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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1983
Page
14
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A shopper perceives malls as sinister mazes built to trap visitors. The author cites planners studying suburbia, a vast proliferation of centers, endless cars, and "drones" inside. The piece ends with a confrontational note on consumer culture and control.
A NY reader asks about a 77 year old husband who died in Poland and faced $7500 to fly his body home or $300 to bury there. Abby notes air shipping is weight and distance based and charges should not reach that high. Another reader regrets census exaggeration and Abby says to skip it and offers contact tips.
Dear reader notes the link between extreme cleaning and coping with unresolved emotions. Experts suggest obsession may reflect early pressures and attempts to meet perfection, advising conversation and professional help if needed. The column also discusses how hair length and appearance influence job prospects, noting blondes often seen as kinder while long hair may signal independence or rebellion.
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