Doctor's heroic effort saves Breech baby Elyssa
A Rhode Island obstetrician saved Elyssa during a breech with prolapsed cord emergency. The mother, told by the doctor his life saving actions, recalls the chaotic delivery and the baby’s brief oxygen deprivation before surviving healthily at 14 months. Anti abortion protesters have targeted doctors nationwide.
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Elyssa
Rhode Island
Living Will debate and a Georgia rights victory
A Dear Abby column discusses living wills and dying with dignity. A reader praises Georgia's legalization and shares a case of nursing home fear, while another asks how to obtain a Living Will from the Society for the Right to Die and notes a personal investment in the process. A separate letter warns about a married older suitor and advises caution about Atlantic City plans.
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Atlanta Constitution
Georgia
Fifi
Mama
Ruth
Atlanta
Arizona
Marty
Tucson
7Th St
New York
N.Y
The
Society For the Right To Die
Atlantic City
Syracuse
Charity Letters Spur a Community Help Drive
A string of letters from readers in Denver Sarasota Detroit and Daniels share requests for donations and offers of help for a shelter and families in need. Respondents pledge funds and guidance while recounting personal struggles and acts of generosity.
Borrowing Kids redefine the word in family life
A parent reflects on how children redefine borrowing as permanent ownership. Items from a tennis racket to blankets and cars are treated as temporary possessions, with returns delayed or altered by wear and damage. The piece contrasts adult loan expectations with kids’ mischievous or inventive uses.
The Ringling Brothers Circus History and Personal Reflections
A narrative recounts long involvement with circuses from Ringling brothers origins in Baraboo Wisconsin to growth and mergers. It notes a recent performance in Providence and details founders, acquisitions, and notable acts including Gunther Gebel-Williams. The piece blends nostalgia with circus lore and a playful unicorn aside.
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P.T. Barnum
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Bailey
Europe
Ringling Circus
Barnum and Bailey
Ringling Brothers
Irvin
Israel Feid
Germany
Gunther Gebel-Williams
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