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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1969

Page

11

Woman power drives Chicago student protests demand equality

Chicago scholars report an eight story campus sit in at the University of Chicago administration building as about 300 students demand feminine equality after the firing of sociology professor Marlene Dixon. Louise Brotsky, an 18 year old sophomore from San Francisco, becomes a focal point describing female stereotypes and the call for pregnancy leave and women in the faculty. The movement spreads to include black and poor students and a push for more student voice while insisting on peaceful action and equal footing with male counterparts.

University of Chicago Woman Power Chicago Louise San Francisco Marlene Dixon Women’s Liberation Caucus Feminine Revolt Valerie Salonis Andy Warhol Warhol Miss Salonis

Joint Enlistment Not A Workable Plan For Lovers

Mike Jones 18 and Rosa Lee Stinnett 19, in love, delayed marriage until service. They both entered the air force January 9 and went to Texas. Mike, at Lackland AFB, aggravated a hip injury and received medical discharge. Rosa remains in basic training with about four years to serve. They now plan a two year wait to marry.

Richmond Mike Jones Rosa Lee Stinnett Rosa Mike Air Force Texas Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio

Reid seeks amendment to allow non denominational prayer in public buildings

Representative Charlotte T. Reid proposes a constitutional change to permit non denominational prayer in public buildings including schools. She argues the amendment counters Supreme Court rulings that bar officially sponsored prayer in public schools.

Washington UPI Charlotte T. Reid R-Ill Supreme Court

Denver PBA Open Featured on PRO BOWLERS TOUR This Week

The Denver PBA Open airs this week on color at 2 30 PM Saturday on Channel 9 KCRG TV. Local bowling fans can catch highlights and standings as top tour players compete.

Denver Kcrgtv

Jumpsuits Fashion's Charisma Move From Workwear to Evening Wear

Edith Head notes coveralls evolve into evening jumpsuits in gold lame brocade sequins and mink fabrics. The piece highlights the appeal of feminine silhouettes and trends like capes pantsuits and sashes as the fashion world embraces a new charisma in spring style.

Mrs. Brooksby Leads PTA Dinner Speech on Involvement

Lois Marks reports Dorothy Brooksby, a National Education Association official from Washington DC, spoke to a 350 plus audience at Jefferson High School for the 22nd annual Founders Day PTA dinner sponsored by the PTA council. Her program centered on active involvement and four partner education, with group discussions and panel reports.

Dorothy Brooksby Jefferson High School PTA Council Brooksby Washington, D.C National Education Assn Westside Allen Koepke Misses Hazel Oline Siem Mmes Robert Hammill Joseph Hanisch Kenneth Hansen Walter Steggall

Sisters Reunited In Maternity Ward

In Chatham England two sisters who had not seen each other in 30 years were reunited in a maternity ward after a short conversation. Shirley Stevens gave birth to a girl while her sister Mabel King had a boy. Both spent childhoods in foster homes and had lived within five miles of each other since marriage.

Chatham England Shirley Stevens Stevens Mabel King

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Sheryl Rompot

Miss Sheryl Rompot was honored at a shower hosted by Suburban Co-Workers at Mrs. Jerry Newport’s home 2125 Wilson Ave SW. The guest of honor received a group gift and will marry March 22 to W Robert Abbott son of Dr and Mrs Wilton R Abbott of Los Altos Hills Calif.

Sheryl Rompot Co-Workers Club Jerry Newport Wilson Avenue Miss Rompot Elmer Rompets Hughes Drive W. Robert Abbott Wilton R. Abbott Los Altos Hills Calif

Miss Patricia Ireland Honored At Shower Before February Wedding

Miss Patricia Ireland daughter of Mrs Lyle Ireland and the late Mr Ireland was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs Walter A Benson and daughter Kathie. Twenty guests attended. She is the February 22 bride elect of Raymond Swyres son of the R W Swyres of Third Avenue SE.

Patricia Ireland Lyle Ireland Twenty-third Street Mr. Ireland Walter A. Benson Kathie Twenty Fifth Street Miss Ireland Raymond Swyres R. W. Swyres Third Avenue

Attorney’s Chivalry Triggers Mistrial in St Louis Case

Attorney John G. Roach gave a ride to a juror, Bernadette Campbell, outside the St Louis county courthouse. The act did not save his client Hess Miller from a mistrial in the concealed weapons trial, as Judge Michael Scott declared.

ST. Louis John G. Roach Bernadette Campbell Roach Hess Miller Ronald Rothman Michael Scott Scott

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