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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1971
Page
3
Louise Shepard joins wives Louise Mitchell and Joan Roosa in Cape Kennedy as Apollo 14 crews prepare for liftoff. The three families, residing in separate neighborhoods, anticipate long separations and follow the mission closely as Saturn 5 roars toward the moon.
London AP Britain’s tax authority sees hot pants as a tax dodge for women buying thousands of dollars in children’s shorts to skirt the 14 percent adult clothing levy. Regulators question waist measurements and classify shorts as children’s wear, while manufacturers report chaos and disputed rulings. Talks with trade groups aim to close the loophole next month.
Nancy June Hornsby daughter of Warren Thomas and Mrs Hornsby of 2513 Mo announces her engagement to Kelly Van Collier son of Mr. and Mrs Creighton C Collier of 509 Lawrence Ave. They are both Lawrence High School and KU graduates with affiliations to Alpha Chi Omega and Alpha Tau Omega respectively. He studies at the University of Montana Missoula. A June wedding is planned.
Washington AP portrait of Pat Nixon as a public figure who guards privacy. The future first lady marks 59 and 25 years as a political wife, rarely speaks in Washington, champions citizen volunteers, manages White House duties, and offers cautious personal insight when pressed.
AP reports religious leaders appoint governors at 11 of New Mexico's 19 Indian pueblos for one year terms starting January 1. At the remaining eight pueblos, officers are elected by tribal members.
The No Name Study Club meets 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mrs. Womack 201 Dakota with ecology talk. Christian Women’s Fellowship groups meet throughout the week at various homes including 3020 Iowa lot C-25 and 2222 La. addresses. several devotions and programs listed. Other group meetings include Monday Pinochle Club 1009 Maine 1:30 p.m. and La Sertoma Past Presidents Club 1645 Cambridge Rd 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, plus Year Round Club 345 Miss 2 p.m. Tuesday chaired by Mrs E Alexander.
Lawrence residents attended the Kansas Day Club Gala at the Municipal Auditorium with guests including Mr. and Mrs. John Brand Jr. and Rep. and Mrs. Morris Kay. The Rev. Febble gave the invocation and Mrs. Miller hosted a table. Also noted are birth notices, honor roll listings at Kansas State College of Pittsburg and the College of Wooster, and a military family’s three year Madrid tour.
The Registrar of Newspapers reports 10,281 titles published across 52 languages in India. This figure reflects the diversity of press activity nationwide within the country.
Paris AP notes Jacques Griffe presents impeccably tailored spring wardrobes for women emphasizing a quiet, flawless look. Short outfits are avoided. daytime suits, coats, and dresses reveal expert construction, neutral tones, and subtle details like shirt coats and bias bands. Evening wear highlights hemlines and inspired silhouettes such as harem skirts and Zouave styles.
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