Blind lawyer urges hiring disabled for equal opportunity
A 33 year old blind Harvard trained lawyer, Harold Krents, founded Mainstream in 1975 to bridge business and handicapped people. He advises employers to ask about limitations, discuss disability openly, and consult experts to address accessibility fears.
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Oxford
Krents
Washington, D.C
Mainstream
Erents
Seattle
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National Federation of the Blind
National Association of Retarded Citizens
Spend Eternity Next to Marilyn Monroe
Erma Bombeck reflects on the notion of buying an empty burial vault beside Marilyn Monroe for 25000 dollars. She recalls her own insecurities and insecurities about aging, beauty standards, and being compared to glamorous icons. She jokes about family, weddings, and fashion while questioning society’s obsession with perfection.
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Marilyn Monroe
Rita Williams and Paul Jones Engaged for October Wedding
Rita M Williams daughter of Ross Williams of Murphysboro and Paul W Jones son of Paul R Jones of Norris City announce their engagement. Miss Williams a Murphysboro Township High School graduate works at Kemper Fisher Faust Lawrence in Carbondale. Jones a Southern Illinois University graduate is a vice president at City Nations Bank in Carbondale. An October 14 wedding is planned.
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Paul W. Jones
Ross Williams
Murphysboro
Paul R. Jones
Norris City
Miss Williams
Murphysboro Township
Kemper, Fisher, Faust, Lawrence & Co
Carbondale
Jones
Southern Illinois University
City Nations Bank
British Columbia Attracts More Tourists in 1977 Revenue Rise
Vancouver AP reports British Columbia's travel industry earned 1.3 million in 1977, a 14 percent increase from 1976. The Canadian government office of tourism cites stronger visitor traffic and rising tourism activity across the province.
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British Columbia
Office of Tourism
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