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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1972
Page
5
Coris King widow of Dr Martin Luther King Jr presses for a national holiday in honor of a black man. She campaigns to have King’s birthday January 15 declared a national holiday while Georgia lawmakers have twice declined to make it a state holiday.
Miss Pamnle Ann Dahlen and Edward Collor Greedy wed at St Andrew's Catholic Church in St Paul. The couple, former Cedar Rapids residents, are UW Stevens Point students. Reception followed at St Paul College Club. They plan to reside in Stevens Point after January 17.
Prime Minister Sirimaya Banaraneike underwent an appendicitis operation at a private Colombo hospital. A communiqué from her office said she was making good progress and that appointments have been canceled through next week.
In Chatham England Jenny Stromavist, 70, at a pensioners party sang Moonlight Bay and hit a high note that shattered a bottle on the bar. She quipped I have barred myself from singing near bars.
Washington reports that Andrew Wyeth is the president's choice to paint the official portrait but no plans exist to start until after leaving office. White House sought to clear confusion after Wyeth’s selection was announced, calling it a misstep.
In Waltham and Boston notes, Marilyn道aylue lacked funds to travel to New Orleans and begged on streets while Margaret Witzhugh Browne, a prominent Boston portrait painter of the 1940s, dies at 87. Browne painted figures such as Henry Ford, King Alfonso XI of Spain, and Bobby Jones and ran art schools in Boston and Gloucester until 1970.
Miss Taylor, 22, a Bentley College senior, received a $250 round trip first class trip after a travel agency donated the prize. Vacations Inc held a board meeting and decided to award the prize to the petitioner who had only $15 saved, calling it a generous community gesture.
Federal HEW report says women face bias in health, education, and employment. Women are underrepresented in top HEW positions, doctors dismiss female symptoms, and graduates show higher qualifications than men but fewer degrees. Median income for women 65 plus is far lower than men's, and many retire early. The report notes ongoing inroads by investigations but few resolutions, with calls for more study and information.
Sacramento California governor Ronald Reagan was queried about only eight percent of state commissioners being women. He joked he would explain to his wife when he gets home, then said he would review the appointments and that his administration has tried to place women in state jobs.
The Howell movement winners were Miss Elizabeth Splinter with Royce McCray for Trvst and Richard Nassif with Keith Erickson, second place. The next game is scheduled for Sunday at 5 30.
The Ohio Republican central and executive committee endorsed Nixon for re election on Thursday and surprised observers by naming Marlita C. Moore as its alternate choice. Moore is believed to be the first woman named to the role in GOP history. The committee also formed a slate of ten large delegates pledged to Nixon for the May 2 primary.
Mrs Richard Nixon asked Soviet cultural minister for Bolshoi Ballet to perform Swan Lake in the traditional version during the Nixon White House meeting. She said she wants to see the classic ballet in Moscow in May when she travels with the president. Mrs Furtseva indicated the request would be granted.
Rome report notes fashion week tightening costs push famous houses to limit reveals with reduced lines. Yves Saint Laurent warns fashion faces risk as brands like Konlana and Forquet trim shows to two annually, leaning on private clients and boutiques.
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