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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1981
Page
4
A Kansas newspaper series opens by tracing mental health care from medieval times to early U S history. It notes institutions housing patients with moral therapy and family group homes, and observes a drop in patient numbers since 1954 as long range plans may reduce totals further.
Kansas moved from crowded mental hospitals to fewer beds as deinstitutionalization gained momentum from the 1950s onward. Tranquilizers reduced perceived dangers, civil libertarian challenges and psychiatry debates pushed for release and community care, while critics warned lack of timely alternatives could endanger patients and public safety.
An editor's note discusses crowded teeth and the role of orthodontists in early diagnosis to prevent later problems. It covers plaque removal, malocclusion effects on chewing and speech, and the value of early treatment. The piece also outlines prevention through fluoride use, sealants, a sugar-light diet, and regular checkups to maintain lifelong dental health.
Free electronic hearing tests will be given at the Holiday Inn on Thursday February 19 from noon to 5 p.m. Belton Hearing Aid Specialists licensed by the State of Kansas will perform the tests. Anyone with trouble hearing is welcome to test using modern equipment to determine if a loss is correctable.
Claudia Jane Self, an 18 year old with leukemia, marries her 19 year old high school sweetheart Gene Jones in Zena Oklahoma. The wedding featured donated decorations, a mayor family funded honeymoon at Shangri La, and a community rallying around the couple as Claudia begins treatment and prepares for more transfusions after a post ceremony health scare.
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