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Open spaces debate in Abilene editor's reply to Hal Boyle
Abilene editor Henry B. Jameson rebuts Hal Boyle's praise of New York for child rearing, recalling rural and city childhood contrasts. He cites his own wartime Europe experience and Kansas upbringing, arguing wide open spaces and backyard play nurture healthier children with access to local libraries, parks, and community life. The piece contrasts urban comforts with Kansas farms, noting the value of outdoor activity and traditional upbringing in Abilene and Topeka.
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