The Body Project and the crisis of girl’s body image
Ellen Goodman reviews Joan Jacobs Brumberg The Body Project An Intimate History of American Girls tracing how over a century girls have tied identity to appearance from corsets to consumer culture The book links poor body images to bad choices and calls for intergenerational dialogue to address teenage misery and self hatred among girls.
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Correction on absentee ballots in upcoming election
The Gazette notes absentee ballots may be cast through November 4 in the municipal election. A previous deadline was incorrect in some editions. The paper will publish corrections or clarifications in this space and invites readers to call 398-8313 with complaints about accuracy and fairness of news reports and headlines.
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News tips line for stories and photos
Local newsroom asks readers to share tips and photos for upcoming stories. Contact methods and deadlines may vary by edition. Reporters value firsthand accounts, dates, locations, and corroborating details to help verify potential features.
The Gazette promotes soybean ink and recycled newsprint
The Gazette highlights commitment to the future by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. Readers are urged to drop newspapers for recycling at City Carton, 4250 Sixth St. SW, or at the nearest recycling location. Price noted is $4.40 and 4.75.
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Ginkgo Biloba Slows Alzheimer’s Progress in Study
Washington AP report says ginkgo biloba extract slowed progression of Alzheimer’s in about one third of dementia patients after 52 weeks, compared with placebo. Lead author Dr. Pierre LeBars notes modest benefits after six months. study prompts questions about mechanisms and need for further research.
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National test shows many students fail basic science
Washington AP Four of ten high school seniors lack basic science at their grade level on a 1996 NAEP. Fourth and eighth graders fared better but only 3 percent across grades reached advanced. In Iowa 29 percent of eighth graders were below basic, 71 percent at or above basic, 36 percent at or above proficient, 3 percent advanced. NAEP standards set by the National Assessment Governing Board.
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Southern Regional Education Board
Michener Leaves Open Letter Before Death
James Michener wrote of his 90 years and final days in an open letter to friends a week before dying from kidney failure. He faced life’s end with regret but no panic, spoke of daily phone calls with beloved friends, and noted a continued sense of life through contact. The memorial service in Austin drew Lady Bird Johnson and Clayton Williams, with cremation and burial planned beside his third wife Mari Yoriko Sabusawa.
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Austin
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