An ordinary parochial school - in the 1920s: a memoir

Article Abstract:

Roman Catholic schools in the 1920s provided sound education to poor children. Children were educated in reading, arithmetic, history, geography, religion, art, music, sex and science. Children then were given daily homeworks and taught to appreciate their country. Catholic schools, however, tend to overemphasize religious obligations, competitiveness and the immoral aspects of sex.

Catholic schools

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Tepid Applause

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Issues addressed at the November 1983 Delhi meeting of heads of the British Commonwealth are reviewed. The Commonwealth will consider any request for assistance from Grenada. Freedom was urged for Namibia. The proposal for a new monetary system was shelved. Nuclear arms control was advocated.

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Chick-hangers

Article Abstract:

A growing number of young women are taking up the sport of rock climbing. They usually begin by taking lessons at gyms that offer indoor rock climbing sessions. Later, as they become more experienced, they proceed to outdoor rock climbing.

Women, Physiological aspects, Recreation, Women's fitness, Rock climbing

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