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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1975
Page
2
A trio of reader questions covers handling a daughter living with her boyfriend, giving tactful comments about a homely child in photos, and a father’s $100 haircut bargain with his son. Abby advises private talking points, sincere praise without deception, and honoring cash-for-haircut agreements.
In Columbus Ohio probate court offers bargain marriage licenses at 2.15 before a 9.00 price in 1976. Judge Richard E Metcalf says the 60 day licenses attract couples as school breaks and holidays drive weddings. He notes trends like women keeping maiden names and potential name changes after marriage.
Modern medicine has extended life but with mixed blessings. Life expectancy rose from 47 in 1900 to 71.9 today per December Reader's Digest. Although living longer, 38 percent of those over 65 have a chronic condition that limits activity, half of them seriously, and five percent are homebound.
Blind OSU graduate Janie Byars, finishing a sociology degree two years after transferring from Tulsa Junior College, urges differently-abled students to aim for major universities. She will begin teaching Braille, typing and business independence at the Oklahoma League for the Blind in Oklahoma City, after moving from a dorm to independent living and work.
A $2.1 million civil suit was filed in U S district court against the owner Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co and the operator Oglebay Norton Co over the Edmund Fitzgerald disaster. Mrs Mary G Poviach widow of crewman John J Poviach alleges the ore carrier was unseaworthy and that the defendants knew the storm would be unsurvivable. The ship sank on November 10 with 29 crew members aboard. Northwestern Mutual and Oglebay Norton have asked to limit liability to $817,920 in related suits.
In Flint Michigan the Flint Journal faced a Christmas reader response after reporter Alan MacLeese wrote a page one letter claiming there is no man named Santa Claus. He contrasted this with a belief in a spirit of love and magic. The letter influenced two local girls aged nine to doubt Santa. Some readers praised the paper for handling a delicate issue, while others criticized the stance. The editor referenced the Yes Virginia sentiment but maintained the stance that Santa Claus exists as a belief for many. The girls and their parents were unaware of the letter before publication.
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