Betty Ford and Gerald Ford as Washington News Mates
In early 1949 a young Gerald Ford and his bride Betty joined Washington society as visitors to Women's National Press Club events. The author recalls inviting the couple, noting their charm and friendliness, with Betty sending handwritten thanks. The piece follows Betty and Gerald Ford through later years, up to 1965 and beyond, highlighting continuity in character despite rising political duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Harry S Truman
White House
Thomas E. Dewey
Truman
Grand Rapids
Mich
Women’s National Press Club
Washington Press Club
United Press
Michigan
United States
Rep
Gerald R. Ford
Betty
Washington
Congress
House
Charles A. Halleck
Alexandria
Fortune
Legislator Questions Size of Legislative Staff Pay Raises
Des Moines Iowa Rep Laverne Schroeder says he is shocked at the large pay increases for legislative employees this year. He cites figures approved by House and Senate committees showing big gains for caucus director Tom O Hearn legislative counsel Dan Dudley and others, while noting overtime pay for journal staff. Schroeder warns of bitterness and plans to press for changes if salaries rise further. Elizabeth Isaacson and Francis Stephani among staff also saw raises as the pay plan moved through the chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
Laverne Schroeder
Rcouncil Bluffs
Schroeder
House
Senate
Tom O’hern
Dan Dudley
Mary Jo Welch
Sharon Robinson
O’hern
Journal
Elizabeth Isaacson
Francis Stephani
Vivian Anders
Carol Edwards
Iowa lawmakers face energy problem and possible action
Des Moines reports on the energy crisis with quotes from Sen. Robert Carr Rep. Mary O Halloran and Sen. James Gallagher. They discuss federal action versus state measures weathering high utility costs and boosting conservation through standards tax incentives and education. Maurice Van Nostrand warns of foreign oil dependence and potential economic disaster if supply is disrupted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Congress
Lowa
Iowa
Robert Carr
D-Dubuque
Carr
Mary O'Halloran
Cedar Falls
House Energy Committee
America
Dale Tieden
R-Elkader
Gallagher
O'Halloran
Maurice van Nostrand
United States
van Nostrand
Carter
Tieden
Lowell Norland
D-Kensett
House
Ways-Means Committee
Mary
Iowa Midshipman Takes Part in Carter Inaugural Parade
Midshipman Steve A. Tilton of Anamosa was among participants in the inaugural parade for President Jimmy Carter. The U.S. Naval Academy cadet belonged to one of the academy's top three parade companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Steve A. Tilton
Terry T. Tilton
Anamosa
Jimmy Carter
Tilton
U.S. Naval Academy
Turner argues death penalty would deter Iowa murders
Des Moines AP reports Attorney General Richard Turner argues reinstating capital punishment would deter crime in Iowa. He cites a Nebraska to Iowa case of a man who killed in Iowa to illustrate the lack of the death penalty. The piece notes the Iowa Supreme Court order allowing a lawyer to withdraw, Hildreth’s guilty plea to the 1976 shotgun murder, and Turner’s push for a bill to impose the death penalty in cases of premeditated murder with aggravating factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner
Iowa
Des Moines
Richard Turner
Attorney
Iowa Supreme Court
Jerry M. Hildreth
Kenneth Leon Boyd
Sallis
Nebraska
Hildreth
Iowa State Penitentiary
Fort Madison
Richard Ramsey
R-Osceola
Gene Glenn
D-Ottumwa
Senate Judiciary Committee
Glenn
Film Features at Effigy Mounds Weekend Showings
Effigy Mounds north of McGregor presents Cave People of the Philippines about the Taladays a Mindanao rainforest stone age culture. Villages in the Sky on Hopi villages of northern Arizona. Screenings Saturday Sunday hourly 11 am to 4 pm and Monday 1 pm. Exhibit by Mar Mac Community school students included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mar-Mac Community School
Also Mentioned on This Page
Richard M. Nixon
Ford
Solon
Caucus
Dudley
Welch
Robinson
House Journal
Mary O’halloran
Roger Munns
Gazette
Statehouse
Sen
James Gallagher
D-Jesup
Senate Energy Unit
Energy Policy Council
Palo
Jones
OPEC
Wisconsin
Conservancy Plan
James Middleswart
Indianola
House Energy Unit
Arlyn Danker
R-Minden
William Palmer
Martin Garvey
1St Avenue S.E
E Ave. N.W
Cedar Rapids
Mason Cty
Sieur City
31St ST
Marion, IA
Val Corley
C. Edwin Moore
Pottawattamie County
Chicago
Omaha
Charles Dean) Sallis
Chevrolet
Vegas
First Avenue S.E
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!