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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1967

Page

10

Twins Born Prompt $2000 Payout From Lloyds of London

Mrs. Douglas N. Burney of Santa Barbara received 2000 from Lloyds of London after giving birth to twins, Meighan and Damon, at Cottage Hospital. The 32 year old interior designer and her 47 year old husband had a policy for 150 dollars that would pay on a multiple birth. The couple previously adopted twin sons and have a son from a prior marriage. The payout followed a medical exam to confirm no indication of a multiple birth.

Santa Barbara Calif UPI Lloyd’s of London Douglas N. Burney

Low Pay Revealed Domestics Organize in Charlotte

In Charlotte 1,586 women employed as domestics show nearly half earning under 73 dollars daily and 75 percent on weekly pay under 35 dollars. The Charlotte Area Fund reports the figures and Domestics United, with 650 members, urges legislation to extend the state minimum wage of one dollar per hour. The report notes the anti-poverty group's push for wage protections. The second item reports the Portuguese Man o War can paralyze a small fish about seven and a half feet away, per the Miami Seaquarium.

Charlotte N.C Charlotte Area Fund Domestics United Miami

Bank Robbery Tests New Employee In San Francisco

In San Francisco, Bank of America worker Selina Brown faced a robbery attempt as a man demanded money. Her lesson in the branch training was how to react. a accomplice jumped through her window and took $1,000 before fleeing.

San Francisco Selina Brown Bank of America

Dear Abby readers share vows veto and guilt on parenting

A couple plans an engagement announcement at Auggie's sister's wedding but Auggie's mother objects to stealing attention. A reader rebukes the mother's stance for family harmony. In a separate note a mother confesses harsh behavior toward her daughter, prompting a doctor checkup and nerve care. Also a humorous dig at a husband shaving habit is cited.

Abby Auggie P.S J.M.H Dallas

Women Clash With Clerics Over Fashion Trends

In New York via UPI the Vatican paper Osservatore Romano sparked debate by criticizing the mini skirt. The piece notes clerics historically oppose feminine styles, from hair to dresses, citing 17th century excommunications and medieval edicts on trains and veils.

New York UPI Osservatore Romano Vatican Gregory X Gregory Rome

Women Golf Medalists Shine In Local Club Event

A field of 101 women golfers competed Thursday with Mrs. David Loupee earning medalist honors from the 101 entries. Flight winners included Mrs. Higgins in the presidential division, and Conrad Matson and George Villers tying for A. Other winners were Mrs. Spraw, Mrs. Senti, Mrs. Humbert, and Mrs. Houser in flights B C D E, with special back nine prize going to Mrs. Bartell and front nine to Mrs. Zuber.

David Loupee Robert Higgins the Mines Conrad Matson George Villers Richard Spraw Eugene Senti Marvin Humbert Fred Houser Richard Bartell Les Zuber

Burglary details named in fragmentary report

Fragmentary OCR notes reference a cedar box and mantel items totaling 81.10 with 60 from a chest and 6 in half dollars plus 25 from two candy approaches. Mentions Mrs Matson, Mrs Wallace, and individuals Robert Tordik and James Plumb Jr in an unresolved burglary context.

R. J. Wallace

Money Hidden Not as Well as She Thought

Augusta Georgia Mrs. Ann Jordan said she knew where she hid her money but a thief did too and she began a police report detailing the missing funds. The brief item notes a local theft case unfolding with no further specifics available.

Augusta, Ga Ann Jordan Augusta

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