Word: although
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1960-1969
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...Although the clause allowing abortion on the grounds of mental health appears liberal, the problem in Massachusetts rests in the final clause. Boston hospitals vary in their practices, but most require the consent of two psychiatrists, the woman's gynecologist and the chief of the gynecology department before they will allow an abortion to be performed. A veto by one of these men usually means the rejection of the case...
Most Boston hospitals demand that the consenting doctors be members of the hospital staff. Also, most require a previous history of mental illness. Some ask for parental permission, although most have adopted the emancipated minor' policy. If a girl has been living away from home, is self-supporting, and asks that her parents not be notified, she is considered an emancipated minor, and parental permission is waived...
...English laws, although they resemble Massachusetts policy on paper, are much more liberal and are liberally interpreted. There are four general conditions for abortion, any one of which is sufficient...
...Antiquated abortion laws and practices in the United States must share the responsibility for the high abortion death rate with the illegal abortionists. Abortion is the third biggest racket in the United States (behind gambling and prostitution). Although some competent doctors perform illegal abortions because they are convinced the laws are unfair, the majority of abortionists are incompetent money scroungers. However, under the present legal system, a woman is forced to turn to these people if she is to retain the right to make decisions about her life. The power in the present system lies in the hands...
Harrison is not surprised to be playing so much although the knee infection had put some doubts in his mind at the first of the season. "I thought I would be playing some before the season started," he said. "but when I hurt my knee. I had no idea of whether I'd play or not. I'm fortunate that it healed quickly." he added...