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Show V THE RICH COUNTY REAPER. RANDOLPH, UTAH , Kathleen Norris Says: Which Should Be the Boss? - Bell Syndicate. WNU Features. Mother is on a beach the young brown forms racing to and fro, with the word "Mother f ringing like bells in the air. By KATHLEEN NORRIS 32- - YEAR -- OLD .wife in YOUR INNING WILL COME Married life generally places the Jheavier burden on the woman. A man has outside interests, the stimulation of his job, a chance to get away from the home every day. The wife and mother, however, is tied down. For long years she must care for the children night and day. There are so many dreary little tasks to be done, whether she is sick or well, tired or fresh, that it is no wonder many women often wish they could get away from their responsibilities. They are envious of their husbands? freedom. Miss Norris tells Denise Franklin, a Dallas, Tex., woman with four young children, that her inning will come, if she will just live through these difficult years as gracefully and bravely as possible. Her husband, Farker, is a big handsome man, successful in business and social life, a fine athlete, a good if somewhat frugal provider; he is faithful and, in his way, affectionate. What is driving Denise to distraction, however, is his breezy unconcern for her labors and difficulties, and his autocratic way of managing everything. He gives her an allowance,' and that is all. Money affairs are strictly bis province He comes and goes as he pleases, plays golf and tennis, with little regard for tired, overburdened Denise. This is the way of the world, Miss Norris counsels Denise. Many men are careless, seemingly indifferent about their wives? problems. The way out, concludes Miss Norris, is not a divorce, but patience and hope. Better days will come. A OLD AND NEW JAPAN ... Age and infancy contrast sharply in this photo which may be taken as a symbol depicting the new Japan looking for a bright future. ... Dallas wants to know which should rule, in marriage, husband or wife? The question probably dates back to the exodus of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden, and the answer has always been supremely unsatisfactory to women. They have been told for centuries that the man must rule; she must obey, as well as love and honor. Wives, be subject to your husbands. Laws affecting wives have normously in the last hundred years. No longer may a man will away his unborn child to whomsoever he chooses. No longer may he lawfully beat his wife, with a rod no thicker than his finger. No longer does a womans oldest son inherit the entire family fortune, including her home. No longer is the discovery of sexual frailty cause for annulment, with the hssignment of the children to the father. But the fundamental injustices are rooted far deeper than in the laws of men, and Denise Franklin, the writer of the letter, is perhaps at the age and in the position to feel them most. Denise writes me that she' has never been very strong, that she and Parker have four very young children, that they cannot afford, or indeed find, domestic help. Parker is the very epitome of health and strength, writes Denise. He plays golf and tennis so well that he is always a guest at one club or another, and maintains He goes memberships in two. hunting and fishing, sleeps like a baby, eats enormously, loves every minute of his life. Tired, Sick, Tearful. "I was a professional dancer when we met, I the letter goes on. love life, too. My father, widowed, lived only for me, we travelled a lot, I was nine times a bridesmaid before I married at 23. s Now I dont dare look in the mirror at the tired pale woman whose work is never done. I love my three girls and fat baby boy. Id like more children. But to be always exhausted, to be sick and tearful so often, to be impatient and angry with the babies, to wash, cook, shop for them, to bathe, feed, dress, discipline them, is work for three women, let alone changed DOG JUMPS STAND BOCK In the early 1880s, Henry H. Bennett, pioneer photographer, made first action shot of his son leaping across the gap between mairland cliff and towering Stand Rock landmark at Wisconsin Dells, Wis. An accident to a guide in the 90s caused the owners of the scenic property to prohibit further jumping. Recently, however, Bennetts grandchildren trained a large dog to make the leap (see inset) for benefit of amateur photographers. pre-marit- afore-mention- RIDGE DIRECTOR . . . Emerging as a key figure in the U. S. atomic energy program is John C. Franklin, recently appointed manager of the atomic energy commissions Oak Ridge, Tenn., division. OAK ... HEART OF THE HURRICANE Workmen are shown rushing completion of a huge canvas tent over Howard Hughes flying boat at its dock in Los Angeles harbor. It is the plane which was at the center of the razzle-dazzl- e war contract investigations in PAIR OF BABES . . . When this couple of Babes got together, the talk naturally turned to sport mainly because one Is Babe Ruth, king of swat, and the other is Babe Didrikson Zaharias. al ed with dignity and courage. These years are Parkers but there are golden years to come that will be yours. When that quartette of children is n school, when Parker's rather despotic rule and thrift have borne fruit, when you have a country home and a comfortable bank account, then you will begin to reap the harvest you deserve. Motherhood is the crown of any womans one. life; children fill up a home, make Parker isnt the helpful domes- life rich. . And in the days of pictic type, but I dont mind that. But nics, 'birthdays, early hospitalito have him hold all the authority, ties Mother gets much more from handle all the money, makd all de- them than Dad does. While Dad cisions and smile at my objections is going the same old selling or resentment is that fair? Parker his personality to dullround, men from is close with money; what he spends Buffalo and Detroit and on clubs he gives me scrupulously, Mother' is on a beach, herDallas, back it comes to about $25 a month, my propped against a sand-sun- k log, allowance. Never another cent, he the lunch-baskbeside her and the shakes his head at the mere idea. young brown forms racing to and He pays bills, goes to market. His ' fro, with the word Mother ringbusiness is one in which personal- - ing like bells in the air. Mother is ity pays, and he has personality, the one to whom the feverish young He works hard, doesnt drink, saves eyes turn in hours of illness. Moth' money. They say he will be a rich er is the one to hear secrets, to man some day. In other words, grant favors, to say proudly to casParker has everything, and I ual acquaintances, , my sons and drudge away humbly in the back- daughters. ground, agreeing with everyone that Believe me, nothing in life comI have a wonderful husband, and pares to that for sheer pride and for it. saying hating myself achievement. In 10 years, my tired What has especially infuriated little mother, your days may be all me, and spurred me into writing times. of happiness and pride; in 10 disis the the letter ends, you, be you may years glad of, that covery that Parker has had a hand- financial foresight that means an some raise a year ago, and has in- assured middle Men do have age. vested it all, without mentioning it the advantage of women in some to me. This is treating me like a But women have ways child or a slave, and I wont stand their granted. too, and it innings, glorious for it. How can I get out? has always been my personal conviction that a smart woman can Dignity and Courage. make her life a much more triIU tell you how you can get out, umphant thing than van an equalDenise. Just by living through it ly smart man. et j j , f, MARINE BAND TO TOUR . . . U. S. marine corps band, here arrayed on the steps of the Capitol building in Washington, will play 62 engagements during its annual concert tour scheduled for towns and cities in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest. Under the direction of Maj. William F. Santelmann, the band each year attempts to cover a different section of the country on Its concert tour. ... ACCUSES BRITISH The Rev. Stanley Grauel, 29, former Methodist minister of Worcester, Mass., sailed as mess boy on Jewish im- Exodus 1947. migrant ship He accused British naval forces of ramming the ship 14 times. tur |