Mother's Day A Billion-Dollar American Tradition
Mother's Day has grown into a billion-dollar business with families spending around twenty dollars per person for gifts. The article recalls founder Anna Jarvis opposing commercialization while noting George Washington’s strained relationship with his mother and ongoing federal court disputes over Mary Washington's grave.
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Psychiatrists Urged to Clarify Public Language
At the five day American Psychiatric Association meeting Mike Gorman of the National Committee Against Mental Illness urged psychiatrists nationwide to replace technical jargon with a public language. He said psychiatry should use its skills to influence public officials and address universal social problems.
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Father Son Calabrese Duo Split Across Ohio Legislature
Ohio Senate member Anthony Calabrese and his son Anthony Jr. both hold legislative roles in Cleveland and Columbus, a rare two generation presence. The elder began in 1953 after city politics and a path from railroad newsboy to businessman. The son entered the Ohio House at 24 and later joined the legislature, with both campaigning separately but boosting each other.
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