Dear Abby Advice on Marriage Biases and Handshake Etiquette
In letters from a 40 year old divorcee seeking a male partner to a search committee, Abby urges open-mindedness toward singles and cautions against prejudices. Other readers share anecdotes on handshakes and arthritis, and a Gambler’s Anonymous member credits the program with recovery and urges others to seek help.
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Minnesota judge ends alimony due to wife's same sex relationship
A Minnesota trial judge ruled that a wife’s sexual relationship with a woman justified terminating alimony payments under a 1972 agreement. The decision, not a precedent, drew comments from gay rights and divorced men groups who praised its unusual reasoning while noting economic need should drive alimony continuation. Judge Summers cautioned against overinterpreting the ruling.
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Saccharin deemed not a cancer risk by health group
The American Council on Science and Health reported no firm evidence linking saccharin to human cancer after reviewing 10 studies. The FDA had considered a ban in 1977 pending further research, with an 18 month delay set to expire in May. In other items, a divorce case discusses alimony termination linked to a change in circumstances and a lesbian relationship.
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Roswell Christian Women Host Luncheon At Country Club
Roswell Christian Women's Club schedules a noon luncheon at Roswell Country Club on Tuesday. Karen Porter from National Stonecraft Headquarters will speak. music by Mrs Toni McGregor. Betty K Flowers to present flower arranging demo. Cost four dollars twenty five cents. Reservations by Friday at 622 8216 or 622 9212. Nursery service at Bethel Baptist Church. All welcome.
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Betty K Flowers
Bethel Baptist Church
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