Santa can be frightening to tots
New York psychologist David Elkind warns that three and four year olds may fear Santa Claus more than other strangers. Parents should prepare children for the visit, choose reputable stores, avoid pressuring a lap sit, and comfort if fear arises. He notes most under five believe in Santa and should be allowed to enjoy fantasy.
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New York
UPI
Santa Claus
David Elkind
Santa
Saint Nick
Elkind
Avon man Fred sells cosmetics door to door in Maine
Fred Votoe, a shoe factory worker turned Avon salesman, recounts how he began selling door to door in central Maine. He faced skepticism from husbands and awkward moments modeling products but believes his experience proves equal rights in work and shows that a man can succeed in a traditionally female role.
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Richard Taffe Jr
Litchfield
Maine
UPI
Avon
Fred
Fred Votoe
Heid
Votce
Small cars stir concern for safety
A surge in small car popularity draws warnings from safety advocates about higher injury and fatality risk in crashes. Studies from Michigan and the Insurance Institute link lighter weight and more single vehicle accidents to greater harm, urging stronger crash protections and airbags while noting buyers should not be shunned.
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John D. Morris
N.Y. Times News
Washington
Detroit
Highway Research Institute of the
University of Michigan
Institute
United States
Insurance Institute For Highway Safety
Insurance Industry
Status Report
Highway Research Institute
James O’day
Insurance Institute
New York State Department of Motor Vehicles
William Haddon Jr
Haddon
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