Dear Abby Readers Share Life Dramas and Dilemmas
A selection of Dear Abby questions shows marital strain, including a husband demanding freedom with no questions asked, a wife advised to end the marriage, and a similar note on honest communication. A teacher in Southbridge seeks help setting boundaries on smoking since it harms her health and voice.
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VA Defends Conditions In Hospitals
The Veterans Administration rejected a House staff report alleging poor care in its 168 hospitals. VA Administrator Donald E. Johnson faulted the timing and said headlines overstated deterioration, calling the stories nonsense and defending hospital conditions.
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Barbi eri seeks tango jazz fusion with South American flair
New York musician Gato Barbieri says film fame from Last Tango in Paris leaves him emotionally flat while he awaits his recording company's moves. He plans to return to Argentina to form a tango jazz group, revive old tangos, and record in Buenos Aires to widen South American tango to the world.
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Photo Evidence Boosts Mars Life Possibility
Dr. Carl Sagan credits Mariner 9 photos with suggesting recent running water on Mars. He notes sinuous channels and tributaries across long distances, saying this enhances chances of life and Viking lander biology tests. Temperature extremes do not rule out life, as ancient frozen organisms may persist.
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