Politicians Wives Take Jobs to Boost Income and Independence
In Washington many wives of prominent politicians take jobs to supplement family income while avoiding conflicts of interest. Marion Javits resigned her Iran airline publicity post amid scrutiny. Betty Talmadge built a multimillion meat brokerage and Antoinette Hatfield works in real estate. Betty Talmadge and others stress flexible schedules to meet obligations, with husbands’ careers kept separate from their own work.
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Washington
Marion Javits
Jacob B. Javits
Joyce Rumsfeld
Secretary of Defense
Georgetown
Lou Tower
Antoinette Hatfield
Betty Talmadge
Senate Agriculture Committee
Rumsfeld
Tower
University of Maryland
Marvella Bayh
Sen
Birch Bayh
Mark O. Hatfield
R-Ore
Yvonne Burke
Dcalif
Joan Braden
State Department
Dear Abby column on mail etiquette and engagements
Readers discuss how to address mail for unmarried couples, ring wearing customs, and a letter for Abby’s guidance. Grace in Michigan bets on simplicity, a sender recalls misplacing a diamond, and a reader jokes about protecting a ring. Abby offers a booklet order.
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Abby
Florida
Mary
John Smith
Mary Jones
Mary Smith
Grace
Michigan
Senate Kills Day-Care Roadblock
The Senate rejected an effort to block new federal day care standards, approving a bill 65 to 24 that delays certain staffing rules until July 1, provides 250 million dollars to states, and expands a tax credit for centers hiring welfare mothers. The measure now faces House review and potential technical challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
House Budget Committees
Coalition Urges Ban on Nitrate and Nitrite in Foods
A coalition of five groups led by Ralph Nader’s health research group urged the Agriculture Department to ban nitrate and nitrite in cured meats and baby foods over cancer risk concerns. They criticized department standards as unacceptable and said current practices would be legalized. The protest included Center for Science in the Public Interest, Consumers Union, EDF, and NRDC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Ralph Nader
Health Research Group
Center For Science In the Public Interest
Consumers Union, Environmental Defense Fund
Natural Resources Defense Council
Conference Speaker Calls Rape A Political Issue
Iowa City report details Susan Brownmiller’s view that rape is a political issue not a mere crime. She urged stronger policing, longer sentences, and a ban on erotic depictions of rape while opposing prostitution legalization. A Sri Lankan panelist questioned gender roles and a caste-like view in feminism.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Susan Brownmiller
University of Iowa
Brownmiller
Bertha Pulle
Sri Lanka
United States
Pulse
Pulle
Texas
Groundhog Day Preview at Indian Creek Nature Center
Hikers will scout woodlands at Indian Creek Nature Center Sunday for a Groundhog Day Preview from 2 to 4. The event features a search for the groundhog amid winter hibernation facts explained by director Curt Abdoudi. Admission is 50 cents for non members. free for members.
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Indian Creek Nature Center
Woodchuck
Curt Abdoudi
Nature Center
Abdoudi
Otis and
Bertram Roads
Cedar Rapids
Bridge Howell event winners Thursday at Welty Way
Winners at Welty-Way were Mrs. Mel Verne Smoker and Ronald Livingston first and Mrs. Ruth Helm with Mrs. Charles Leipold second. Next game scheduled Sunday evening at Welty-Way. Want Ad number 398-8234.
Woman Teaches Sex Ed At Boys Reform School
ELDORA IOWA AP Boys at the state reform school line up for a voluntary sex education course taught by Mrs Linda Williams and another female teacher. The no grade class ages 12 to 17 covers terms anatomy puberty contraception marriage and more to shift attitudes from viewing girls as objects to understanding family life.
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Eldora
Iowa
State Reform School
Linda Williams
Ronald Christensen
Christensen
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Beverly Hills
Calif
Bill
Tening
WTC
Los Angeles Times
Coalition
Society For Women Features
Gazette
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Tommy Tucker
West Side Club
Enly
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Wilson Ave
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