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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1973
Page
6
A Parkmed survey of 1000 patients finds women have more birth control knowledge than previous generations but lag in use. The study notes growing reluctance toward methods and a gap between attitudes and actual practice in New York state after abortion legalization in 1970.
The article reports that abortion within 12 weeks reduced anxiety for some women, while others fear for physical health. It cites Mrs. Ardis Canon of Parkmed noting respondents vary by religion and race and express distrust of daily pills or foreign objects. It highlights a desire for male contraception research.
Michelle Jacobini and David Black wed at First Presbyterian Church Carbondale in a 2 PM ceremony. Reception at Ramada Inn in Carbondale followed. The couple will reside in Carlyle. Separately Marsha Kraus and Gary Fulton married August 17 at St. Mark Lutheran Steeleville with reception at the American Legion.
In Carterville the Lakeshore Golden Age Club meets 9 30 a m to 4 p m at the civic Teen Center for crafts. In Herrin a 6 p m Friday bus trip to St Louis aboard the Admiral departs from the Center. Herrin Eagles Auxiliary picnic is Sept 16 at Eagles Park starting at noon with each member bringing food for her family.
A father warns about the used car game as his son buys a two year old car with 110000 miles. The car falls apart with a broken glove box and hood shake above 25 mph. The salesman is oddly named Leroy Magic and the car supposedly heals itself.
Chester residents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Egge Meyer reveal the engagement of their daughter Pamela Kay to Gary Allen Knop. Pamela is a Chester High School graduate employed at Huch Rexall Drugs in Chester. Knop, son of Mr. and Mrs. Omer Knop, is also a Chester High School graduate and a Belleville Area College sophomore. A June 1974 wedding is planned.
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