Gold fever rises as price climbs and dreams lure prospectors
The article recalls gold’s soaring price near 170 an ounce and vivid 19th century fever. It layers anecdotes from Sam Brannon to modern miners, noting how river panning and salted gold dust lure hopefuls. It suggests Mother Lode streams still show promise when waters subside, and warns today’s panning spots inflate yield with gimmicks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Lode
American River
Sam Brannon
San Francisco
Sacramento
Sam
Columbia
Quotable quotes highlight week from women makers
A roundup of remarks from Martha Mitchell Galina Panoy Pat Nixon Beverly Harrell and others on politics art travel and business. The quotes touch on Watergate anniversaries Soviet travel fears judgments about Israel Jordan and federal land eviction. The voices show diverse experiences and public personas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Mitchell
New York
Atty
John Mitchell
Bureau of Land Management
Beverly Harrell
Cottontail Ranch
Future families face changes yet endure as units
The 1974 Betty Crocker Search for All American Family Leader of Tomorrow finalists, 50 high school seniors led by Susan Lynn Van Weedel and Jamey Barney Kilpatrick, say families will endure amid rising inflation, mobility, and changing gender roles. They cite financial strain, long separations, and adapting to new housework, education and leisure needs, while emphasizing family as belonging, roots, and essential support for raising children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Betty Crocker
Susan Lynn van Weedel
Portland, Ore
Jamey Barney Kilpatrick
New Orleans
Miss van Wecel
Jane Tracy Horton
South Burlington, VI
Laura A. Daniel
Shawnee Mission
Kan
Rita Lynne Rubin
Wheeling
W. Va
Krom Morrison
Michael David Greenspoon
Irving. Tex
Janith K. Williams
Jones Barney Kilpatrick
Kathryn Partridge
Susan van Wechel
Jane Horton
Dental women install new officers in ceremony
Mrs Darlene Turner was named vice president with Mrs Vickie Berevides as secretary and Debbie St Hillian as treasurer. Dr Herbert Keith of San Lorenzo served as installing officer during the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlene Turner
Vickie Berevides
Debbie St. Hillian
Herbert Keith
San Lorenzo
Watergate prisoners fare better under reform push
Former Attorney General Kleindienst, the first Cabinet alumnus since 1829 convicted of a crime, recently escaped jail due to a lenient judge. He championed prison reform, urging privacy to reduce violence in federal prisons and backing community groups like the National Junior Chamber of Commerce to aid inmates and former offenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Kreindienst
Kleindienst
Abt
James Hoffa
National Junior Chambers of Commerce
Prion
Kluindivnst
Hart
Personal ad dispute over debts between Deana Kay Dean and Jack David Dean
In Clayburne Texas Jack David Dean placed an ad declaring he will not be responsible for others debts. A parallel notice by Deanna Kay Dean states Jack David Dean has never been responsible for his debts, emphasizing sole responsibility for his own obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack David Dean
Clayburne
Tex
Focal
Qne
Deanna Kay Dean
Ck David Dean
Imine
Family roles featured in national debate on society
Washington reports on lawmakers and leaders urging focus on the family amid concerns about its role in society. Sen Edward Kennedy cites family as a key social institution while anthropologist Margaret Mead warns of disarray. a joint Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish groups statement calls the family the cornerstone of society and notes harm when family life collapses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Kennedy
D. Mass
Margaret Mead
Senate
United States
National Catholic Welfare Innferance
National Council of the Churches of Christ
U.S
Synagogue Council of America
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John Sinor
Copley News Service
Sally
Amor
Soviet Union
Galina Panoy
Valery
Israel
Pat Nixon
Jordan
Alyia
Patricia McOrmack
United Press International
Ptone
van Wecel
Kilpatrick
Harold Cox Washington
Decatur
Ala
Rochester
N.H
Renee Ruel Laurion
Dental
Sears
Souther Alameda County Dental Society
Ben Mefford
Robyn Fleming
DR. Joyce Brothers
SALLE
Washington
UPI
Teday
Sihoe
Tem Kushims
Selay
Caressa
RED Cross
Joyce, Adore
Casuals
Satsovarth
Erie Goods
Tylé
Avery
Hayward, Southland Mall
Kurhing
Opki Thurs & Fru Gn
Fashion Carter
Fremont
de Loucs
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