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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1998
Page
2
Folklorist Robert Smith discusses how fear of bad health or death drives cautious actions on Friday the 13th and that many people act to avoid risk though they may not truly believe in the superstition. He notes memory bias and the mind's powerful influence on beliefs, calling superstition a hypothesis.
The article discusses changing views on marriage and rising ages in Kansas. In 1995 men married at 26.9 and women at 24.5, up from 1956 lows of 22.5 and 20.1. Experts note education and careers delay unions. A 25 year old L awrence divorcee says love remains possible after separation. McGrath handles about 10 divorce cases yearly and stresses considering children in marriage decisions. Contact Chris Koger at 832-7127 or koger ljworld.com.
Washington officials debate protecting 23000 Indian arts and crafts pieces owned by the Indian Arts and Crafts Board. Some objects sit atop filing cabinets and near pipes, posing water damage risk. Interior officials Kevin Gover and John Berry review task force recommendations while considering transferring items to a National Museum facility in Suitland Maryland. Senator Campbell supports the museum option.
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