Mothers Get High Praise
A reader defends motherhood against a dismissive claim and lauds it as the most noble, demanding career. The letter praises mothers as nurturers and questions those who devalue their vital, lifelong role.
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1986
Page
9
A reader defends motherhood against a dismissive claim and lauds it as the most noble, demanding career. The letter praises mothers as nurturers and questions those who devalue their vital, lifelong role.
Gabriel Loren Sheffield marks his first birthday, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Sheffield of 1837 Ash, with grandparents Loren McCurdy of 1200 Lincoln and two sisters Annie and Katie. Anthony Joseph Worthington turns two, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold L. Worthington of Pomona, with relatives Charles R. Bowman and W D Worthington of Pomona and great grandparents in Colorado Springs and Kansas City.
In Pakistan American action stars like John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, and Sylvester Stallone are held as models of manliness. Critics note the enduring appeal of Rambo and similar films across the country, despite rising costs and waning fame of some stars in the U.S. film scene.
In Roanoke Virginia and other cities a school computer dials parents about every unexcused absence to meet a new state law. The system helps notify guardians of absences, with districts expanding calls as needed and officials noting calls may miss busy lines or households without phones.
Sarasota AP report cites Dr. Mark Dyken claiming carotid endarterectomy is overused, with up to 12,000 excess strokes and deaths yearly. He notes rising procedures from 15,000 in 1970 to 103,000 in 1984, a 2.8 percent in-hospital death rate, and urges limiting surgery to symptomatic patients until benefits are clearer.
AP says America’s rising divorce rate drives premarital contracts as matrimonial consultants note women increasingly seek asset protection. Attorney William Zabel cites insecurity and rising female earnings as factors, with laws shifting toward shared child support and alimony.
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