Native Iowan Crowned Miss America 1974
Rebecca Ann King, 23, of Sterling Colorado, won Miss America 1974 at Atlantic City. She advocates marijuana legalization as individual choice and says the only way to fix the system is to work within it. King plans law school, and her father notes she was fifth on Denver University's law waiting list.
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Atlantic City
N.J
Rebecca Ann King
Sterling
Colo
Miss King
Nixon
Barry Goldwater
Mary Grace Paulson
Calumet, Mich
Rebecca
Vania
Colorado
Iowa
Colorado Women's College
Denver University
Wirephoto
Wylie King
Hancock
David
POW Nurse Tells of Captivity in Vietnam
Monica Schwinn a 31 year old West German nurse and Maltese Aid Service member recalls four years as a prisoner of the Communists in Vietnam. She says she starved for seven weeks and was beaten by a North Vietnamese officer during a forced Ho Chi Minh trail march. Schwinn, released in March, plans to work in a German nursery and hopes to rebuild her life.
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Monica Schwinn
Vietnam
Miss Schwinn
West Germany
North Vietnam
United States
Bernhard Diehl
Ho Chi Minh Trail
Clark Air Base
Philippines
Germany
Lenbach
Princess Anne Supports British Team Despite Injuries
In Kiev, Princess Anne, age 23, attended the final equestrian event to back the British squad amid injury. Buckingham Palace confirmed a broken collarbone from a Saturday fall with her horse Goodwill, while her right leg remained stiff yet she moved about the stable area on Sunday.
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Kiev
U.S.S.R
Britain
Princess Anne
Buckingham Palace
Goodwill
Weekend handicap women golfers crown medalist and winners
Mrs. Brian Frisch was medalist and Mrs. Charles Barta had the low net score in the weekend handicap event. Other winners included Mrs. Richard Spray first, Mrs. Arlen Blank second, Mrs. Russell Praley third, and Mrs. Gene Carson fourth. Birdies were recorded by Mrs. Frisch, Mrs. Barta, and Mrs. John Jacobs.
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Brian Frisch
Charles Barta
Richard Spray
Arlen Blank
Russell Praley
Gene Carson
Frisch
Barta
John Jacobs
Bridge Winners at Welty Way and YWCA Games
In Mitchell movement at Welty Way on Sunday the top pairs were Clyde Nowlin with Richard Golembiewski first for North South and Ruth Helm with K Harrington second. East West winners were R W Water with Richard Nassif first and J J Smpeh with Clayton Mossman second. Next Welty Way game Thursday. At YWCA Howell movement Saturday winners were Ruth Helm with Leroy Wieser first and Paul McGaffie with Tait Cummins second. Next game Wednesday at 7 30.
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Mitchell
Welty Way
Clyde Nowlin
Richard Golembiewski
Ruth Helm
K. V. Harrington
R. W. Water
Richard Nassif
J. J. Smpeh
Clayton Mossman
Howell Movement
YWCA
Leroy Wieser
Paul McGaffie
Tait Cummins
Kiwanis Ladies Meeting Canceled Then Rescheduled
The Kiwanis Ladies meeting set for Wednesday is canceled. The group will meet next month on the regular schedule.
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Kiwanis
Seminole Go To Meetin Day Postponed By Rain In Gazette
The Cedar Rapids Questers society program titled Seminole Go To Meetin Day was postponed due to rain and rescheduled for next Sunday. The event features a hymn sing, church service, bake sale, flea market, various crafts, and old-fashioned activities with pony drawn coach rides and children games. A detailed list of arts and crafts demonstrators is provided by Mrs. William Matson, chairwoman, including chair caning, cornhusk dolls, silhouette art, china painting, tole painting, quilting, wood carving, needlework, rug crafts, and other period crafts from numerous local participants.
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Cedar Rapids
the Gazette
William Matson
John Peterka
Swisher
Tom Haigh
Oskaloosa
Marie Cook
Cedar Falls
Vi Koehne
Manchester
Ray Marner
Wellman
James Roth
Amana
Paul Mulhollen
Marion
James Macanni
Tole
James Trachta
Hiawatha
James Metzger
John Kuhn
Roy Taylor
Lisa Matson
Don Schmidt
Vern Kn
Sherry Ann David and Richard Nichols Wed at St George
Sherry Ann David daughter of George David and the late Mrs David married Richard John Nichols at St George Orthodox Church. The Rev Constantine Nasr officiated at 7 pm. A 350 guest reception followed. The bride wore silk organza with Cluny lace, a chapel veil, Woburn Abbey roses, and rust crepe attendant gowns with white lace trim. The couple will live in Scottsdale Arizona after a Las Vegas honeymoon. Nichols is from California. David is a Cedar Rapids graduate employed by Collins Radio.
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St. George Orthodox Church
Sherry Ann David
George David
Third Street
David
Richard John Nichols
John Nichols
Monterey Park
Calif
Constantine Nasr
Michael Goodale
Carol Webby
Iowa City
Julie Nichols
Chris Haddy
Denise
Danelle Hidder
Ronald Nichols
Phillip Haddy
Dean Abraham
John Abdelnour
Alhambra
Dean Abraham, Jr
Woburn Abbey
Las Vegas
Scottsdale, Ariz
Coldwell, Banker Real Estate Co
University of Southern California
Omega Delta Fraternity
Cedar Rapids Business College
Collins Radio Co
Synthetic materials resemble naturals in 1973 fashion
The shortage of natural fibers drives designers to use synthetics in fall fashions. Synthetics imitate wool with washability and color, appearing as corduroys, velveteens, wool-like jerseys, sweater knits, fake furs and flannels. They offer tailorability, lighter weight for year round wear, and blends used for suits, pants, skirts and dresses.
Chisholm Faces Funds Charges
Rep. Shirley Chisholm's 1972 campaign reportedly received at least three illegal corporate contributions. GAO described violations of the federal election act including lacking a campaign chairman and failure to maintain precise records and reports. Contributions cited came from Spartacus Securities Inc., White Plains Manor Inc., and Joseph B. Feuchtwanger and Associates Inc. New York City.
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Washington
UPI
Shirley Chisholm
General Accounting Office
GAO
Justice Department
New York
Joseph B. Feuchtwanger
Polly column homemaking tips reader letters
Readers share practical ideas for everyday home care and organization. A note suggests placing napkins between plates to prevent scratches, another recommends a coffee paste to hide furniture marks, and a caller expresses gratitude for such tips.
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Polly
Cleaning a white vinyl coat with a yellow rayon lining
The reader asks how to clean a white vinyl coat with a rayon lining that cannot be dry cleaned or machine washed. The vinyl has cleaned well with a damp cloth, but the soiled rayon lining needs safe cleaning methods.
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Polly
Energy Givers For Mountain Trails And Forest Hikes
Halfway up the mountain or forest trail you need extra energy. Pack pre mixed bags of walnuts peanuts sticks of cheddar or swiss cheese and iron rich prunes. Prunes in the mix provide a natural fruit sugar for a quick foothold.
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