Abortionist Robert Spencer Dies After 45 Years Practice
Dr Robert Douglas Spencer died January 2 at 79. He claimed to have performed about 100000 abortions from 1923 to 1968 in Ashland Pennsylvania. He ran a private clinic offering surgical abortions with standard hospital equipment. Spencer drew students from Eastern colleges and faced three arrests for illegal abortions, all resulting in acquittals. Survived by his wife and thousands of grateful parents.
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Spencer
United States
Ashland
Wth Standard Hospital
Barnard
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Schuylkill
Abortion reform urged after Dr Spencer death
The piece argues that abortion laws across states fail to protect women and calls for reform. It cites California's 1968 statute and notes dangerous results from illegal methods. The author urges New York lawmakers to remove restrictions on abortions by licensed doctors.
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New York State
California
Students urged to protest youth airline fares cut
A University of Houston junior writes to editors urging college readers to contact the Civil Aeronautics Board about its ruling to drop youth fares. He notes a 430 day automatic rollout if not reviewed and suggests sending telegrams via Western Union to lawmakers to protest within 30 days.
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University of Houston
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Civil Aeronautics Board
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Washington
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Southgate
Reorganization Plan Aims At Codifying College Government
The Student Government committee outlines reorganizing duties across Curriculum Hon or Board Housing and more with the library and health services. A coordinated scheme should avoid overlaps and duplication and present clear codified college rules. Final proposal requires two thirds Barnard community ratification.
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