Image of happy political family fades in divorce era
Washington report shows divorces among politicians rising, with figures noting two percent of public officials divorced versus higher rates in entertainment and media. Prominent cases include Senators Riegle, Talmadge, Weicker, and Dole plus rise in stress on spouses due to schedules, travel, and constant public scrutiny.
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Washington
Herman Talmadge
D-Ga
Lowell P. Weicker, Jr
R-Conn
Donald W. Riegle
D-Mich
Riegle
Betty Talmadge
Angelina Alioto
San Francisco
Joseph Alioto
Alioto
January Birthstone Exhibits Variety and History
January birthstone garnet offers the broadest variety among stones with colors from deep red almandite to green tsavorite. Garnet is common globally and used in abrasives as well. The gem symbolizes true friendship and fidelity per the American Gem Society. Also noting entertainer Danny Thomas is 63 today.
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Garnet
Danny Thomas
Bridge winners at YWCA Mitchell movement
In the open game played Wednesday at the YWCA the North-South winners were Mrs. Charles Leipold and Mrs. Thomas Mullin first with Mrs. John Stamy and Bruce Thier second. East-West winners were Tait and Phil Cummins first with Mrs. Don Engel and Frank Zeman second. Next game at 12:30 Saturday at the YWCA.
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Mitchell Movement
YWCA
Charles Leipold
Thomas Mullin
John Stamy
Bruce Thiher
Tait
Phil Cummins
Don Engel
Frank Zeman
Company Offers New Natural Baby Foods
Beech Nut Corp announces a new line labeled natural baby foods in New York. The company eliminates added salt preservatives artificial flavors and colors from 84 items and reduces sugar across most products while leaving some tart items sweetened. Frank C. Nichols urges industry wide adoption for better child nutrition. Gerber notes similar offerings exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Baker-Beech-Nut Corp
Company
Frank C. Nichols
Children of America
Prince Andrew Plays Canadian Style Hockey
Prince Andrew aged 16 nursed a sore elbow after his first Canadian style hockey game at Lakefield College School in Ontario. He scored two goals during the exchange visit with Gordonstoun in Scotland and said the school exceeded his expectations, though he expected a log cabin and bread and water.
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Lakefield
Canada
Prince Andrew
Lakefield College School
Queen Elizabeth II
Prince Philip
Gordonstoun
Elgin
Scotland
Personal Shower Honors Lori Aarhus Bride Elect
Mrs. Harriet Aarhus hosted a personal bridal shower for Miss Lori Aarhus of Walker at 4740 Woodview Drive NE. Twelve guests attended as Lori, daughter of DuWayne and spouse, prepares to wed Jan 29 to Keven Barron, son of Pete Barron.
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Harriet Aarhus
Woodview Drive
Lori Aarhus
Walker
Miss Aarhus
DuWayne Aarhus
Keven Barron
Barron
Pete Barron
New Early Deadlines For Sunday Family Focus
The Gazette announces new deadlines for the Sunday Family Focus section. Effective Jan 10 all news must be submitted to the Women's department by 1 p.m. Monday prior to publication due to reduced press capacity during equipment upgrades.
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Family Focus
Women’s Department
Gazette
Computer Aids Adult Adoptees With National Registry
Evanston based Yesterday's Children plans to activate the National Adoption Registry to help adoptees locate biological parents using a computer. Founder Donna Cullom notes nine million adoptees in the U.S. and says records are often sealed, making matches difficult but possible as data grows. The nonprofit runs on file cards and plans to collect names and birth dates to improve odds of matches.
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Evanston
Ill
Donna Cullom
United States
Miss Cullom
National Adoption Registry
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