Lighter Side Satirizes Marriage Contracts and Household Roles
Washington humor column parodies a women's liberation mag proposing a marriage contract to share chores. It mocks equal duties like dishwashing and child care while exaggerating absurd clauses about mowing, walking the buffalo, fixing electric zippers, and sharing blood pressure checks, ending with a note on recycling plastics and complex packaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
New Women’s Liberation
MS8
Laws of electricity and kids kites curve toward liability
A series of court cases examine whether power companies can be held liable for children’s kite accidents. Courts balance foreseeability and unusual uses, with rulings often assigning liability when hazards or conditions nearby playgrounds or trees make injuries foreseeable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timmy
Mountaineer Aged 63 Aims Grand Teton Climb Again
Veteran climber Paul Petzoldt aged 63 leads three instructors and a group from his National Outdoor Leadership School in Lander Wyoming on a staged ascent of Grand Teton. They plan a base camp then a final assault as weather allows, testing new cold weather gear and wilderness conservation techniques.
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Jack Graeme Lander
Wyo
UPI
Grand Teton Mountain
Paul Petzoldt
Wyoming
Petzoldt
National Outdoor Leadership School
Lander
Petzeldt
Jaander
Petzoidt
Hints for Drapery Color Testing and Kitchen Gadgets
Dear Heloise shares practical tips from readers on choosing drapery fabric by testing against daylight to avoid color mismatches, plus uses for glass jars to organize dog food and treats, and a curtain fix with a clothespin to keep curtains steady and allow fresh air when windows are open.
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Heloise
Mary Ellen
Lloyd Martin
Rockefeller weighs bid for a fifth New York term
Governor Nelson Rockefeller, the state’s longest serving chief executive, said he may run again in 1974 while denying rumors of a vice presidential bid or cabinet post. He emphasized remaining governor until the fiscal crisis is resolved, noting his 13 years in office and the unprecedented possibility of a fifth term.
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Albany
N.Y
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Nixon
Rockefeller
Pye
Judge Postpones Tuition Decision
A federal judge postponed until Monday a decision on an injunction in a suit challenging Connecticut's revised tuition classification system. The case involves two women seeking aid to register. a three judge panel will decide on out-of-state tuition constitutionality on Jan 7. Both claim residency status affects tuition and ability to pay bed fees.
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Hartford
Ucean
Blumenfeld
Margaret M. Kline
Uconn
California
Connecticut
Patricia Catapano
Etherington Commission draws criticism from health group
The Connecticut Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association rejected the Etherington Commission recommendations on the state Office of Tuberculosis Control Hospital Care and Rehabilitation. It urged Gov Meskill to form a special committee to reassess proposals citing lack of professional study methods, emphasis on short term savings, patient needs neglect, and factual errors.
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Hartford, Conn
UPI
Etherington Commission
State Office of Tuberculosis Control
Connecticut Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association
Thomas J. Meskill
Association
Connecticut
Commission
Bond Referendum Backed To Address Briarwood Sewage Risk
Rep Av Collie defends a Briarwood sewer bond despite no prior installation, arguing opposing now would be closing the barn door after the horse escaped. He condemns current administration’s bungling and urges support for the referendum as the least of two evils.
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Briarwood
Avcollie
Cotter Probes Gasoline Prices In Connecticut
Rep. William R. Cotter announces that the Internal Revenue Service and the Federal Trade Commission are both probing the recent gasoline price increase in Connecticut. He said he was informed the two agencies have begun investigations into the 10 percent price boost, as major oil firms announced hikes and Gov. Mesku called for a federal inquiry.
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Washington
UPI
William R. Cotter
D-Conn
Internal Revenue Service
Federal Trade Commission
Connecticut
Cotter
FTC
Alo
Thomas J. Meskill
Connecticut Conservation Association Reports High Return Rate
The Connecticut Conservation Association notes that over 70 million cans were returned in the first quarter of 1971, more than double the rate seen in 1970, highlighting a sharp rise in recycling activity.
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Ib US
Connecticut Conservation Association
Funerals fill week with multiple services
funeral notices list Anthony Lupo Catherine Donovan Quinn Howard Thurston Irene Houseknecht and Josephine Russo. Services held at Salem Lutheran and St Francis churches with various pastors and veterans honors noted. Burials at Grave and St James Cemeteries. Burial details and funeral home arrangements provided.
Bonded Obituaries for Russo and Dziengielewski
The morning rites for Josephine Jameson Russo 9 of 143 Park Ave widow of Leo Russo were held at 10 at C H Green Funeral Home with Rev John Lynch officiating. Burial followed at St James Cemetery. Mary B Dehefska Dziengielewski 34 of 38 Goodyear Ave funeral was at 8 30 from Buck Miller Funeral Home to St Francis Church for Mass at 9 with Rev John Daly celebrant and Rev John Lynch Deacon. Burial again at St James Cemetery. Miss Madeline Baker was organist and Mrs James Farrar soloist. Bearers included John Slasiewski Wayne King Ernest Krulikowski John Dingle Daniel Day and Ben Dziengielewski.
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John F. Quinn
Catherine (Donovan) Quinn
Rubber Ave
C. H. Green
Terrace Ave
St. Francis Church
John Daly Ag Élebrant
St.” James Cemétery
Ralph, Donald, Terry
Francis Quinn
Walter Nelson
Hugh McSherry
Howard E. Thurston
Craig’ Circle
Raymond Yuskukas
St. Joseph's Church
Waterbury
James Farrar
Madeline Baker
William Popke
Salem Barracks
John Szolda
United Polish Veterans
George McNamara
Veterans Council
Disabled American Veterans
St. James Cemetery
Arthur Clark
Douglas Cockcroft
William and Howard Thurston
Steven Myers
William Dunn
Josephine (Jameson) Russo
Park Ave
Leo Russo
C.H. Green
John Lynch
Mary Dziengielewski
Mary B
Dehefska) Dziengielewski
Goodyear Ave
Buckmiller
Fairview Ave
John Daly
John Slasiewski
Wayne‘ King
Ernest Krulikowski
John Dingle
Daniel ‘Day
Ben. Dziengielewski
Considerate thief leaves lace decorated car for honeymoon
In Lyon France Josette Gaschot reported a car theft and later found her car nearby with lace and flowers inside and an 800 mile speedometer log. Police say a couple may have used the car for a honeymoon and sent a telegram promising return "as soon as possible."
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Lyon
France
UPI
Josette Gaschot
Mrs Vincent Skelly obituary in Waterbury
Mrs Vincent Skelly aged 86 of 471 North Main Street Waterbury died at Medicare Pavilion. Widow of Vincent Skelly former Naugatuck Police Chief she was born December 25 1885 to Owen and Bridget Connell and was a Uniroyal retiree. Survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from Buckmiller Funeral Home Fairview Avenue tomorrow at 8:30 to St Marys Church for 9 AM Mass. Burial in St James Cemetery. Friends may call tonight 7 to 9.
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Vincent Skelly
North Main St
Medicare
Waterbury
Naugatuck
Owen and
Bridget (Kiernan) Connell
St. Mary’s Church
Altar Society of
St. Mary's
Uniroyal, Inc
Buckmiller Funeral
Fairview Ave
St. Mary's Church
St. James Cemetery
Boy Dies After Tree Climb Accident in Branford
Ten year old Andrew O'Brien died after grabbing a live power line while climbing a tree near his Branford home Tuesday. Police administered mouth to mouth resuscitation but he was pronounced dead after reaching Yale New Haven Hospital.
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Branford, Conn
UPI
Andrew O’brien
Yale - New Haven Hospital
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