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Frugal Holidays Confidence Amid South Suburban Joblessness
South suburban residents coping with December 1982 unemployment report pragmatic gift giving and budgeting. Betty and Rob cut back on toys and electronics replacing them with clothes, while Marylou and Tim prioritize needs and thrift. Karen and Gene tighten gifts and rely on sales, relatives, and planned costs, with retailers like Sears and K Mart noting focus on lower priced items and essential purchases.
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Myra Eder Guindon
Rob
Betty
Marylou
Tim
Karen
Gordon Jones
Chicago
Sears
Jones