Erma Bombeck weighs American models against foreign imports
In a humorous column Erma Bombeck argues American women face competition from international sex symbols shaping public desire. She notes how stars like Sophia Loren and Brigitte Bardot sparked demand, then praises U.S. actresses who imitate foreign looks to stay competitive.
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America
Mona Freemans
Baltimore
Great Britain
Elizabeth Taylor
Julie Christie
India
Liv Ullman
Japan
Jacqueline Bisset
England
Catherine Deneuve
France
Ann-Margaret
Signe Hasso
Ingrid Bergman
Anita Ekberg
Britt Ekland
Upper
New York State
Teresa Brewer
Ruth Buzzi
Westerly
R.I
Angie Dickinson
Loni Anderson
Farrah Fawcett
Racquel Welch
Bo Derek
Rula Lenska
Many Gifts and Unordered Items Spark Christmas Dilemmas
Abigail Van Buren advises against legally binding on unsolicited gifts and suggests giving to charity while removing names from mailing lists. She also shares a child’s heartfelt Santa letter about a mother’s smoking and urges understanding and support rather than scorn. A wedding booklet offer follows with mailing details.
Self-Defense Classes Grow As Local Women Seek Safety
Local residents respond to increasing reports of attacks by joining self-defense and defensive living courses led by John F. Luther. He outlines home and street safety tips including strong locks, peep holes, lighting, cautious door responses, and staying with companions when possible.
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Wonder Woman
Augusta
John F. Luther
Aiken County
H. Odell Weeks Center
Luther
Aiken Recreation
Ginny Southworth
Self defense tips for pedestrians and drivers urged
Aiken County readers are advised to stay safe with face to face confrontation preferred, note license plates of suspicious cars, scream fire to attract attention, and avoid going home if followed. Drivers are told to lock doors, stay on main roads, check back seat, keep cars maintained, and drive to a police station if followed or forced off the road.
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Luther
End Year With Ornamental Plant
Aiken County extension agent Terry Mathis advises planting ornamentals at the start of winter to establish roots before warm weather. Soil testing is recommended, with guidance available at the County Agent's Office in the Aiken County Courthouse or the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce.
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Aiken
Terry Mathis
Aiken County
Park Avenue
North Augusta
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Erma
By Erma Bombeck
Abigail van Buren
Joneses
Salvation Army
Santa
Tommy
Mommy
Lasky Drive
Beverly Hills
Calif
Fleetwood Finishing School
Ms. Fleetwood
Georgia
South Carolina
Jan Fleetwood
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