Time Out To Check Christmas Tree Lights Safety
CPSC rep Job Baxter urged Cedar Rapids shoppers and retailers to inspect decorative lights for defects and cracked sockets. Volunteers survey retailer knowledge, report hazards to manufacturers, and push voluntary recalls on faulty sets. Standards may appear by next Christmas as manufacturers address safety.
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Job Baxter
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
CPSC
Kansas City
Baxter
Cedar Rapids
Basler
New England
Georgia
U. S
Geaud
Washington, D.C
NOW Wants Ford To Rescind Nomination
John Paul Stevens nomination to the Supreme Court draws a protest from NOW over remarks prioritizing discrimination against blacks over women. Stevens testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee while noting equality of the sexes and questioning the impact of an Equal Rights Amendment. Kennedy presses Stevens on affirmative action and race-based remedies as he seeks a record showing impartial application of the law to all citizens.
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Washington
Naviona Organization
Warner
Ford
Supreme Court
John Paul Stevens
Stevens
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
Karen
Bart Bee
Sasidéam
Edward M. Kennedy
Kennedy
U.S. Firedit
Industry mobility hinges on wives support say expert
New York AP report quotes Michigan State professor Eugene Jennings who argues corporate mobility relies on wives' willingness to relocate. He notes a shift from home managers to career wives, creating inequities and risking future leadership as companies push for mobility and sometimes assist spouses. He urges firms to engage mobile wives to sustain executive pipelines.
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New York
Eugene Jennings
Jennings
Michigan State University
Evert
Woman Denied Bail in Dublin Court Case
Marian Coyle, 19, and Eddie Gallagher faced a Dublin court on Monday as bail was denied for Coyle who remains in custody until January 4. Police had surrounded the pair after a stand with Dutch industrialist Tiede Herrema, following a one day police serve before their apprehension.
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Marian Coyle
Dublin
Miss Coyle
Eddie Gallagher
Tiede Herrema
Caroline Johnson Marries Lloyd Matthess in Springville Church
SPRINGVILLE The Presbyterian church hosted the marriage of Miss Caroline Joanne Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert E Johnson of Mr Vernon and Pe Lloyd George Matthess of San Diego California The Rev Harold Matlin officiated at 7 pm A reception for 150 followed at Lisbon Legion hall Matron of honor was Mrs Steve Hoffmiester maid of honor Mary Matthess brother of the groom served as best man Joseph Matthess groomsman ushers included Timothy E Johnson and Barry Matthess candlelighters were Michael Johnson and Eddie Newzil Stacey Johnson also joined the wedding party The bride wore a long sleeve empire gown of jersey crepe with a matching hooded cape and chapel train Her flowers were white sweetheart roses Attendants gowns were royal blue velvet Each carried a bouquet of white mums After a brief wedding trip the bride a Mt Vernon high school senior will live with her parents Matthess will return to San Diego where he serves in the U S Marine Corps
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Springville
Presbyterian Church
Caroline Joanne Johnson
Herbert E. Johnsons
Vernon
Lloyd George Matthess
San Die 2O
Calif
John ‘Taylor
Tipton
Maynard Matthess
Davenport
Harold Matlin
Lisbon Legion Hall
Steve Hoffmiester
Mary Matthess
Joseph Matthess
Hoffmiester
Timothy E. Johnson
Barry Matthess
Michael Johnson
Eddie Newzil
Stacey Johnson
Mt Vernon High School
Mr. Matthess
San Diego
Ute Mare Corps
Dear Abby Advice on Voyeur Husband and Neighbor Dogs
A reader seeks help about a husband labeled a peeping Tom and asks if he could be dangerous after multiple voyeur incidents involving sisters. Abby advises the chances are small, urges professional help, and notes improvement possible with commitment. A second letter complains of neighborhood dogs disturbing sleep and damage to yard, with Abby suggesting contacting local police or sheriff and reporting dog-owners.
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Abby
Duchess of Windsor Still Improves After 17 Days in Hospital
Paris UPI report says the Duchess of Windsor, aged in her 80s, shows continued improvement after 17 days in an American hospital for recurrent stomach pain. She plans to leave December 16 for a canal visit to New York, according to sources close to the widow.
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Paris
UPI
Duchess of Windsor
New York
Mae
Bridge Winners at Noshidges Park Church Event
North-south Jo Carlson and Linda Ashton won first place with Eleanor Fitzpaatrich and Mary Enthey second. East-west Ese Vinquith and Twyla Hell took first, while ob Howered and Shiey Moore were second. Overall champions were Mrs. Ashton and Ms. Carson. Next game starts at 9 Monday at the church.
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Noshidges Park Christian Church
Jo Carlson
Linda Ashton
Eleanor Fitzpaatrich
Mary Enthey
Diese Vinquith
Twyla Hell
Shiey Moore
Mrs. Ashton
Ms. Carson
Prize Winning Author Dies
Washington author Constance Melaughlia Green, a Pulitzer Prize winner in 1963 for Washington: Village and Capital, 1800-1878, died of a heart attack yesterday at age Th. She described her prize work as interpretative rather than comprehensive. She lived in Washington and died at her daughter’s home in Annapolis, Maryland.
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Washington
LPI
Constance Melaughlia Green
Capital
Priday
Village and Capital
Greene
Annapollis
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