Goddess of Pity Wins Over Skeptical Housewife
A New York couple recounts acquiring a small bronze statue titled Goddess of Pity from Seoul for about eight dollars. The piece, once in an antiques shop, becomes a living decor item lit by a candle, drawing guests who debate its proper display. Frances relocates the statue to a bathroom, sparking playful jealousy and ongoing fascination.
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Des Moines Lt Herrick outlines three E's for highway safety
Lt David Herrick, 48, set to become chief of the Iowa State Highway Patrol on January 1, emphasizes enforcement education and engineering as the three E's of highway safety with a focus on enforcing laws and adequate personnel to reduce traffic accidents. He notes speed alcohol and thoughtlessness as main causes and supports a night speed limit.
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Senators Mark Strategy to End Filibuster in New Senate
Washington insiders report senators including Humphrey plan swift moves at the opening session to curb filibusters as Civil Rights measures loom. A Dec 30 conference is set to discuss Rule 22 changes and the two thirds vote hurdle for stopping debate.
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Iowa Divorce Rate Shows Small Drop
Iowa's divorce rate rose about 9 percent in the first ten months of 1952 versus 1951 with 4,598 divorces granted January through October compared with 4,205 the prior year. Marriages declined to 18,506 from 20,334 and births fell from 21,499 to 21,003 while accidental deaths dropped 4 percent and motor vehicle deaths fell 8 percent.
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