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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1968
Page
5
In New Orleans police try to reassure wives of officers in training for desk duty that one man patrol cars will not pair with women on danger zones. 14 wives march into Supt Giarrusso's room to complain partners endanger husbands. Some support safety while others question risk and practicality.
In El Paso Texas a lap sitting contest collapsed a chair sending slivers of wood into the crowd. University of Texas at El Paso senior Mim Wyley 6 foot 5 255 pounds was treated for cuts. Leader Allen Mueller 6 foot 7 208 pounds paused the event after 45 seconds with 13 coeds aboard.
In New York a skin specialist told a seminar that sweat from exercise can help teen acne by opening pores and softening blackheads. Dr Louis Wexler of Beekman Downtown Hospital urged washing after exercise with a hexachlorophene cleanser to remove sweat and bacteria.
Three female carpenters attempt metalwork on sheet metal as a TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES segment airs Tuesday at 6 00 PM on KCRG TV 9 color broadcast.
Princeton University student Daisy Princetonian hires C. Holly Hoffmeister the first woman reporter on the 93 year old paper. Hoffmeister aged 20 from Carleton College joins a dozen girls on a year long program at the all male campus.
Allergic reactions were observed in one percent of pregnant women taking fluorine tablets. Reactions affected the skin, digestive and nervous systems and stopped when the medication was discontinued.
Fashion notes present a knit jacket with open front cables and raglan sleeves. Pattern 645 covers sizes 32 to 46. Price 50 cents per pattern with 15 cents extra for first class mailing and special handling. Send name pattern number and address to Laura Wheeler Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept New York.
Jacqueline Alice Kadlec married Michael Lee Hurst in a Sunday service at Westminster Presbyterian Church officiated by Dr. John P. Woods. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Kadlec, wore peau de soie lace gown with Sabrina neckline and Watteau train, and carried Woodbury roses and white carnations. The reception hosted 300 guests. the couple will reside at the street address after a Southern trip as the groom serves in the Navy.
Abigail Van Buren fields readers’ confessions about drunk driving embarrassment, a friend sharing a blot on private lives, and a spouse’s doubts about beads in a car. The column offers caution about nosy prying and urges practical, nonjudgmental responses.
Social notes recount a surprise divorce filing on Fifth Avenue between Mrs. Denniston Slater and her husband after nine years of marriage. The long list of society anecdotes includes Barbara Hutton in Tangier with a broken hip and Gina Lollobrigida at Lisbon balls amid royal party intrigue and luxe hair styling.
74 year old Dudley Taylor of London Kentucky testified at a personnel board hearing on the firing of a state employee for alleged political activity. Asked if anyone tried to buy his vote he replied No and affirmed he would not have taken any money last election day even if offered.
The Institute of Economic Studies in Rome issues a cautious report saying prospects may prove relatively better. Frank Reynolds states Hubert Humphrey is engaging in desperate politics that could jeopardize the Paris peace talks.
Miss Donnette Rae Fredricks married Joseph Lee Hutchins on Saturday at the First Presbyterian church chapel in Marion. The 3:30 ceremony was officiated by Rev. Jean P. Hauter, followed by a reception for 80 at Farmers' State bank. The couple will reside at 468% Twentieth Street, Marion.
Gov. Lester Maddox says his wife is not disinterested in succeeding him but is not actively thinking about it. She noted she is usually the last to hear of his political decisions, adding she first heard the idea on the radio.
Several copies of the revised edition of McCalls Sewing Book have been added to the Cedar Rapids public library collection. The new edition includes sizing updates and guides on fabric use and achieving a professional look, with more than 1000 charts diagrams and illustrations to explain techniques.
Shirley Temple Black, in San Francisco, says women should stay out of the White House. She spoke at the Commonwealth Club after witnessing Soviet tanks in Prague and noted if a woman ever becomes president she will move. She described Prague scenes and a flag-draped car in West Germany.
Two topless waitresses were arrested in TuJunga California for indecent exposure while sweeping a driveway in bikinis. Gayle Ann Bell 21 and Carole Corene Rose 24 were charged after police ruled the scene inappropriate. Their employer claimed legality.
In Los Angeles designer Olga unveils Panty Hose Partner a slimming panty girdle with an inner leg rubber grip surface to prevent bagging at the ankles and sagging. It fits over any pantyhose requires no garters and comes in Lycra styles with a firm tummy panel or hip back panels for slimming. Available at Armstrong's Foundation Department Second Floor phone 363-0201 ext 273.
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