Dear Abby Readers Share Faults and Frustrations
A reader recounts a husband's suspected affair and the fallout from private detecting. Abby cautions that forgiveness may be scarce and emphasizes consequences for an unfaithful spouse. Other letters address leaving home at 18 and boundary setting with borrowers in a steady, firm tone.
Regional plan urged after New England red tide
A Massachusetts led regional plan proposes an eight member committee of scientists and public health experts to monitor shellfish for red tide and fund testing. The program would include 25 monitoring stations, continuous policing of contaminated sites, tighter outlet inspections, and a $25 000 a year full time director. Clam beds in New Hampshire remain closed due to toxins.
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Boston
New England
William J. Bicknell
Maine
Long Island Sound
Massachusetts
Portland man receives 315 credit cards in error
Gregg Chastain found 315 credit cards mailed to him by Standard Oil in Portland. The cards bore his name and numbers and were delivered in a small box after he returned from work. A company spokesman said such mix ups are handled in Concord, California, and he was unsure how it occurred.
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Bob
Abby
Portland
Ore
Standard Oil
Gregg Chastain
Chastain
Concord
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When to Say No in Life Says Boyle Notebook
New York AP column weighs common sense versus curiosity. It argues most times to back away and practice saying no to risky invitations and harebrained plans to protect safety and longevity.
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New York
Inflation, trade stamps, and Expo 70 world fair
The piece jokes about inflation and national product, noting smog and trading stamps while arguing that inflation benefits leaders and shoppers. It mentions Expo 70 in Osaka as Asia's first world fair and ends with a quip about money and abundance.
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Osaka
Japan
Asia
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