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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1975

Page

26

Recession Strain Triggers Divorce Rise in Cities

Maureen and Kevin, once a prosperous couple in Los Angeles, split after the recession cost Kevin his job and forced Maureen to work. Marital tensions rose as finances shrank, leading to divorce and reflections on how money reshaped families nationwide.

Maureen Kevin

Thirteen Years Gone Divorce Strain Affects Marriages

Maureen recalls a thirteen year marriage ending in divorce described as horrible yet growth enabling. Kevin finds work in sporting goods and pursues marine biology studies. A Family Service Association of America survey links hard times to rising anxiety and irritability in marriages, with thirties most affected.

Maureen Kevin Family Service Association of America

Miss Anderson Weds Eric C Wood at Fort Madison Church

Miss Charlotte Dyan Anderson and Eric Charles Wood wed at Kenwood Park United Methodist Church on Friday at 9 with Rev. Cliff Ellerbeck officiating. The ceremony drew family from Fort Madison and Tampa, with a reception for 150 at the church and a Canada wedding trip before settling at the groom's address. The bride works for Compositors and the groom for Benson Optical.

Kenwood Park United Canada Mr. Wood Benson Optical Heidegeanm

FDA seeks appeal over pregnancy test kit ruling

The FDA asked the justice department to appeal a Newark federal court ruling that the agency overstepped by seizing Oval do it yourself pregnancy test kits, claiming they are unreliable. The judge said pregnancy is a normal physiological function, not a disease, limiting FDA authority to regulate diagnostic devices.

Washington FDA Justice Department Alexander M Schmidt Congress

Annual Pool Party for Gloria Travis Bride Elect

A bridal shower was held Friday evening at Sbueyville United Methodist Church for Gloria Jean Travis, Aug 16 bride-elect of Jobin Steven Bohn of 2055 Blairsterry Road NE. Hostesses were Mrs. Nancy Nelson and Mrs Yvonne Deranek. Miss Travis is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond L Travis, Cedar Rapids route two. Parents of the future groom are Mr and Mrs James W Bohn of Minot SD.

Sbueyville United Methodist Church Gloria Jean Travis Jobin Steven Bobn Blairsterry Road Nancy Nelson Yvonne Deranek Miss Travis Raymond L. Travis Route Two Cedar Rapids James W. Bohn Minot

Weekend Women’s Golf Medalist Mrs. Frisch Tops Event

Medalist Mrs. Brian Frisch led a weekend women’s golf event with multiple winners and birdies. Hruska and Mrs. Ribert Harlan led divisions, while Mrs. Dan Terrace and Mrs. Hohe Lewis were noted in championships. Twilight play featured numerous birdies and club functions, with numerous donors and hosts listed.

Brian Frisch Flobt Sioners Batty Hruska Ribert Harlan Forest Ain ‘Wart Dan Terrace Hohe Lewis Paul Patter Fritch Mick Hruska Cline Fl Smith Abenworthy Terracs George Schmiels

Reducing Plan Promises Fast Fat Loss

A weight loss plan promotes dropping five to more than twenty five pounds without meal skipping. It features a tiny tablet claimed to curb hunger, requires no strenuous exercise, and cites over five hundred million tablets used nationwide. The manufacturer offers a money back guarantee and lists a 1978 founding date.

Amenca

Correction on Ushers in Linds Homan and Steven Ritchart Wedding

The Sun Gazette correction notes the usher names were omitted in the wedding notice. The correct ushers are Jake Fahne, Ricky Teahen, and Troy Kimm. Gazette regrets the error.

Linds Homan Steven Ritchart Gazette Jake Fahne Ricky Teahen Troy Kimm The

Five Dollar Award Mockery in Aiken Sterilization Case

A federal jury in Barnwell, South Carolina found Dr. Clovis H. Pierce violated civil rights by discharging Shirley Brown, 28, from an Aiken County hospital the day after giving birth when she refused sterilization. Brown received $5 nominal damages. Jurors cleared racial discrimination claims for Brown and another black plaintiff, Virgil Walker, who was sterilized after her fourth birth. Jury foreman Wendell Jordan noted no physical harm and emphasized Medicaid payment influence. The defense conceded the policy was wrong but argued it did not violate constitutional rights. lawyers called the verdict meaningful for welfare patients.

Barnwell S.C Aiken County Clovis H. Pierce Aiken Shirley Brown Joe Levin Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery Als Pierce Brown Aiken County Hospital Virgil Walker

Dear Abby: From prisoner to independence and hope

The writer shares a personal escape from domestic abuse aided by faith and support networks. She urges Abby to address women lacking transport, money, or access to services, highlighting how leaving an abusive marriage restored dignity, work, and family stability. A second note complains of a punning pillow case misprint on a crime prevention theme.

Abby

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