Thin-skinned women in headlines again
Mike Deupree critiques a poll on women’s attitudes toward men, noting commissioned by Virginia Slims and outlining how readers might misinterpret the results. He cites 54 percent of women believing men think of bedmates, 58 percent irritated by nude female images, 53 percent annoyed by jokes about women, and 42 percent calling men selfish, with satire on gendered stereotypes.
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Johnson
Marin
Virginia Slims
Bugatti Royale Breaks World Price Record in London Sale
A group of Japanese businessmen paid more than 14 million for a 59 year old Bugatti Royale, making it the world’s most expensive car. The 3 ton Type 41 Royale, one of six made, surpassed a 1963 Ferrari GTO sold for about 13 million to a Japanese buyer. The Royale cost 22 300 when new in 1931 and last changed hands to Swedish real estate developer Hans Thulin. The sale was confirmed by Nicholas Harley, a London vintage car dealer.
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Sunday Times
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Nicholas Harley
Variety
U.S
Cedar Rapids Gazette Subscription Rates Note
The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists home delivery and mail subscription prices including weekly rates for motor route six issues per week and annual options. Details show Morning Editions and Sunday packages, with varying prices for local and out of state subscribers.
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Gazette Company
Third Avenue SE
Iowa
Cedar
U.S
Associated Press
Cedar Rapids Gazette, Inc
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Broadway's Chorus Line ends record Broadway run after 6137 shows
Broadway bids farewell to A Chorus Line after a 15 year run and 6137 performances the longest in Broadway history. Producer Joseph Papp salutes dancers and original cast as photos of Michael Bennett are shown and last night’s finale draws wild applause. Tickets ranged 80 to 500 dollars and proceeds benefited the New York Shakespeare Festival.
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New York
Broadway
Joseph Papp
Papp
Michael Bennett
Bennett
New York Shakespeare Festival
Newman Theater
Postville hospital seeks public backing for credit line
The Postville Community Memorial Hospital Board urged 140 residents to support a $250,000 line of credit to cover expenses as the financially strained city hospital faces potential closure. Trustees cited doctor shortages and high costs, with council awaiting public reaction before voting.
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Sy Val Swinton
Iowa
Bureau
Postville
Community Memorial Hospital Board
Allamakee
Lyle Zieman
Allamakee County
Veterans Memorial Hospital
Waukon
Randy Ellis
Lyle Opheim
Mark Zieman
Pat Schultz
Dave Matzke
Matzke
Antiquated Wisconsin adultery law sparks court clash
A 28 year old woman Donna Carroll faces arraignment in northern Wisconsin on adultery charges, a rare felony punishable by two years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Prosecutors defend enforcing the statute while defense groups from the ACLU push to declare it unconstitutional.
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New York Times
Chicago
Wisconsin
Donna Carroll
New York
Connecticut
Illinois
American Civil Liberties Union
Carroll
Robert Carroll
Robert Eaton
Ronald Allen
Northwestern University School of Law
Allen
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