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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1972

Page

8

Women on Patrol in Dallas Shifts Break Barriers

In Dallas two women Barbara Nagel and Norma Ferguson become patrol officers in a pilot program, serving in north Dallas under Unit 326. They train in defensive tactics, respond to calls, and work to prevent crime, with supervisors evaluating their performance against male trainees.

Dallas UPI B. Vandeventer Eagey Barbara Vandeventer Cecil C. Wallace Northwest District Sai Wallace Ken Coop Coop Norma Lee Academy Hersell 536 Pupi Pola Norma Farijison Barbara Vandeventer America Mien

Rankin Reveals Past Reformatory Sentence In Cincinnati

Doris Rankin, newly elected Democratic national committeewoman, disclosed she spent a year at a state reformatory 14 years ago after forgery conviction in 1967. The widow and mother of three, pledged to Sen. McGovern, said she wanted to silence rumors and described herself as a model of rehabilitation while living back in society.

Cincinnati UPI Mratt Doris. Rankin Rankin George McGovern Marysville Reformatory For Women

Rankin elected to national committee amid rumors and tension

Mrs Rankin, public relations director at Seven Hills neighborhood houses, said she faced rival pressure within the McGovern campaign when she secured a national committee post. Her husband William died seven years ago and her children are 25, 23, and 18. The piece also notes that in 1849 Capt Randolph Marcy escorted gold seekers from Fort Smith, Arkansas, through the Indian Territory to Eastern Oklahoma, a route later called the California road.

Rankin Ohio McGovern National Committee Randolph Marcy Fort Smith Ark Indian Territory Mon Oklahoma California

Weddings Wood Yake Minn Miss Van Marlene Bross and Jennis Eldon Raver Wed

Miss van Marlene Bross of Richo and Jennis Eldon Raver of Walker Iowa wed June 19 at St Yuke s Lutheran with Rev Emanuel Blomquist officiating. The bride attended Concordia College St Paul and the groom also studied there later at Concordia Senior College Fort Wayne Ind They reside in Fort Wayne and plan further study.

Wood Yake Minn van Marlene Bross Jennis Eldon Raver St Yuke’s Lutheran Emanuel Blomquist Eoward Bross Richo Sidon Walker Iowa Concordia College St. Paul Concordia Senior College Fort Wayne Ind Hawler Vooth

No Skeletons In Nixon Closet Says Pat Nixon

Pat Nixon tells CBS that no skeletons exist in Richard Nixon’s past and that the couple will remain in politics after the White House. She defends Nixon’s campaign style against Meade and Eisenhower era scrutiny, saying they will continue to back candidates and not “campaign on the low road.”

Washington UPI Nixon Miles White House CBS News John F. Kennedy Sen George

Duplicate Bridge West Side Cheb Winners of Howell Move ment Game

The fragment notes a bridge event with names Gaz Riders Price Administration, Jay Baum, Mrs, Thomas Mullin, Charles Leipold and references a Sunday 5 30 start and a meat distribution rationing problem.

West Side Cheb Thoraday Welty Way Gaz Riders Price Administration Jay Baum Thomas Mullin Mragram Charles Leipold

Women’s Golf Winners At Squaw Creek Event

Thursday’s 18 hole flight winners included Mrs. Gerald Johnson’s championship and Mrs. EB Houghton A flight, with front nine leaders Mrs. Robert Glee and Mrs. Robert Johnson. Guest winners were Mrs. Doc Orris and Mrs. William Schwitzer. medalist honors earned by Mrs. Lalatd Burns and Mrs. Richard Bleaking. Next Thursday a two ball event with partner drawing and potluck lunch is planned at 8:30 for shotgun start at 9.

Gerald Johnson Houghton Tom Chukas Robert Glee Robert Johnson Ray Engers Ted: Kubicek George Ludlow Back David NASA Frank Plaff Don Healy Wendell Bell Robert Young Charles Izer Tom Thomason Doc Orris William Schwitzer Young John J. Petersen Eggers Squaw Creek Richard ‘Christensen Richard Ross Lalatd Burns Richard Bleaking Ran Corey Arthur Redel George Schmidt William T. McAllen Frank Frajman George Carrus Ron Anderson Funday Mided Leo Wilson John O'Conell Twit Marvin’ Martin Ray Hinkley Richard Hagerman Jame P i . James Plumb Robert Tt Dik A. Mes Owen Winterberg Joan: Erickson Rvd. Kadlok D. May Robert ‘North Nobert Higgins Georges Tolbert Jim Tuller Layher Norris Hunt Knott Bert Hoffman North Hunt

Watchdog teens fight pollution in Louisville drive

Michael Hughes 18, a Jefferson Community College sophomore, leads Watchdogs on Environment in Louisville with teen ally Debbie Walker and P E W Pollton Endangers the World. They surveil polluters, push ecology court fines, and urge early education to curb open burning littering and pollution.

New York UPI Michael” Hughes Supefendor Hughes Louisville Jefferson Community College Watchdoxs On Environment W.O.E

Nevada sees wedding and divorce boom in 1972

Nevada reports a surge in marriages and divorces in early 1972. Marriages rose to about 53 085 in the first six months, a 14.41 percent jump, while divorces reached 5 626, up 44.8 percent. State health officials note no waiting period for marriage and limited bridegroom testing requirements.

Carson City Nev UPI Evada John Sullivan Seebio State Health Department Nevada California New York Texas Ilinois

Shower honors Barbara Otten at Plainview home

Miss Barbara Otten daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Otten of 420 Plainview Drive NW was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Don Shipman and her daughter Legtee at 730 PM Thursday. Co hostesses and 24 guests attended including Mrs. L V Beadle and daughter Cindy and Mrs. Gerald Duenow and daughter. The event also noted Sept 3 bride elect Blaine Waychoff, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Waychoff of Fairfax.

Barbara Otten Bob Otten Plainview Drive Don Shipman Leg L.V. Beadle Cindy Gerald Duenow Otten Blaine Waychoff Ray Way- Johaff Fairfax

Dear Abby readers weigh dress code and recognition logic

A Cleveland Plain Dealer reader laments a receptionist failing to recognize a valued customer due to attire and urges identification for discounts. The letter mocks clerics and notes generals wore distinctive headgear to avoid friendly fire, while another response parodies recognition and identity in public life.

Abby Cleveland Plain Dealer Montgomery Napoleon Stonewall Jackson Bob Hope Father Liederbach Cleveland

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