Textbook Bias Highlights Women in U S History
A Feminist Press study finds major history texts underrepresent women, labeling them as wives or mothers. Editors resist change, citing costs, while advocates argue laws like Title IX could compel revision. A proposed classroom “textbook party” tests inclusion of notable American women.
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U.S
Phyllis Arlow
Merle Froschl
Feminist Press
New York
Arlow and Froscht
Department of Health,Nation and Welfare
IEW
Wilma Scott Heidi
Hisw
Hew
Sittear
Federal Union
John D. Hicks
Susan B. Anthony
A.H. Gillespie
Fremont couple wed in Fremont United Presbyterian Church
Melanie Leonard and Steven Mathews, graduates of John F Kennedy High School, exchanged wedding vows at Yington United Presbyterian Church in Fremont. The bride wore a white satin gown with lace, carried white carnations and yellow baby roses, and wore a lace-trimmed Juliet cap with long veil. Attendants included Donna Buchner as maid of honor and sisters Stephanie and Kimberly Leonard as bridesmaids. The ceremony was followed by a reception at the Country Club of Washington Township. The couple honeymooned in San Francisco and will reside in Fremont.
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Melanie Leonard
Stever Mathews
John F. Kennédy High School
Henry M. Haupt
Ryington United Presbyterian Church
Fremont
Russell Leonard
Donna Buchner
Stephanie
Kimberley Leonard
Nikkelley
Jeffry Fry
Dennis Fernandes
Greg Mathws
Curtis Sally
Country Club
Washington Township
Deat Froor Fremont
Spelling drill sentence with difficult words recalled
A reader recalls a spelling drill sentence featuring words like bear harass ecstasy and em-barras s, and asks for a print of the test line. The note discusses spelling education, ballot lines, and the idea of adding a "Yes None of These" option.
Fragmented plea on voting rights and participation
The text presents a fragmented lament about registering objections to candidates and voting. It references registering complaints as a participant, dropouts who do not vote, and interpersonal remarks about extramarital relations, all in a disjointed dialogue.
Trumbulls celebrate long delayed Hawaii trip fund gift
Alva and Ida Trumbull marked a lengthy marriage after a brief Seattle wedding and one hour honeymoon before he reported to Fort Lewis. Friends gathered at Gloria Youngs Fremont home for a champagne dinner and a money tree gifted to fund a Hawaii trip. The Union City couple, known for spreading happiness, include Evelyn Harnett Sandra Harris Harold Leonard Dennis and Lynne Trumbull in the circle. Trumbull, a Kansas native who moved here in 1964 with his Washington wife, retired from Alameda County and her work at a lamp firm.
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Alva
Ida Trumbull
Seattle
Wash
Fort Lewis
Fremont
Gloria Young
Hawaii
Union City
Evelyn Harnett
Sandra Harris
Harold Leonard
Dennis
Lynne Trumbull
Trumbull
Kansas
Washington
Alameda County
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Arlow
Heide
Prudence Crandell
Antoinette Brown
Ida Wells
Clemence Lozier
Sarah Grimke
Hinma Goldman
Harriet Tubman
Ane
Board of Education
Mother Jones
San Francisco
Mr. and
Mrs
Steven Mathews
Santa's
Bear Helen
Johnny
Tocking Ffers
Fremont & Grimmer Blvd
Marie Callender
Mrs. S
Americana
Marin's
Glenmoor Mall
Helen
Aquals
Niles Town
Miles Blvd
Pastorciveros
BankAvericord
Trelen
G.A.D
Helen Boticl
The
Argus
P. G. Boxe
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