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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1981
Page
6
A mother recounts the struggle of blending with her husband’s older child who moved in at fourteen. She wrestles with naming the relationship, the clash of expectations, and a home broken by conflict rather than magazine ideals. Her tale contrasts imagined suburban harmony with a tense, crowded blended family reality.
A mother describes blending families with her husband and two stepdaughters. She reflects on the challenges of stepfamily life, moments of doubt and conflict, and a poignant graduation day that brought joy to their extended blended family. The piece underscores the resilience and complexity of forming a real family amid a web of emotions.
A 16 year old Calgary student protests paying adult fare on buses while authorities explain that ages 16 to 65 must pay 65 cents, with 12 to 15 year olds eligible for reduced student passes. The issue mirrors broader calls for fair pricing and age classifications.
Rusty Brown profiles Sarah Josepha Hale, the editor of Godeys Lady's Book who pressed Lincoln to proclaim Thanksgiving a national holiday. The piece notes her wartime and postwar impact on women, education, property rights, and career paths, and contrasts militant feminism with nurturing roles. It ends with a light, humorous line praising her outspoken style.
Consumers Union tests mid priced washers and finds all top loaders clean well. Maytag and Whirlpool LA5800 lead hot water efficiency, Maytag tops overall but carries higher price. Sears and Whirlpool offer large tub capacity, GE WWA8350B has tiny min basket but wastes water. For cost save, Whirlpool beats Maytag by over $100. Speed Queen and Sears follow.
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