Do Men Smarter Than Women? A National Test Sparks Debate
A National Assessment of Educational Progress report prompts discussion on gender and intelligence. The analysis suggests men outperform women in math and science across ages, with women excelling only in music and writing. Critics argue test design ignores emotional and motivational factors affecting female achievement. Betty Friedan’s views on sex-directed education are cited as historical context. The piece notes ongoing debate about how tests measure ability and the influence of social norms on girls’ educational paths.
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National Assessment of Educational Progress
Betty Friedan
Marina Homer
University of Michigan
Paris rage jeans push bodies into tight blue jeans
New York shoppers flock to exclusive boutiques seeking the latest Paris trend called le cigarette jeans. Prices reach 40 to 90 dollars as customers hobble from dressing rooms, squeezed into denim with help from shoe horns and friends. Fashion figures from Los Angeles and Paris visit stores, while wearers describe restrictive cuts and discomfort.
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New York
Paris
Natalie Morris
Mrs Morris
Beauty and the Lonely Beast at Elgin West High School
A children's play titled Beauty and the Lonely Beast features Don Sohl as the beast with help from fairy godmother Toni Amato and Beauty Dawn Watt. Toni Amato, 16, and Dawn Watt, 16, are both credited with supporting roles. Details on Page B-2.
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Elgin West High School
the Beast
Don Sohl
Henry Sohl
Lark Lane
Toni Amato
Beauty
Dawn Watt
Toni
Donald Amato
Valley Forge Circle
Dawn
Robert Watt
Freeland Dr
John Fazio
Miracle cancer recovery for Columbus woman stunned doctors
Linda Hardy, once given little chance against terminal cancer, reportedly shows no cancer signs and has become a national symbol in the search for adopters for her three children. Hundreds offered to take the youngsters, as her condition improved after six operations.
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Columbus
Linda Hardy
Weather Cool, Clearing Tonight With Lows in 40s
A weather synopsis notes cooler conditions across the west with overnight lows in the mid to upper 40s and cloudy skies to the east with lows in the low to mid 50s. Tomorrow brings mostly sunny skies to the west and clearing east though high temperatures are not fully stated. Rain chances are in the 20 to 30 percent range tonight, dropping near zero west tomorrow and around 10 percent east. Peak high near 84 occurred at 4:15 p.m. and a low of 63 at 1:30 a.m. observed.
New car sales rise 13 percent in early October
Detroit reports October sales of 243,642 cars in the first ten days, a 13 percent rise from last year and the best start to a month since 1974. GM, Ford, and American Motors post gains, while Chrysler trails with a 14 percent drop. industry-wide forecast remains about 10 million cars and 2.8 million trucks for the model year. Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton remarry in Botswana with district commissioner officiating. couple had reconciled in Switzerland earlier this year.
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Detroit
Chrysler
Ford
American Motors
Elizabeth Taylor
Richard Burton
Botswana
Miss Taylor
Burton
Switzerland
United Way Reports 14.8 Percent of Fundraising Goal
United Way campaign workers announced a pledge total of 283336 dollars, 14.8 percent of the 1.9 million fundraising goal for 1975. The figure was shared at the first of three luncheon reports during the month-long drive running through October 31.
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United Way
United Way Campaign
Ford Rammed by Yellow Buick In Hartford Motorcade
President Ford escaped injury as a 1967 yellow Buick collided with the right front fender of the presidential limousine in Hartford. Police said the driver of the Buick, James Salanites, 19, claimed a green light caused the crash and underwent a sobriety test. no charges were set until blood results arrive. Secret Service called it an accident with no injury to Ford or others aboard.
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Hartford, Conn
UPI
Ford
Secret Service
Andrew Hutch
Beibel
Stewart B. McKinney
R-Conn
Hutch
Ernest Luzania
James Salanites
Hartford
Thomas Grant
Meriden
Com
Cen
California
Washington
Lawyer says parents lack right to martyr Karen Quinlan
In Morristown New Jersey the court appointed lawyer Daniel Coburn argues religious freedom cannot force removal of the respirator sustaining Karen Quinlan who lies comatose after an overdose. A trial on the legal question is set for next Monday at St. Clare's Hospital in Denville.
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Karen
Morristown
UPI
Karen Anne Quinlan
Daniel Coburn
Miss Quinlan
Karen Quinlan
Martyl
St. Clare’s Hospital
Denville
Marsico’s son defends quiet going away dinner claim
Richard Marsico, son of Anthony J. Marsico Co, former deputy registrar who pleaded guilty to stealing 320432 in license plate fees, disputes a Monday CT report calling the party a lively going away event. He says the dinner was a spaghetti meal organized by his father for Jack Tarry of Swift Leasing to thank him for support.
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Richard Marsico
Anthony J. Marsico
Marsico
Jack Tarry
Swift Leasing
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Bronson
Californiaabel
Mrs. Schnierer
Branson
Mermel
Howard Mermel
Ics
Soteore Elve
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