Women’s impact felt in bicentennial year nationwide
The article notes 1976 as a watershed for women. Women entered West Point Annapolis Air Force Academy Coast Guard Academy, and Rosalynn Carter drew national attention as First Lady-elect. Campaigns featured women touring, speaking out, and supporting or opposing candidates. Prominent figures include Ellen McCormack at the Democratic convention and Barbara Jordan as keynote speaker.
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U.S
West Point
Annapolis
Air Force Academy
Ford
Coast Guard Academy
Rosalynn Carter
United States
Mrs. Carter
Joan Mondale
Betty Ford
Elizabeth Dole
Ellen McCormack
Merrick
L.I
Lindy Boggs
D-La
Barbara Jordan
Dtex
Mary Louise Smith
Dixy Lee Ray
Washington
Women in Public Life and Diplomatic Posts in 1970s Era
A survey of notable women advancing to high offices in 1970s politics and diplomacy. Ruth L. Farkas’ successor as ambassador to Luxembourg. Patricia Byrne nominated to Mali. Shirley Temple Black named U S Chief of Protocol. Jeanne Holm named Ford aide for women’s affairs. Evelyn Gandy becomes Mississippi’s first woman lieutenant governor. Louise Day Hicks elected Boston City Council president. Sally Stanford becomes mayor of Sausalito after top council vote. Ford nominates Ashcraft to Air Force post. Shana Gordon named HEW assistant secretary. Abroad Isabel Peron ousted in Argentina. Chiang Ching loses power in China. Mamie Eisenhower, Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon highlighted in later years.
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Publican National
Missouri
Ruth L. Farkas
U.S
Luxembourg
Ford
Patricia M. Byrne
Mali
Shirley Temple Black
Ghana
Jeanne M. Holm
Air Force
Patricia Sullivan Lindh
Republican National
Louise Day Hicks
Boston
Sally Stanford
Sausalito
Golden Gate
San Francisco
Juanita Ashcraft
Pentagon
Shana Gordon
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Isabel Peron
Argentina
Juan Peron
Chiang Ching
China
Mao Tse-tung
Mamie Eisenhower
Washington
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Lady Bird Johnson
Israel
Pat Nixon
Ma and Pa Store Closes After 36 Years
Dear Abby letter from a small home owned grocery couple announcing they are shutting down after decades of community service due to competition from large chain supermarkets. They describe long hours and neighborly credits, lamenting customers who favor bigger stores despite local support.
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Abby
New York Hospital Opens Family Living Room Labor-Delivery Room
New York Medical College Flower and Fifth Avenue Hospital debuts a Family Living Room for labor and delivery that blends home like comforts with hospital safety. Dr. Martin J. Stone notes it allows relaxed conditions with quick access to standard delivery facilities and medical staff for emergencies. The program aims to personalize in hospital maternity care while maintaining safety standards and includes education for both parents.
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New York
New York Medical College
Flower
Fifth Avenue Hospital
New York City
Martin J. Stone
Dr Stone
Stone
Fifth Avenue
Don M. Sloan
Lillian
Richard Frey
Elmhurst
Freys
Mrs. Frey
Dr. Stone
Sugary Snacks May Not Prevent Cavities Says Research
An investigator from the National Institute of Dental Research reports that no dietary agent including fluoride can prevent caries from frequent sugary snacks. Dr William W Bowen notes sugar alcohols like sorbitol and xylitol show promise but cost more than sucrose.
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National Institute of Dental Research
NIDA
William W. Bowen
Dental Institute
American Dental Association
Finland
Drinking Can Cause Birth Defects
Dr James W Hanson of the University of Iowa reports on two studies linking heavy alcohol use during pregnancy to birth defects. Forty one babies of alcoholic mothers were smaller with heart and facial growth issues. Seventeen percent of newborns died. among survivors forty four percent scored IQs of 80 or below.
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James W. Hanson
University of Iowa
Iowa City
University
Hanson
Orange Pekoe Tea Meaning Clarified
The note explains that Orange Pekoe tea refers to leaf size rather than color or variety. It clarifies common confusion and outlines that grading is about leaf grade, not the blend or origin.
My Favorite Cheese Ball Recipe by Mrs Bennett
Mrs David E Bennett of Guysville Route 1 shares a mid December cheese ball recipe. Ingredients include bleu cheese spread cheddar cheese spread cream cheese and parsley with pecan coating and optional dry onions. Serve with crackers at holiday gatherings and New Year parties.
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Marian Reeder
David E. Bennett
Guysville
Bennett
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