Women Revisit The Issues Of Bejing Meet Via Satellite

The Fourth World Conference on Women was held in Beijing a year ago. On Saturday, Sept. 28, women throughout the United States will hook up, via satellite to engage in a follow-up discussion on topics raised at the historic conference.

Women in Spokane will gather at Providence Auditorium from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to participate in the satellite conference and then to talk about local action on issues important to the women of the Inland Northwest. Registration is $3. For more information, contact any of the three sponsors: Peace and Justice Action League, Unitarian Universalist Church or the YWCA.

Sickness and health: Several women, and some men, were upset over the tone of a Common Ground entry quoting a “Women’s Quarterly” article that said Multiple Chemical Sensitivity is psychosomatic, just as fainting in Victorian Times was a way for women to control their environment. Many of those who called said articles such as those make it harder to heal, because people don’t believe the sufferers when they talk about their condition.

Ora Mae Orton of Spokane offered an interesting comment about her own fainting days. She wrote: “Someone at Women’s Quarterly is evidently not old enough to remember the days when B-12 shots did not exist and only raw liver or iron shots broke the misery of anemia. I remember, as I have been there. There has been enough putdown of females. Having such a misdiagnosis by Women’s Quarterly makes one wonder how far women have really come. Give us a break!”

Child care: Guardian Ad Litems act as advocates for neglected or abused children as they make their way through the Spokane County Juvenile Court System. If you’re looking for a way to really help kids, this is one. Screening and training begin soon. Call Susan Cairy at 458-2469.

Checkbook: The YWCA is offering three seminars to help women take control of their financial future. John A. Schram, a Spokane investment advisor, will lead the sesions on Sept. 19, Sept. 21 and Oct. 22. For more information, call 326-1190, ext. 133. , DataTimes