Woman Keeps Birth Name In Marriage Movement Timeline
The Lucy Stone League founded in 1921 supports women who keep their birth names after marriage. No state requires a wife to take her husband name, though some official documents demand it. The Center for a Woman's Own Name provides legal help and advocacy, challenging laws in Hawaii and Alabama and advising government agencies.
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Lucy Stone
Henry Blackwell
Center
Terri Tepper
Illinois
Tepper
Ms. Magazine
Hawaii
Alabama
Bureaus of Vital Statistics
Ground Rules for Congressional Probes
James Hamilton argues in The Power to Probe that congressional investigations lack clear, comprehensive rules. He notes standards exist but are often ill defined or incomplete and not fully understood by lawmakers, staff, witnesses, or the press.
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Congress
Bar
Washington Press Corps
James Hamilton
Back to basics in Carter postal reform debate
The piece argues Carter’s postal policy clash centers on efficiency versus political control. It notes the Post Office budget, 687,000 employees, recent surpluses, and service cuts. It questions whether $25.2 billion needed to keep rural posts open should go to education and health instead.
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Carter
White House
Jimmy Carter
Richard Nixon
Post Office
United States Postal Service
Senate
Capitol Hill
Postal Service
U.S
New York
Bailor of
Willois
Ben Franklins
Washington
Congress
Pastal Service
Kentucky
West Virginia
United Parcel Service
Thought For Today Quote on Church and Work
Billy Sunday quote frames the church as an active institution, not a dormitory. It contrasts a front trench stance with a rear camp, urging workers over sleepers.
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Billy Sunday
Route to New Jobs Through Public Works Debate
House Budget Committee Chairman Giaimo notes a broad consensus to expand the Carter public works program from 1.8 to 3.5 billion this year to create more jobs than the stimulus plan. Critics warn projects take time and money, while a large share goes to high unemployment areas. labor secretary Marshall favors targeted public service jobs as cheaper and quicker in reducing welfare and unemployment costs.
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Robert N. Giaimo
House Budget Committee
Carter
Giaimo
Congress
Secretary of Commerce
Juanita Kreps
Ray Marshall
Marshall
Hall
Palm Springs Tale Mixes Politics and Sunlit Myths
The piece wittily contrasts Palm Springs growth with its mythic Niblik past led by Colonel Parr, noting a 30,000 population and diverse dining. It blends satire on former leader Gerald Ford with a broader view of regional prosperity, climate, and speculation about local life in a desert community.
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Gerald R. Ford
Palm Springs
Las Vegas
Barstow
Tonopah
Carson City
Great Southwest
America
Jacob Parr
Nibliks
Ford
Chronicle Publishing Co
Hummingbird Junior Garden Club Elects New Officers
Kay Weikle becomes president of the Hummingbird Junior Garden Club and is joined by Janet McManamay as vice president Becky Stanley as secretary James McManamay as treasurer and Sally Ann Sotak as librarian in the new leadership team.
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Kay Weikle
Hummingbird Junior Garden Club
Janet McManamay
Becky Stanley
James McManamay
Sally Ann Sotak
Snowman judging in Raleigh County ends with sled prize
Reporters Doug Chadwick and Doug Yarrow assess 26 snowmen across Raleigh County using a 50 point system. They dodge dogs, icy roads, and cold winds while shooting photos and taking notes. Beaver children win the sled for their seated snowman reading a paper.
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Register
Doug Chadwick
Doug Yarrow
Raleigh County
Chadwick
Maxwell Hill
Beckley
Marshall University
Bernstein and
Woodward
R. and S. Sandwich Shop Sold. New Operator Named
90 years ago E. E. Roach and Theodore Spondaris sold their Raleigh County sandwich shop to William Lloyd who has begun operating the business. The Raleigh County Fair association elected officers with Herbert Stansbury as president A. W. Roberts first vice president F. Lucas second vice president Dr. James Bruster secretary and H. L. Watkins treasurer.
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E. E. Roach
Theodore Spondaris
R. and
S. Sandwich
William Lloyd
Herbert Stansbury
Raleigh County Fair Association
A. W. Roberts
F. Lucas
James Bruster
H. L. Watkins
Press Opinions On First Ladies And Policy Shifts
Chicago Sun-Times lauds Betty Ford and hints Mrs Carter could shape the presidency through partnership and candor. Miami Herald discusses ethics code tied to a pay raise and a wary budget proposal. Parkersburg News critiques Carter’s labor ties and Cabinet choices amid AFL-CIO dynamics. Kansas City Times notes coffee price pressures and a consumer-led consumption cut campaign.
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Chicago Sun-Times
Betty Ford
Carter
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Tom Wickers
N.Y
Mr. Ford
Gar Alperovitz
Hubert Humphrey
Alperovitz
Johnson
Raleigh Register
Miami Herald
Parkersburg
W.va
AFL - Cio
Labor Movement
Kansas City Times
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