THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 6, 1983 

* 1983 Cabbage Patch Kids frenzy lawsuit 
* Line of cloth dolls for adoption collectibles
* Xavier Roberts & Martha Nelson Thomas 

Page 9 has a two column heading: "Dolls Spark Custody Battle" with illustration. (see images) 
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete with all 48 pages, address label within the masthead, nice condition.

Background: The Cabbage Patch Kids controversy wasn't just a toy fad; it was a cultural explosion that forever redefined the psychology of consumerism. At its heart lies the gripping "David vs. Goliath" saga between Martha Nelson Thomas, the Kentucky artist who poured her soul into hand-stitched "Doll Babies," and Xavier Roberts, the marketing visionary who transformed her folk-art concept into a billion-dollar empire. This clash of creativity and commerce peaked in December 1983, sparking unprecedented retail riots where parents literally brawled in the aisles of Zayre and Macy’s—shattering the peace of the holiday season and birthing the high-stakes "must-have" hysteria we now know as Black Friday. By purchasing a piece of this history, you aren't just buying a doll; you are securing a legacy of American folklore, a symbol of a legal battle that shook the toy industry, and a visceral reminder of the moment the world went mad for the magic of "adoption."