Divorce Rate Falling Not Rising Reiss Says
Dr. Ira L. Reiss of the University of Iowa told the Family Service Agency meeting that the divorce rate has fallen since the 1940s and that several myths about marriage are not supported by data. He cited Metropolitan Life figures, discussed teen marriages, religious influence, childless couples, and counselor attitudes while noting marriages remain stable.
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Ulbricht Retains Top Communist Party Post in East Berlin
In East Germany Walter Ulbricht, 69, kept his position as first secretary of the central committee as the Communist party announced a larger leadership. The show of Khrushchev’s support underscored Ulbricht’s continued dominance and dispelled Western hints he might be replaced.
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Meaghan New Linn Chairman of Bond Program
James J. Meaghan former Cedar Rapids mayor is named volunteer chairman of the U S savings bond program for Linn county replacing the late Otto E Ambroz. Meaghan a Hayden Stone representative brings civic and patriotic drive and led the 1942 county war bond drive in Huron S Oak. Marvin M Schmidt state volunteer chairman made the appointment praising his promotional and financial experience.
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Cedar Rapids
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Huron
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Marvin M. Schmidt
Schmidt
Mexican business profits rise on capital investment
Mexico City AP reports last year profits from capital investment rose about 10 percent before dropping 2 percent overall, outlining a shift in corporate earnings and investment performance amid market conditions.
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Mexico City
Drake University to confer degrees at mid winter commencement
About 160 graduates are listed for Drake University mid winter commencement. Three Eastern Iowa residents receive degrees: Rebecca S. Pavlovec of Calmar earns a BA in English, Kent W. Johnson of Cedar Rapids earns a BS in business administration, and Thomas J. Sandell of Iowa City earns an MA in history.
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Cedar Rapids
Troyer to Speak at Coe Convocation
Dr. Howard W. Troyer dean of Cornell College will headline a Coe college convocation Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Coe auditorium. Open to the public. Troyer since 1957 at Cornell previously English literature professor at Lawrence College.
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JFK News Chat To Be Thursday
The White House announced President Kennedy will hold a news conference Thursday at 3 p.m. CST instead of Wednesday. The shift avoids a clash with advance copies of his tax message going to Congress and possible briefing on the message.
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Auto Production By Firms Listed
Detroit AP reports weekly and year to date auto production by various manufacturers for 1962-63, compared with the previous year, as Automotive News lists the figures.
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Automotive News
Eisenhower Defends Press Standards On Nixon Backlash
Former President Eisenhower praises press freedom but condemns biased reporting on Richard Nixon. He cites a Saturday Evening Post piece noting a hostile press climate during Nixon’s political comeback bid, and urges greater media responsibility and restraint against character assassination.
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Nixon
Los Angeles
Edmund Brown
Spain Introduces Daily Minimum Wage for Unskilled Workers
Madrid reports new minimum wage rules set at 60 pesetas per day for workers over 18. The Gazette Help Wanted ads now reflect the official wage standard.
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Madrid
Spain
Collins Credit Union To Hear Richard Hagen
Richard E. Hagen advertising manager for CUNA mutual insurance society speaks to Collins Credit Union members Tuesday at 7 30 pm in Cedar Rapids public library. Hagen joined CUNA mutual in 1957 and has worked in advertising with Ray O Vac. He has served on the CUNA educational committee.
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Kennedy Sisters Trip Postponed Indefinitely
President Kennedy’s sisters Eunice, Jean, and Patricia have postponed their planned trip indefinitely, state officials announced. The postponement comes amid unspecified scheduling conflicts and follow-up briefings are expected.
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Patricia
Rickover Calls For Higher Teacher Pay In New York
Admiral Hyman Rickover, head of the AEC reactor program, argued that a good teacher should be paid more than a senator or an admiral. He urged reallocating funds from military to education if needed, criticizing emphasis on salable skills and admin promoters over teachers. He also scolded parent teacher associations as an infernal nuisance.
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Hyman Rickover
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