European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - December 5, 1993, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Sunday december 5,1393 faces no places the stars and stripes Page 17 to curb privacy from wire reports Britain a Princess of Wales declared that she is fed up with Quot overwhelming Quot Media intrusion into her life and will reduce her Public commitments to devote More time to her children. Diana 32, said Friday in London that she knew living in the Glare of publicity would be rough. Quot but i was not aware of How overwhelming that at Tention would become nor the extent to which it would affect both my Public duties and my personal life in a manner that has been hard to Bear a she said in an emotional speech. Diana a marriage to Prince Charles 12 years ago made her one of the worlds most famous women Pur sued everywhere by cameras and reporters. Transcripts of Telephone Calls allegedly made by the Princess have been published and paparazzi stalk her friends houses. Last month Diana filed a lawsuit after the sunday Mirror and daily Mirror published pictures taken by a hidden camera of her working out at a private gym. Charles who separated from Diana a year ago voiced a different complaint last week a since the Day i got married people have chosen to ignore the things i continue to do Day in and Day out.�?�. Diana said her decision to draw Back from the spot Light was supported by Queen Elizabeth ii and Prince Philip Quot who have always shown me kindness and  but she did not mention Charles. They will be free to divorce in a year. Quot Over the next few months i will be seeking a More suitable Way of combining a meaningful Public role with hopefully a More private life a Diana told a luncheon sponsored by headway a Charity involved with head injuries. Diana is Patron of 118 charities and has been particularly involved in supporting aids patients battered wives and a marriage counselling group. The Princess said she wanted to spend More time with her two. Boys William 11, and Harry 9. Schwarzenegger in Cuba Arnold Schwarzenegger thrilled republicans when he campaigned for president Bush. But his fan Appeal among conservative cuban exiles May be terminated now that he a met with Cuba s foreign minister. The actor arrived in Havana aboard a private Jet to attend a festival of new latin american films. He was accompanied by his wife television journalist Maria Diana the Princess of Wales accepts applause after announcing Friday at a London Charity luncheon that she will Cut her Public appearances dramatically. _. Shriver. A. The two met Friday with foreign minister Roberto Robaina according to reporters in Cuba. The substance of the meeting with the communist official was not disclosed. Schwarzenegger also indulged his fondness f6r cigars with a visit to the partagas tobacco factory where workers greeted him in the Street with chants of Quot Arnold Arnold a Abc peddles Letterman David Letterman no longer draws his paycheck from Abc but the network is still making Money off its former employee. A 10-year Deal for worldwide video and laser disc rights to late night with David Letterman has been reached Between Abc enterprises and goo times Home video the new York based video company said Friday. As part of the agreement goo times will Market videos trom among no cd a 11-year collection of letter Many slate night talk shows. Letterman defected to lbs last summer and now competes with no cd a Jay Leno and the tonight show. A release Date for the videos was not  sure toys for Charity of dear Abby As the Holiday season approaches May 1 speak Tor All of us who work at agencies that serve the needy we Are glad that people wish to donate gifts of toys and clothing a and 1 done to mean to be ungrateful a but 1 wish your readers would keep these suggestions in a if its too worn or stained or out of style for your child to Wear our kids wont want to Wear it either. Self esteem is As important for these children As it is for others. ,. U i a if a toy is broken or part of it is missing our children can to play with it either. You a be surprised at the number of people who simply empty the entire contents of a toy Box containing broken crayons and stray game pieces into a plastic bag and drop it off As a donation. A older children especially teen agers Are often overlooked this time of year. Agencies that Are swamped with gifts for younger children often have a hard time finding anything for older Brothers and Sisters. A some agencies appreciate gifts of Money so that they can fill a particular need or a special wish. Abby please let your readers know that donations Large and Small Are appreciated any time a not Only for Christmas. I am signing my name but please do not disclose it. Anonymity requested dear anonymity thank you for an excellent contribution to this column. Dear Abby with the holidays just around the Corner i recall that last year you printed a letter from a geriatric nurse who made some wonderful suggestions Tor what to give to people who live in nursing Homes. I have another suggestion for older people who Are not in the Best of health. My own grandmother was confined to a bed or wheelchair for several years and had difficulty communicating due to Parkinson a disease but a a Grams remained Alert and oriented and she retained her memory and sense of humor. Four years ago i too had difficulty deciding on a Christmas gift for he then i hit upon an idea that became a ritual during my visits to her in the nursing Home. First 1 would soak her hands in warm soapy water then clean trim and file her fingernails and finally dear Abby to beat the blues dear readers i have just read a Book that could be a great help to millions of people a if Only they knew about it. The Book is about depression written by a woman who suffered with this illness for a Long time and was unable to Cope with the everyday demands of living before she realized what was making her so miserable. Step by step the author leads depressed people to the realization that they arc not isolated they Are not hopeless and help is available if they would but seek it. The author Julia Thorne had a privileged upbringing and spent Ner Early years in Europe. She was married to a . Senator and has two teen age daughters. She writes a your families friends and business associates ignorant of the True nature of this illness Tell us Conie on try to be Happy. You have so much to be thankful for. Cheer  she continues Quot five months after my 36th birthday my mind ravaged by corroding voices my body Defeated by Bone rattling panic 1 sat on the Edge of my bed minutes from taking my life. For weeks i had silently planned my suicide. I believed 1 was a failure no longer Able to pretend that i was of any use to my husband or. Idri a my children. I was tired. I needed to lie Down curl up go to sleep and never Wake up again. Once i was gone my family and friends would be relieved of the Burden of my . I Felt so  t what she did not know was that she was not alone an estimated 21 million americans experience some form of depression each year. Depressed people Are especially vulnerable around Holiday time. They have a tendency to spend More than they can afford on gifts. It Ives them a lift. They should be aware that when the ills come due if there is not enough Money on hand it could trigger a major depression. Another bit of advice avoid alcohol and drugs you May think they will make you feel better and perhaps they will but the euphoria wont last Long and when it wears off you will be More depressed than Ever. Julia Thorne interviews dozens of people who describe their bouts with depression. Her readers Are told exactly How to get help. She gives the names addresses and Telephone numbers of support groups therapists and organizations. The title is you Are Noi alone. The publisher is Harp Rollins. It is a paperback priced at $10. The author insisted that production costs be kept As Low As possible so More people could afford it if you see yourself or someone you care about in the column today this Little Book could be a Lifesaver and the Best $10 you will Ever spend. Letteri to Ann Landers should be addressed to her at . Bos 11562, Chi co Flo lit 60611-0562. 1 c creators Syndicate apply Nail polish. Then i washed her face brushed her hair and cleaned her eyeglasses. Finally i would soak her feet in sudsy water and give her a foot Massage. She would always Tell me How Good it Felt to have her hands and feet massaged and her legs and arms gently stretched. All the while we would Chat or quietly enjoy each others company. The Cost next to nothing except for my time and attention the most valuable gift i could give her. So Why wait for Christmas do it now Joann p. Seaver Byron Calif dear Joann Beautiful. The most meaningful gifts cannot be purchased. Ones time and Loving attention a As you gave your grandmother a is the ultimate gift. Dear Abby my husband and 1 Are a a seniors who Over the years have received Many wonderful gifts from Bur children. We Are hard to buy for because we have More a a things than we can use. Recently we returned from a Short trip to find that our children had hired a cleaning Crew to give our Home a thorough cleaning they did the floors Walls Woodwork and windows 1 done to know which sparkled More a the Kitchen floor or our eyes no gift could have been More thoughtful a or appreciated. . In Richland Wash. Letters Lor title column should be addressed to dear Abby at  Box 447, mount Morns i. 61054. A Universal press Syndicate