Battered-child syndrome seen rising with modern life stresses
The battered-child syndrome is growing due to stress from modern life, with about 60,000 U.S. cases yearly. Dr. Gisela Meloy of the National Institute of Mental Health cites unemployment and middle class pressures, noting most cases occur in non-psychotic families and can lead to severe injury or death.
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L. A
National Institute of Mental Health
Gisela Meloy
Meloy
Germany
Marburg
Harvard Medical School
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston
The Battened-Down World of Battered Children
Dr. Meloy describes battered-child cases driven by crisis and scapegoating. Parents often attack a child resembling themselves when overwhelmed by job loss or in-law pressures, with a cycle where beaten children risk becoming abusers. Parents Anonymous offers support to talk through impulses. Alcohol and drugs heighten aggression, while social upheaval and Women’s Lib fuel tension in homes.
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Dr. Meloy
Meloy
Parents Anonymous
Veterans Administration
Abby Says Admire Her From Afar Amorous Teacher Gets F For Pursuit
Abby columns address a 14 year old crush by a 28 year old teacher and a courtly reaction. Readers share experiences with finishing an Afghan and handling a $20 appreciation gift, and a note about a reverend in Meadville.
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Abby
Ted
Meadville
Beacon School Receives $1000 Gift From Eagles Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles presented Beacon School with a $1000 gift from the Jimmy Durante Fund at a potluck dinner at the Eagles Lodge. Mayor Donald Barrett and Rev. and Mrs. Paul Johnson spoke.
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Order of the Eagle's
Beacon School
Jimmy Durante
Eagle's Lodge
Woody Simpson
Donald Barrett
Paul Johnson
Johnson
United Fund
Berry Hall
Athens County Association For
Grace Schmittauer
Beacon
Neva Kisor
Ladies Auxiliary
Hints From Heloise On Scratches From Nut Meat
DEAR FOLKS recall the tip about using nut meat to rub out wood scratches. A friend shares that her son tried this method on furniture and reports results with the improvised repair technique.
Heloise Advisors on Quick Wood Scratch Repair
Advice from Heloise suggests rubbing guitar or wood scratches with the nut meat from a broken nut, then warming with a finger to make scratches disappear quickly. The method is proposed as a cheap alternative to professional refinishing.
Mrs W F Clark Undergoes Eye Surgery in Parkersburg
Mrs W F Clark of 52 W Carpenter St is a patient at St Josephs Hospital Parkersburg W Va in room 334 awaiting eye surgery at the facility.
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W. F. Clark
W. Carpenter St
St. Joseph's Hospital
Parkersburg
W. Va
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Robert J. Donovan
Los Angeles Times
the Athens Messenger
AtCo Workshop
Carlos Torres
AtCo
Mrs. H
Roswell, N. Mex
Calif
Los Angeles
Cal
Stimson
Athens
Chuck
Heloise
Alexander
Albany
Seaman
Robinson
Food Giant Supermarket
RC Cola
Newport
Caprice
Dr. Sedan
Torougham
Std. Ltd
Newport Royal
Joy
Chrysler
Chrysler Motors Corporation
Cidar
Bob Hawk
Plymouth
East State Street
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