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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1979

Page

16

Dear Abby Readers Weigh In on a Distant Son

A reader asks how to reach or cope with an eldest son who has become distant and selfish after leaving college seven years ago. Abby answers that change may be possible but not guaranteed and suggests prayer as a potential catalyst.

Abby Allen

Sign reads 'Try me, I'm metric' at Ballston Spa station

In Ballston Spa New York Robert Doheney converted a Mobil station pumps to metric readings charging 27.1 cents per liter about a little over a quart and posts a per gallon price of $1.02 6. The move was prompted by high gas prices and half gallon pricing confusion and has drawn mixed reactions from customers and authorities.

Ballston Spa N.Y Mobil Saratoga County Robert Doheney Deheney Doheney

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