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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1971
Page
3
A collage of reader questions and anecdotes covers religious differences in marriage, a bar price dispute during the Nixon era, and an elderly widow and widower facing social scorn for choosing to live together. The notes explore moral judgments, legality, and companionship in later life.
NEW YORK UPI reports a new conclusion in the debate on women drivers. Women excel at spotting hazards but over-cautious in reactions. Teens are not uniformly reckless. many are safer. Eighteen to twenty driver ratings show low accident risk but high collision involvement for 22 to 2 year olds. Driver education boosts teen safety. self taught drivers show higher violation conviction rates. Seat belt use varies by gender and awareness of following distance remains limited.
Miss Julie K Barber daughter of Mr and Mrs Keith Barber married Brian L Leohr of Portland Oregon at 2 pm in the United Methodist church Oxford Junction The Rev Rodney Turter officiated A reception followed The couple will live in Tacoma Washington where Leohr serves at the U S Naval Hospital Bremerton The bride wore an acetate peau gown with lace and a scalloped neckline and a matching veil The wedding party wore avocado and moss gowns The ceremony included a bridal bouquet white orchid centerpiece and fall color flowers They plan a Hawaii honeymoon and later reside in Tacoma
Tom Hamiltton surprised Wendy Folliot on the observation deck of the Toronto-Dominion Centre's tower. A stall plane towed a 150 foot sign asking for her hand in marriage, with Tom placing a ring on her finger. The proposal cost 155 dollars, one per foot of the sign.
New York UPI reports fashion guidance for women in offices. Jack Winter, president of a pants firm, advises avoiding boyish poses and to walk stand and sit gracefully rather than straddling, or feet on desks.
The Howell movement winners were Mrs. Ruth Helm and Mrs. L. W. Busby. Bruno Rinas and Joe Rinas finished second. The next game is scheduled for Wednesday at 7:30 PM.
About 40 members of NOW picketed National Airlines in New York protesting a new ad campaign featuring a stewardess with the caption I’m Cheryl Fly me The NOW New York chapter president called the campaign sexist and tasteless Irving Berman National’s spokesman defended the campaign saying it positions the airline as first name and friendly for travelers
The contract bridge winners at Noelridge Park Christian church on Monday were Kenneth Vaughn and Arlene Babillus taking first place, with James Klinger and Tom Kautson finishing second. The next game is scheduled for Monday at 9.
New York report notes Renoir earned his living painting shades as a young man. The Window Shade Manufacturers Assn. describes the long history of painted window shades from the late 18th century to today, noting shades can be real treasures.
A collection of reader questions and Polly style responses covers home hacks. Topics include ironing over a bread board improvised as a ironing board, removing wallpaper paste from woodwork, paste spot removal with water or a wire, keeping a chopping block looking new with steel wool and oil, and cleaning wood with hot soapy water to prevent bacteria.
Dorothy asks how to remove old vinyl or tile flooring before installing a new kitchen floor. The column offers practical guidance for safely lifting, prying, and preparing a subfloor, noting common issues like adhesive residue and underlayment.
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