Mothers Day Tribute Reflects On The Modern Role
A dated, affectionate meditation on motherhood. The piece praises mothers as the heart of the family and recalls Richard L. Evans words about mothers’ patience, care, and daily sacrifices. It urges readers to honor their mothers while they are still present.
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Nuclear insurance shortfalls could ruin homeowners
The Price-Anderson Act caps nuclear accident compensation at 560 million, leaving homeowners without coverage for multi-billion losses. An FDA study on a Three Mile Island scale disaster shows average residents would receive only a few thousand dollars per family, while total losses run into tens of billions. The system, seen as protecting industry over homeowners, faces further political pressure as Sen. David Boren seeks to weaken Medicaid nursing home reimbursements.
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Ohio Turnpike tolls issue stirs reader poll response
Ohio legislator Rep. Thomas P. Gilmartin circulated a toll retention poll for the Ohio Turnpike. The writer answers oppose tolls remaining, urge toll revenue only for maintenance, and reject coupons. They argue tolls should be paid off bonds by 1981 and roads funded by general taxes if needed, not diverted to local roads or transit.
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Mood shifts mark 1980 mood of nation survey findings
The Civic Service Inc Mood of the Nation survey of 1,659 adults across states and DC shows rising war fear, a near split on resuming the draft, cautious bipartisanship for Carter, a new conservatism, and opposition to public funding of campaigns. It notes 41 percent foresee war, 46.5 percent favor resuming drafts, and 67.1 percent oppose public funding. Copies are available from Civic Service in St. Louis.
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Maybe kids really need mothering after all
Joan Beck argues that despite modern pressures on women to work and pursue careers, mounting evidence supports the life long benefits of mothering. She cites social and economic forces that strain traditional parenting, delves into single parenthood trends, and notes rising childless living as a counterpoint to population concerns.
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Carnegie Corporation of New York
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