps protect the contents from light damage. And avoid storing oils near your stove, where the heat from cooking can speed up their breakdown.

Bad habit leads to embarrassing outcome

DEAR HARRIETTE: When I was younger, I developed a strange habit of picking at the back of my hair. I did it so much that my hair thinned almost completely on the back of my head.

Overwhelmed mom can’t take on duties

DEAR HARRIETTE: I was asked to be my friend’s maid of honor, and I said no. For context, I said no because I had a baby five months ago and I’m recovering and getting used to now having three young children. I have had little energy to do much of anything. The last thing I need to add to my plate is being heavily involved in a wedding. This friend and I have only known each other for a year. She doesn’t have many close friends, so I became her obvious choice. When she asked me, I tried to explain my situation and told her that while I would love to attend the wedding and support her, I didn’t feel like I could properly fulfill the responsibilities of being a maid of honor right now.

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