Tragic tale of Tina Jackson and a mother’s grip
Tina Jackson, 14 to 15, faced relentless rumors, family conflict, and financial coercion as she turned to stripping to fund rent and car desires. A pattern of abuse and exploitation culminated in a suicide attempt, with Tina paying her mother for room, board, and control while seeking approval from those around her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Cortese
Tina
Missy Hobbs
Christina Juchniewicz
California
Rico
Mrs. Jackson
Chris
Chip
Cat’s Meow
Fort Lauderdale
Ana Tina
Chris Juchniewicz
Tony
Jackson
Private funds aid poor women seeking abortion access
In Iowa, private aid funds help poor or young women obtain abortions at Cedar Rapids and Des Moines clinics. Nell, a 17 year old, received a $75 loan from the Medical Aid Fund to cover part of a $155 abortion charge, leaving her with $80 to pay. The fund abides by a low profile and relies on donors. similar funds exist in other communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Medical Aid Fund
Nell
Emma Goldman
P.O
Planned Parenthood of
Des
Moines
Killeen
South Africa records deadliest surge of violence in history
The information bureau confirms 12 deaths since the start of a period marked by the emergency. Aimed at curbing protests, emergency powers cut daily violence by 60 percent from May levels, yet 44 incidents still occur daily including urban bombings blamed on the ANC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Information Bureau
South Africa
Soweto
Institute
Antiapartheid
ANC
Pretoria
Farm Aid pageant raises funds for family farmers
At Manor Downs near Austin the Farm Aid event drew about 75 acts and 700 medical treatments for heat. Nelson hoped to raise more than Farm Aid I's 9 million while organizers rejected the idea of a Farm Aid III. Jesse Jackson called the celebration extravagant for the rich as Willie Nelson led the daylong concert amid traffic jams and arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Willie
Wade
Manor Downs
Austin
University of Texas’ Memorial Stadium
Jesse Jackson
Texas Agriculture
Jim Hightower
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Willie Nelson
S. Africa
Judy
Orig
Josephine
Lee, Zena
Cherokee
Union Bay
Astor
Coats
Oe Clique
Astor One
Lindale
Westdale
Alwa
Younkers
VISA
Mastercard
American Express
John Cougar Mellencamp
Waylon Jennings
Neil Young
the Beach Boys
Kris Kristofferson
Rita Coolidge
Emmylou Harris
Dave Mason
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