Pregnancy Firing Violates Civil Rights Says Federal Court
Susan Wilson, a 26 year old accountant, was fired after informing her employer she was pregnant. The court ruled firing employees for pregnancy, regardless of marital status, violates civil rights and EEOC guidelines, preventing discrimination against unmarried as well as married pregnant workers based on pregnancy. The ruling cites federal appeals court decision and protections against artificial barriers to employment.
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Susan Wilson
Susan
Department of Labor
Equal Opportunity Commission
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Federal Court of Appeals
Grand slam force in bridge boosts seven spades bid
North void in partner’s suit responds two clubs while South’s four spade jump shows a workably solid suit. North can lure seven spades by a five no trump variation of the grand slam force, asking South to bid seven with specific top‑honor holdings. Ask the Experts for more.
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North
South
Dear Abby Readers Defend Older Model Marital View
A reader replies to a Dear Abby column defending older men and their wives as “older models” amid a swapped car analogy. He notes his own wife, far from 60, now faces the aging possibility, while affirming his agreement with the rebuttal.
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Abby
Dear Abby Dilemma Echoes From Christmas Home Visit
A reader complains about car models and aging, then seeks dating and life advice. The column responds with blunt truths about honesty in family visits and a late Christmas tale from Omaha. The exchange includes a flea nest discovery and a brusque suggestion to tell the truth.
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Abby
Bronx
Child's name still up in air in Hawaii case
Hawaii has not recognized Adrian Jebel, son of Alena Jech and Adolf Befurt, who created a new surname. State officials refused Jebef and used Befurt on the birth certificate, prompting a federal suit over the right to name the child. The couple could pay a fee and publish ads to rename, but argued for their constitutional rights. The judge took the matter under advisement.
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Honolulu
of Hawaii
Adrian Jebel
Alena Jech
Adolf Befurt
Jeci-Befurt
Adrian
State Health Department
Jebef
Befurt
Kauai
Jech
Hawaii
Jech- Befurt
Befurt-Jech
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Omaha
Neb
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