Word: davision
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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The impetus for the tutoring scheme came from Donald Davis, chairman of Stanley Works, the Connecticut-based toolmaker. In a visit to Poland in the early 1980s, says he, "I was overwhelmed by the lack of management know- how." Davis began organizing the program almost two years ago with the...
The couple produced nine embryos in December. Two were implanted in Mrs. Davis but failed to develop. The others were put in cold storage. But then, Mr. Davis sued for divorce in February.
During testimony in August, Davis, 31, said he would feel "raped of my reproductive rights" if Mrs. Davis were allowed to implant the embryos without his consent.
Mrs. Davis, 29, argued the embryos represent her best chance of becoming a mother. She contended that Mr. Davis was seeking a right not normally given to a man--whether a child should be born after he has fertilized the egg of his mate.
Young said Mrs. Davis could have temporary custody so that she could have the eggs implanted in her womb in hopes of becoming pregnant. Child support, visitation and final custody will be decided if a birth results, he wrote.