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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1997
Page
4
An Ohio company developed a surgical implant to restore some arm movement in paralyzed patients who retain shoulder control. The system uses electrical impulses to stimulate muscles, enabling purposeful motion.
The Freehand device, created by NeuroControl Corp with Case Western Reserve University input, will enter commercial markets despite FDA scrutiny. In trials with 61 patients, users performed tasks better with the implant, boosting self reliance and daily independence for paralysed individuals.
Column cites a study from Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine showing spanking increases later antisocial behavior. Murray Straus leads research at University of New Hampshire with samples where 10 percent were spanked three or more times weekly. The piece notes widespread use, partial bans in schools, and calls for reducing pain and humiliation while promoting alternative discipline strategies. Beck writes for the Chicago Tribune.
The piece argues against the national view supporting Virginia Military Institute and its first female cadets, presenting eight points. It labels male-only traditions as chauvinistic, questions pregnancy and morale implications, cites potential abuses and discipline risks, and critiques equivalence in training standards and perceived feminism. It notes historical feminist shifts and doubts on women’s combat roles.
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