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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1972

Page

4

Grandmother Defends Custody Split Over Twins' Adoption

The Davenport area grandmother testified in a court fight over the custody of four year old twins Joyce and Melissa, daughters of Diane and David McDonald. She said the boy was wrongly treated by adoption orders and fought to keep both parents connected to the children, while noting Diane’s limited capacity. The case centers on a years long dispute culminating in a high court adoption decision.

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First Lady Nixon Tours Detroit Cancer Center Dedication

First Lady Pat Nixon visits the Meyer L Prentis Cancer Center in Detroit during the dedication ceremony. Dr Michael Brennan president of the Michigan Cancer Foundation explains microscope use to Mrs Nixon while Dr Marvin Rich heads the biology department offering context on ongoing research.

Pat Nixon Jost Meyer L. Prentis Cancer Center Detroit

Lady Hardhat Proves Doubters Wrong in Paineville

PAINESVILLE Ohio AP urban renewal director Dottie Berbakos faces skepticism as she leads construction crews. She recalls early struggles and notes women in the field meet mixed reactions though peers in the field have accepted her. She emphasizes that her gender is not a problem now.

Painesville Ohio Dottie Berbakos

Bridge Winners and Urban Renewal Moves Highlight Evening

Welly Way winners were Mrs. William Skogman and Mrs. Tedgerly Watts, first, with Mrs. Mel Ultramodern Jewelry Smoker and Mrs. Fred Hull second. At Noelridge Park Christian church, Miss Berbakos aims to lead Painesville urban renewal while new projects relocate residents.

Noelridge “Park Christian Éhurch Margey Crawford Jerry Elsa Elmer Rammelsberg John Laughlin Noelridge Park Christian Church

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Leslee Croy

A miscellaneous shower for Miss Leslee Croy was held Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Herman Swangon, 165 Twentieth Street Drive NW. Co-hostess was Mrs. Charles Really, with 23 guests in attendance. Miss Cray is the daughter of Mrs. Mary Croy and Gene Croy of Swisher. she will marry Thomas Pape of Rich ard Pape on November 4.

Leslee Croy Herman Swangon Twentieth -Street Drive Charles Really Miss Cray Mary Croy C Street Gene Croy Swisher Thomas Pape Richard Pape Sue Jane

Major East German move allows 25 women to marry West Germans

Bonn reports East German authorities will permit 25 women to leave and wed their West German fiancés, a first thaw after 25 years of Cold War hostility. Egon Bahr says the step is praiseworthy and aims to accelerate negotiations for a basic treaty before Brandt's reelection on November 14.

Bonn Willy Brandt West Germany Brandt East Germany Egon Bahr

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Rabbi's Daughter Drafted to Teach in Israel

JERUSALEM AP The rabbi s miniskirted daughter who fought for exemption on religious grounds was drafted and assigned to teach at a primary school in her hometown. Miss Barazanis an 18 year old observant Jewess lost a supreme court appeal and will serve teaching schoolchildren. She will be excused from wearing a uniform and may return home each evening rather than sleep away from her parents.

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Philadelphia Woman Mary Spivey Dies at 87 Survives 165

Mrs. Mary McLain Spivey, 87, died after federal services were held Friday at St. Pauls African Methodist Church. Born in Blakeley, Georgia, she served as a stewardess at St. Pauls since 1916 and is survived by eight children, five brothers and two sisters, 4% grandchildren, 102 great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren.

Philadelphia UPI St. Paul's African Methodist Church Mary McLain -Spivey

Dear Abby Advice On Names And Superstitions

A reader recounts marital name issues and a Danish superstition about not calling a wife by her name to avoid the devil hearing. Abigail Van Buren weighs in on communication and superstition, noting similar Jewish beliefs about luck and naming.

Abby Sally Bertha Viola Matt Truve Charlie Dane Dean Dane

Abby's booklet on letter writing for all occasions

A solicitation offers Abby's booklet How to Write Letters for All Occasions for one dollar. It provides box mailing details in Los Angeles California 90069 and invites readers to mail a request. The item presents a simple promotional appeal with a single product offer.

Abby Los Angeles Calif

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