Service Life Still Luring Females
A New York Times feature examines why women join the armed forces amid Vietnam era attitudes. It notes relaxed rules, milestones like the first female generals in Army and Air Force, and evolving policies on pregnancy and motherhood. Interviews with female servicemembers illustrate varied motivations from adventure to finances, with cautionary notes from parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Klemesrud
New York Times News Service
New York
Vietnam
Army
Elizabeth P. Hoisington
Women's Army Corps
Anna M. Hays
Army Nurse Corps
Air Force
Jeanne Holm
Women In the Air Force
WAF
Navy
Bonita Redding
Marines
Chicago
Join the Marines
Janie Chestnutt
Robyn Phillips
Ernestine Baxter
Sumter
S.C
Maureen Fullerton
Marine Corps
Pittsburgh
Navy Service Women Strive For Equality At Work
A feature on servicewomen discusses pay parity with male counterparts, desires for combat roles, and the tension between femininity and military discipline. It notes uniforms restrictions, hair regulations, and occasional harassment that affects wearing uniforms off duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Phillips
St. Louis
Williamses name son Jon Scott at Decatur General
Mr and Mrs John Byrd Williams announce the birth of son Jon Scott Williams at Decatur General Hospital. Grandparents are Mrs Almy S Williams and Mr and Mrs Howard L Barton of Decatur. The Shuknectts visited Decatur with relatives en route to Montana where Mr Shuknectt serves in the Air Force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Byrd Williams
Decatur General Hospital
Jon Scott Williams
Almy S. Williams
Howard L. Barton
Decatur
Bob Shuknectt
Biloxi
Miss
Shuknectt
Charles Speake
Cathy Shuknectt
Huntsville
Harold Speake
Montana
U.S. Air Force
James E. Owen
James Alan Owen
I.V. Thigpen
Lexington
Elgin Owen
Town Creek
Mr. Owen
Darden-Hamilton Vows Exchanged at Birmingham Southern
Melody Suzanne Darden and Raymond Stanley Hamilton were married August 28 at Yeilding Chapel on the Birmingham Southern College campus. The bride wore a white velvet gown with purple velveteen trim, and attendants included Janice Brown and Barbara Holcombe. A reception followed at Stockholm Hall. The couple reside on campus after a Smoky Mountains trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Melody Suzanne Darden
William Cargile Darden
Raymond Stanley Hamilton
Raymond Cecil Hamilton
Decatur
Yeilding Chapel
Birmingham Southern College
Janice Brown
Indian Rocks Beach
Fla
Barbara Holcombe
Edward Lee Hendricks
Bruce William Darden
Stockholm Hall
Smoky Mountains
Hamilton
Schedule for Bridal and Wedding Notices Observed
Readers are reminded to submit bridal and wedding information by the Monday before the ceremony for publication the following Sunday. Forms are available at the city desk. Staff photographers book five days before birthdays for children under six. Photographs by non staff may be returned the next day. Staff photographers do not work Sundays. Brides may receive one shower or tea picture. bridal accounts due five days before the first party.
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