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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1976

Page

3

Ford plan to end sex bias laws headed by a woman

President Ford announced a sweeping project to root out sex discrimination in federal laws and regulations. Assistant Attorney General J Stanley Pottinger said a woman will head the task force and supervise a months long review likely yielding new legislation or regulatory changes to protect women's rights.

Washington Ford Administration Asst Atty Stanley Pottinger Ford Pottinger Justice Department Civil Rights Division Congress National Commission On the

Dear Abby Advice on Filth and Dinner Etiquette

A reader urges action against dirty movies shown at a card club and another recounts a failed dinner host with undercooked fondue style fare. Abby advises sending a polite note and avoiding future invitations as a precaution. A baby shower honors Mrs. Michael Schaldecker with Lynda Dougherty and Mrs. John Penne assisting.

Abby Michael Schaldecker Summer Circle NE Lynda Dougherty Nineteeth Street Marion John Penne

Gift from Ford Sparks Presidential Bracelet Moment

20 year old Sandy Snyder received a presidential bracelet from President Ford after an incident in which Ford dove to the ground as secret service agents shielded him. Snyder's flashbulb exploded triggering the protective reaction just before the Ohio primary.

Sandy Snyder Ford Secret Service Miss Snyder Ohio

Serpents central in Tennessee family church practice

Nellie Pack, wife of Rev Lis ton Pack, keeps and handles venomous copperhead snakes as part of her Holiness Church of God in Jesus Name belief that the Bible calls believers to take up serpents. She learned to handle multiple snakes during services after feeling the power of the Lord.

Newport Tenn Nellie Pack Holiness Church of God In Jesus Name Mr. Pack

Supreme Court narrows parental veto in abortion ruling

The 5-4 decision bars states from enforcing parental consent for minors seeking abortions while leaving room for narrowly drawn laws requiring parental consultation. Justices suggested courts may uphold such measures if overruled by judges in specific cases. Reactions split between anti and pro abortion groups and church leaders. The court also sent back Massachusetts parental consultation provisions for state court review pending interpretation.

Washington UPI Supreme Court States Harry A. Blackmun Missouri Blackmun Ellen McCormack Joseph L. Bernardin Cincinnati National Conference of Catholic Bishops Ilse Darling Religious Coalition For Massachusetts Bay State Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court

Eclectic Women Golf Winners From Monday Thursday Flight Charts

The lengthy report lists 18 hole and 9 hole flight winners across multiple divisions with many named players including Carol Pence Mrs Lee Odell Mrs Robert Hotchkiss Mrs Robert Swaney Mrs Wally Benson Mrs Jack Stuhr and others. Medalists and birdie holders are noted along with participation counts and hostesses. An dessert recipe adds a peach halves in wine finishing touch.

Carol Pence Lee Odell Robert Hotchkiss Robert Swaney Wally Benson Jack Stuhr Ted Paulson Robert Lafontaine Robert Zirbel John McKay Richard Fry Bradley Rust John von Lackum Lee Ihen Hal Reid Ed Lasko Norman Lipsky Cliff Hendricks Basil Bowman Tom Pirnie Adolph Schmieder Minor Barnes Harold Wendorf John Hubly Anne Zimmerman John Koch Pirnie Zimmerman Robert Condon Jerry Heintze Robert Young John Kehrer Tony Nase Bert Stitzel Kenneth Madson Joe Frederick Frank Hemping Norral Edwards William Hayes Ann Pickney Richard Pinner Diane Faulkner Richard Mitchell Mike Macek Clare Klinger Richard Hoch Keenen Knight Eugene Polaski Charles Barta Faulkner Barta Keith Beresford Pitner Mitchell A.A. Griffin

Linen Shower for Miss Cindy Lensing

Miss Cindy Lensing, Aug. 14 bride elect of Michael Johnson, was honored at a linen and accessories shower. Hostess Mrs. V. J. Margrett hosted 14 guests at 4408 Regal Avenue NE. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Lensing and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnson.

Cindy Lensing Michael Johnson V.J. Margrett Regal Avenue B.H. Lensing Richard Johnson Fourth Avenue Marion

Christenson Ruffcorns Wed in Iowa City Catholic Ceremony

Miss Mary Amanda Christenson and Dr. Mitchel Clark Ruffcorn of Iowa City exchanged vows June 19 at St. Wenceslaus Church. Parents are Cy Christenson of Leavenworth Kansas and Clark Ruffcorn of Onawa. The couple plans to reside in Iowa City after a short wedding trip. Dr. Ruffcorn is a Mercy Hospital family practice resident.

Iowa City Mary Amanda Christenson Mitchel Clark Ruffcorn St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church Cy Christenson Leavenworth Kan Clark Ruffcorn Onawa Ruffcorn Mercy

IRS Bans Divorce Tactic To Avoid Tax

The IRS ruled that couples who divorce in December and remarry in January to gain tax advantages must file a joint return for the year in question. The ruling closes a loophole highlighted by tax law changes since 1969 and cited a New York couple featured on Sixty Minutes as an example of the practice.

Washington UPI Internal Revenue Service IRS Congress CBS Sixty Minutes New York Dominican Republic

Bicentennial Events Set At U of I

Iowa City hosts a weekend of Bicentennial events at the University of Iowa. A dance show Tributes and Tribulations plays Saturday and Sunday in MacBride Auditorium. Simon Estes sings arias and other works in Hander Auditorium with a Dag Hammarskjold text set. An old fashioned band concert follows on Sunday. Reservations through the Hancher box office.

Iowa City University of Iowa MacBride Auditorium Simon _ Estes Gounod Faust Beethoven Mahler Verdi Rachmaninoff Hand Clinton and College Streets

Bridge Winners in Mitchell Movement at Welty Way

Winners were North south Mrs K V Harrington and Clyde Nowlin first with Mrs S G Blencoe and Mrs Andrew Burali Forti second. East west Bruce Thiher and Frank Hellenthal first with Mrs Nate Frink and Mrs Fred Hull second. Next game at 7 30 Thursday at Welty Way.

Welty Way K.V. Harrington Clyde Nowlin S.G. Blencoe Andrew Burali-Forti Bruce Thiher Frank Hellenthal Nate Frink Fred Hull

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