Heartsick in Texas and other readers seek Abby guidance
In a Dear Abby column, Heartsick in Texas asks whether to reveal her daughter's pregnancy and living arrangement with a boss involved in an affair, while a lawyer and others share age-privacy concerns and wedding regrets. Abby counsels not to reveal private details or shut the daughter out, urging restraint and family support.
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Abby
Ellen
Don
Texas
P.S
Sam
Court judge upholds act in maintenance orders ruling
Kamloops British Columbia court decision affirms enforcement of Supreme Court maintenance orders by lower courts. Judge Pat Bohm overturned provincial court ruling that limited jurisdiction. He notes potential conflicts in two act sections and cites prior Supreme Court and Hutcheon rulings.
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Pat Bohm
Terry Shupe
Supreme Court
Shupe
Henry Hutcheon
B C Tel offers two year contract for workers
The British Columbia Telephone Company proposed a two year settlement with a 15 percent raise for employees represented by the Telecommunication Workers Union. The plan calls for seven percent in 1980 and eight percent in 1981, aligning with regional settlements. Union president Bob Donnelly called the offer unrealistic and requested federal conciliation.
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Vancouver
British Columbia Telephone Company
Telecommunication Workers’ Union
B.C
Bob Donnelly
1980s will be rough on shoppers in Toronto groceries
A Toronto CP report notes grocers predict the 1980s will shrink the food dollar and urge shoppers to avoid waste. Hugh Gallagher of Food City warns people to buy only what they need and check receipts for cashier errors. Vasil Christoff of Loblaws promotes weekly specials and No Name products with bite size reductions on bakery items and late weekend produce markdowns.
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Toronto
Hugh Gallagher
Food City
Vasil Christoff
Loblaws
Christoff
How-To Faucet Worries and Coupons Save Money
A home fix guide suggests tightening the packing nut on faucets and replacing washers if leaks persist, with optional packing wick. Shoppers are advised to use discount coupons to stretch the shrinking food dollar and to shop completely across stores to curb total costs including car fuel and parking. Miracle Food Mart manager Russ Chilvers urges cutting duplication, noting wax paper and foil often serve multiple storage needs.
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Russ Chilvers
Miracle Food Mart
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