University of Virginia Admits Drinking Problem
The university announced that 2600 new Charlottesville students face a choice during orientation between beer and an alternative beverage like Coke. Officials acknowledge a culture of drinking on campus and see the option as reducing peer pressure while noting many 19 year olds have alcohol issues.
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Charlottesville
University of Virginia
Thomas Jefferson
Piedmont
Virginia
Niversity
Cavalier Daily
Mec
U. Va
Feminists face dilemma in raising sons echoes age old roles
In 1979 New York Times synthesis feminists discuss nonsexist child rearing to avoid shaping boys into tough masculine stereotypes. Robin Morgan and Kenneth Pitchford rear son Blake with feminist stories and mixed gender toys to curb traditional manhood expectations.
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N.Y
New York
Robin Morgan
Blake
Miss Morgan
Kenneth Pitchford
Sacajawea
Emmeline Parkhurst
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Sored
Pro feminist sons raised by strong mothers urge equal rules
Experts and mothers argue for nonsexist child rearing as a path to pro feminist boys. They describe strict, consistent discipline by mothers and open family dialogues to challenge gender roles, with examples from lawmakers, journalists, and activists.
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Selma Greenberg
Hofstra University
New York
Central Park
Eleanor Smeal
National Organization For Women
Charles
Ted
Mrs. Smeal
Irls
Bounty Compared With Leading Brand In TV Spill Test
A 1978 St. Petersburg Times piece describes a television ad where a jogger spills water at Rosie’s diner and uses Bounty towels. The ad claims Bounty absorbs spills faster than a rival brand, with Procter & Gamble providing the towels for the comparison test.
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St. Petersburg
Rosie
Oer
Procter & Gamble
P&g
Kino
Bounty
Suoce
Wpe Bae
Fresh Fruits for a Change and Summer Kitchen Tips
An extension column by Judy Burtn er urges Americans to enjoy fresh fruits as a smart, economical choice. It highlights peak summer prices for peaches and other fruits, notes their nutritional benefits, and offers selection, storage, and recipe tips including a moldable fruit salad and a summer fruit bowl.
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Judy Burtner
Frederick County
United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Council
Mary Travers Rejects Disco Hysterics Echoes 60s Spirit
Mary Travers, 42, of Peter, Paul and Mary, dismisses disco as hysterical while she pursues solo work and a new PP&M album. She notes inflation and unemployment as national concerns and aims to reflect the era in hopeful songs. Travers also supports anti nuclear energy rallies and continues touring while planning a 1980s revival of their harmony voice.
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Redding
Conn.ap
Mary Travers
Peter, Paul and
Mary
Peter
Paul
Tony
Ms. Travers
Ee News Bee
Travers
Cole Homaall
Peter Yarrow
Paul Stookey
Pp&m
What to Do About Unsolicited Goods
Virginia consumers may treat unsolicited goods as a gift with no obligation to pay or return. The article notes unsolicited merchandise received by mail or delivery is not owed if not ordered, including orders placed by phone. For problems contact the Virginia Office of Consumer Affairs at 1 800 552 9963.
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Patricia Schroeder
D.-Colo
Scott
Washington
Linda Sutter
New York
Joshua Sutter Empson
Miss Sutter
Brooklyn Heights
Joshua
Virginia
Bhai
Wasseeee
Virginia Office Consumer Affairs
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Annette Gibbs
Feminists
Phyllis Ahesler
Renee
Ariel
Barbara Barrie
Aaron
Miss Barrie
Washington House
Patsy Fleming
Intergovernmental Affairs
Office For Civil Rights
Lois Gould
Roger
Seaver
Letty Cottin Pogrebin
David
By Carolyn Nolte-Watts
Viva
Peter and
Winchester Evening Star
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