Breast feeding and work rights spark debate
A mother seeks private off duty breast feeding while employed by a government agency facing opposition. The piece questions government aims and cites Prescott on body pleasure and the Nestle boycott led by Infant Formula Action Coalition urging public action and literature to inform choices.
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Nestle Company
Infant Formula Action Coalition
University Avenue
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Nestle
David Guverrant
Bloomingdale Rd
White Plains
N.Y
Debating Breastfeeding While on Duty for Female Firefighter
A letter argues against on-duty breastfeeding claiming work time belongs to the employer and should be free from infant care. It criticizes ERA benefits, asserts male workers could not breastfeed, and insists mothers fit career to job rules, not vice versa.
Nurse on duty breast feeding row stirs city debates
A reader defends Linda Eaton and other nursing mothers against criticism in a letter replying to ERA debate. The writer argues working mothers, including single moms, need support to feed and care for children during shifts, and that maternity leave resembles disability leave. The ERA’s equal rights clause is cited to counter gender bias.
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Linda Eaton
Ms. Eaton
Critique of American Culture Urges Higher Family Standards
The article laments modern culture's drift toward vulgarity in music, literature, and media. It argues parents must be selective and instill higher ideals in children, citing moral admonitions to fill minds with true noble and honorable things.
Molehill or matter of rights in Iowa City breast feeding
A reader argues the Linda Eaton breast feeding debate is foolish and suggests a breast pump as a practical solution. The writer notes bottles in refrigeration, discusses weaning timelines, and cites nursing literature, asserting Eaton could breastfeed during her full day off between shifts. The piece endorses The Gazette view that the issue is a molehill.
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Iowa City
Linda Eaton
Adele Pillitteri
R.N
B.S.N
M.S.N
P.N.A
Eaton's hassle sparks debate over breastfeeding in the workplace
A reader criticizes a Iowa City firefighter case highlighting tensions around a mother's breastfeeding while working. The letter defends women's lib but argues for practical feeding arrangements, suggesting alternative care during weather and travel, and comments on job duties and family finances.
Breastfeeding at work raises questions in Iowa City fire department
A municipal worker questions Ms. Eaton's breastfeeding at the workplace arguing it disrupts operations. He asks what rights Ms. Eaton has, whether she qualifies for the firefighting position, and how colleagues feel about the arrangement.
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Ms. Eaton
Iowa City
Carter Recognizes Mainland China in New Long March
Editorial argues President Carter should be commended for recognizing the People's Republic of China. It says China, with a quarter of humanity, should have formal ties, and credits Teng Hsiao-ping with leading efforts to modernize and strengthen China after decades of isolation.
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Carter
People’s Republic of China
Teng Hsiao-ping
Teng
China
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Missy
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Boy’s
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Thirty Second
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