Exchange of Culture Brings International Week Preparations
Japanese student Jun Onishi visited West and Morrison Elementary Schools as Adena Girl Scouts prepare for International Week February 16 to 22. Scouts join Southeast Asian Studies for a 2 p.m. cultural dance show February 22 in Baker Center. The line up includes dances from Malaysia Thailand and the Philippines plus square dances and cultural demonstrations. Community events include an international fashion show at Martings an international dinner at the Armory Japanese flower arranging and cooking demonstrations for Nigerian French Mexican Greek Chinese and Indian cuisines. The downtown schedule is posted and available at Baker Center.
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Jun Onishi
Ohio University
West and
Morrison
Adena Girl Scouts
Adena Scouts
Baker Center
Malaysia
Thailand
Philippines
Athens Allemanders
Martings
Armory
Salk Advice on Child Rearing and Sex of Children
The column cites Oregon psychologists Margolin and Paterson who find no basic gender difference in negative parental expressions but note parents respond more to children of the same sex. Boys generally receive more positive responses. fathers favor sons about twice as much as daughters, while mothers show no gendered difference.
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Dr. Salk
J. H
Oregon
Margolin
Paterson
Abby column on family neglect and late-life romance
Dear Abby answers readers on a range of issues from an 80 year old man lonely after his wife’s death who develops romantic feelings for his widowed sister in law to siblings neglecting their mother in nursing care. The column advises seeking professional help and discusses family duty.
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Abigail van Buren
Abby
Mamma
Dear Abby Advice Column Shifts Social Boundaries
A reader questions feelings for his deceased wife's sister and whether she becomes eligible as a single woman. Abby Van Buren suggests no guilt if mutual feelings exist, notes no parental consent required, and offers her booklet on letter writing for a fee with a stamped return envelope.
Waterloo Elementary Carnival Celebrates 200 Years Fun
The Waterloo Elementary carnival titled 200 Years of Fun and Games is set for February 21 at 6 p.m. in the Ye Ole Sandwich Shop cafeteria with burgers, hotdogs, fries, pizza, coffee, beverages, cakes, and pies. Games run 6:30 to 8:30 with tosses, fish pond, grab bags, spook house, bake sale, bingo, and more. Admission is 10 cents for children and 25 cents for adults. attendees wear bicentennial costumes.
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Waterloo Elementary
Ye Ole
Patriotic Pork Chops Celebrate George Washington Birthday
Broil pork chops topped with brandied cherry sauce to honor George Washington. Prepare chops 1 inch thick and broil 25 to 40 minutes turning once. Season with salt and pepper and serve with heated cherry pie filling and brandy. Sugar in doughs that refrigerate well tend to have more yeast and sugar than standard doughs.
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George Washington
Adhesives Ban Led to Unnecessary Abortions
A New York State study reports the 1973 U S Consumer Product Safety Commission spray adhesive ban frightened pregnant women and prompted at least eight to have abortions. The six month ban followed claims of genetic damage, though the agency later found no evidence of birth defects. Dr. Ernest B. Hook surveyed experts as the commission urged medical consultation.
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Washington
U.S
Consumer Product Safety Commission
New York State
Commission
Oklahoma
Ernest B. Hook
Birth Defects Institute
The
Safety Commission
Robert M. Hehir
Biomedical Science
Hook
Study cites genetic testing and abortions over spray adhesive exposure
The survey of 182 centers and specialists drew 1 100 inquiries after the 197 decision. Over 1 200 workdays were spent on inquiries and tests for pregnant women. Three centers reported eight abortions due to concern over exposure, though no genetic damage was confirmed. 340 women had genetic tests. one center noted a ninth abortion with possible genetic damage. No evidence linked damage to the adhesive exposure.
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Hook
Happiness Is Phone Calls and the Ding of Sales
A playful piece centers on the sound of a telephone ringing as a sign of items for sale and quick offers. It likens happiness to phone calls and the ding of a sale notification.
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