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Parents who indulge themselves 'in moderation' may have children who indulge themselves to excess.

Richard L. Evans

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Richard L. Evans
Age: 65 †
Born: 1906
Born: March 23
Died: 1971
Died: November 1
Radio Personality
Radio Producer
Writer
Salt Lake City
Utah
Richard Louis Evans
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Moderation
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