Dear Abby on marriage and dangerous toys concerns
A reader describes an abusive marriage and asks about the impact on children. Abby advises staying for the kids and continuing psychiatric help, noting the husband’s behavior is damaging and a sane parent is needed. The second letter laments toy weapons sold to children and asks Abby to address related injuries and accidents.
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Albigai
van Boren
Abby
Banker Types Taking to Heels
A New York AP report notes high heeled shoes gain appeal beyond young buyers with 60 percent of Verde Shoes sales in higher heels. Directors say conservative bankers seek boots with elevated heels as spring ads target older fashion mindful crowds.
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Vatican paper links equal rights to prostitution
L'Osservatore Della Domenica argues progress toward gender equality could become prostitution if rights are pushed too far. The piece critiques a reader's mock suggestion that wives be paid on a sliding scale and treats marriage as a spiritual bond rather than a business transaction.
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Vatican City
Podell
Maria Luisa Cubedda
Brooklyn
Sue
L’osservalore Della Domenica
Agazzine
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