Assessment results show boys outperforming girls in four areas
National Assessment results from eight learning areas indicate boys lead in math, science, social studies and citizenship while girls excel in writing and music. Reading and literature show mixed gains. advantages shift with age. The study, based in Denver and funded by NCES, notes no definitive causes and urges unbiased curricula and expanded opportunities.
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New York
UPI
The
National Assessment
Denver
Colo
Education Commission of the States
National Center For Educational Statistics
U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Roy H. Forbes
Forbes
Lincoln St
Society for Women Features Manufacturer Promotes Metric System
New Yorker Kenyon Y. Taylor, head of Regal Beloit Corp, urges metrification as a modern standard. He says the public can adopt metric sizes gradually, with no mandatory change and minimal inventory impact, citing extensive seminars and literature as proof. He envisions future fashion and daily life in metric terms.
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New York
UPI
Kenyon Y. Taylor
South Beloit, Ill
Taylor
United States
Republic
Regal-Beloit Corp
National Assn
Metric Education, Inc
Congress
Arduser Yocum wed in Monticello church ceremony
Miss Diane Arduser and Robert F. Yocum married at Peace United Church of Christ in Monticello in a 2:30 p m ceremony officiated by Rev L Vern Newman. The bride, a nursing graduate, will reside in Rockford with her husband, who works for Chrysler. A reception and dance followed for 300 guests at Loop's restaurant.
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Monticello
Peace United Church of Christ
Diane Arduser
C. Donald Arduser
Robert F. Yocum
Rockford, Il
Floyd H. Yocum
Stuebenville
Ohio
L. Vern Newman
Loop's
California
Rockford
Yocum
Purdue University
Lafayette
Ind
Chrysler Corp
Loop’s
Bridge Mitchell movement winners named at Welty Way
North south winners were Mrs Howard Wilfong and Mrs FG Johnson for first place with second for Mrs JB Beers and Keith Bean. East west winners were Herb Lickenstein and William Kochneff for first with second for Mrs William Skogman and Phillip Arnell. Next game Thursday at 7 30 at Welty Way.
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Welty Way
Howard Wilfong
F.G. Johnson
J.B. Beers
Keith Bean
Herb Lickenstein
William Kochneff
William Skogman
Phillip Arnell
Welty-Way
Open House for Petraks Missed in Gazette Anniversary
The open house for Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey E. Petrak at 187 Twenty-first Avenue SW will be held next Sunday from 2 to 4 PM at Swisher Bank. The Gazette regrets omitting this anniversary notice in Sunday's edition.
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Swisher Bank
Godfrey E. Petrak
Twenty-first Avenue
Petrak
First Thanksgiving Feast Lacked Turkeys and Pie
Contrary to belief the 1621 feast did not center on turkey or pumpkin pie. Records show the Pilgrims ate venison duck goose seafood eels corn bread succotash leeks watercress and wine, with later years adding popular fixings.
Do Your Own Thing This Holiday Season
A reader shares regret over two decades of holiday dinners at grandparents homes and urges newlyweds to establish their own traditions. The letter notes grandma’s overbearing cooking and the burden of entertaining three generations and suggests inviting relatives to participate or host in the future.
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Abby
Grandma’s
Freeman Martens Reception Fetes 175 Guests
A reception for 175 guests followed the wedding of Pamela Jo Freeman and Thomas Edward Martens at the Holiday Inn. The couple resides at 1205 Glenwood Drive NW and 406 Eighteenth Street NW.
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Holiday Inn
Pamela Jo Freeman
Glenwood Drive
Thomas Edward Martens
Eighteenth Street NW
Physicist's Wife to Accept Nobel Peace Prize
Mrs. Yelena Sakharov, wife of Soviet physicist Andrei Sakharov, will travel to Norway to accept the Nobel Peace Prize for her husband after consulting him by telephone. The Soviet government barred an exit visa for Sakharov to attend the Oslo ceremony, claiming state secrecy.
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Florence
Italy
Yelena Sakharov
Andrei Sakharov
Norway
Sakharov
Oslo
ESA Bike Ride Raises Funds for St Jude
The 1975 Epsilon Sigma Alpha annual bike ride for St Jude Children’s Research Hospital raised about $2,500. About 90 riders participated in the Sunday afternoon event held Sept 21.
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Epsilon Sigma Alpha
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Miss Pam Mullenix Is Honored At Bridal Shower
Miss Pam Mullenix daughter of Mr and Mrs James Mullenix of 1480 Seventh street Marion was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower Saturday evening hosted by Mrs Leo Sedore 501 Thirty second street SE Co hosts to 21 guests were Mrs John Sedore and Mrs Dwayne Cassill She is the Jan 3 bride elect of David Ster of Norfolk Virginia His parents are Mr and Mrs Michael Ster 1145 West Eighth avenue Marion
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Pam Mullenix
James Mullenix
Seventh Street
Marion
Leo Sedore
Thirty-second Street
John Sedore
Dwayne Cassill
Mullenix
David Ster
Norfolk
Michael Ster
West Eighth Avenue
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Chicago
Kathy Gorman
Villa Park
Ill
Willowbrook
Society For Women Features
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Kelly Provost
Bradie Hendrix
Ken Taylor
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Don Arduser
Andy Arduser
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Kahler
Ise
West Side Club
Mitchell Movement
Godfrey Petraks
Los Angeles Times
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2Nd Ave. S.W.W
2Nd Ave
Dee By
Abigail van Buren
Freeman-Martens
Dial
ESA
Idaho
Bette
Third Avenue S.E
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