Holiday Gift Dilemmas and Oddball Picks
A humorous holiday column lists gift ideas and pratfalls from a weary shopper. The narrator sweets on cosmetics at the department store, laments over his son’s extensive toy collection, and praises worm blowers sold by Cabeia’s for last minute gifts. He notes COs, Mother, and a reader tips about novelty catalogs with items like a colon model and Mr Grossmouth, while remaining steadfast about choosing the worm blower this season.
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Jolly Old St. Nick
the Seven Dwarfs
Las Vegas
Bethlehem
G.I. Joe Field
Wendy Klemick
Cabeia’s
Sidney
Neb
Cabela
Claire Martin
Health Edco Inc
America
Immigration law targets fraudulent marriages amid Sausalito wedding
INS hopes the Marriage Fraud Act curbs fake unions by imposing penalties up to 250000 dollars and five years in prison. A two year waiting period precedes permanent residency with conditional work permits during the interim. The law tightens visa rules and requires documented bona fide marriages and two INS meetings. Some experts warn loopholes may persist and honest couples could be affected.
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Reagan
U.S
INS
Bill McCollum
R-Fla
United States
Philippines
Washington
Repeating Sex Advice From a Dear Abby Column
A reader disputes advice to a 15 year old about sex and birth control. The column replies that lack of protection equates to using a partner, and emphasizes self control and consequences, urging the teen to discuss with her mother and consider pregnancy risks.
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Abby
Planned Parenthood
Dear Abby Advice Letters Spark Teen Health and Sympathy
Readers seek guidance on teen pregnancy prevention and sending sympathy notes. Columns discuss protection options, Planned Parenthood access, and a reader urging timely support for a grieving friend. The reply emphasizes sending sympathy promptly and provides contact details for Abby's teen booklet.
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