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The original documents are located in Box 14, folder "4/8-9/76 - New York, NY" of the
Betty Ford White House Papers, 1973-1977 at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
Copyright Notice
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 7, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MRS. FORD
VIA:
RED CAVANEY
FROM:
PETER SORUM
SUBJECT:
YOUR VISIT TO NEW YORK CITY
Thursday & Friday, April 8-9, 1976
Attire: Black Tie
Attached at TAB A is the Proposed Schedule for the subject event.
APPROVE
DISAPPROVE
BACKGROUND
You have been chosen the 1976 Woman of the Year for Inspirational
Leadership by the Ladies Home Journal. The Fourth Annual Award
presentation will be taped at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York
for broadcast on NBC at 9:30 pm, Thursday, April 8th. The list
of Award winners and presenters is attached at TAB B.
In addition, there will be a special recognition of 1976 Winter
Olympians Sheila Young and Cindy Nelson by Lenore Hershey.
Entertainment for the evening will be provided by Kate Smith,
Petula Clark and the Fifth Dimension. You will watch the show
as it is taped from a private dressing room before joining
Valerie Harper to accept your award. Following the program
you will have a free evening.
FORD & LIBRARY CERALD
TAB
A
FORD d GERALD SARARY
WITHDRAWAL SHEET (PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES)
FORM OF
CORRESPONDENTS OR TITLE
DATE
RESTRICTION
DOCUMENT
Schedule
Proposed schedule for Mrs. Ford's trip to New York City on April 8-9,
4/7/1976
B
1976. 5 pages. Attached to memo from Peter Sorum to Mrs. Ford.
File Location:
Betty Ford White House Papers, Box 14, Folder: "4/8-9/1976 - New York City"
SMD - 7/20/2018
RESTRICTION CODES
(A) Closed by applicable Executive order governing access to national security information.
(B) Closed by statute or by the agency which originated the document.
(C) Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in the donor's deed of gift.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION
NA FORM 1429 (1-98)
Nancy
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 26, 1976
MEMORANDUM TO:
PETER SORUM
FROM:
SUSAN PORTER
SUBJECT:
Action Memo
Mrs. Ford has accepted the following out-of-town invitation:
EVENT: Accept Woman of the Year Award in the "Inspiration" Category
GROUP: Ladies' Home Journal
DATE: Thursday, April 8, 1976
TIME: To Be Determined
PLACE: Ed Sullivan Theatre, New York City
DEFALD
R. FORD LIBRARY
CONTACT: Lenore Hershey, Editor, Ladies' Home Journal
(212) 935-4100
COMMENTS: Mrs. Ford will travel to New York on April 8th to accept
the Woman of the Year Award in the Inspiration category
at the Fourth Annual Ladies' Home Journal Award Presentation
evening. This will be presented on an NBC 90-minute
live special program during prime time. The television
audience is expected to be above 30 million people. The
awards are given in various categories (creative arts,
education, business and economics, etc.). Mrs. Ford
overwhelmingly won in the category of Inspiration by an
unprecedented number.
Following the awards presentation, Cartier will host a
Midnight Champagne Reception in honor of the Women of the
Year. The contact for the Reception is Barbara Henry
(212) 753-0111. Mrs. Ford will remain overnight in
New York and return to Washington the next day.
-2-
Two other items of note include the fact that April 8th
is Mrs. Ford's birthday and Jeanne Holm, the new Advisor
to the President on Women's Affairs, was a winner last year
in the category of Government and Diplomacy.
The file is attached.
Thank you.
FORD 2. CERALO LIBRARY
c: BF Staff
Red Cavaney
William Nicholson
Jeanne Holm
Rex Scouten
Staircase
ATTEND
REGRET
Lenore Hersbey
Editor
February 18, 1976
ED
SULLIVAN
Mrs. Betty Ford
HEATRE
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mrs. Ford:
It is my pleasure to inform you that you have been chosen as a
Woman of the Year in the Ladies' Home Journal fourth annual
awards. With a stunning popular vote from our readers and a
strong ratification by our blue-ribbon jury, your category is
Inspiration, with special emphasis on what you have done for
women's rights.
This award is confidential until the night of our TV program,
Thursday, April 8th. The awards will be presented on television
on an NBC-TV 90-minute program, to be hosted by Barbara Walters,
and sponsored by Procter & Gamble. As in previous years, there
will be no commercial overtones to the awards section of the
show.
Some of the other winners on the show will be Margaret Mead,
Governor Ella Grasso, Judge Shirley Hufstedler, Annie Dodge
Wauneka, Beverly Sills and Betty Furness.
GERALD R. FORD LIBRA,
Part of the presentation on television is a short documentary
about the awardee and her life. This can be done with a minimum
of disruption to your schedule, and we can probably work from
film clips on hand.
The influence this awards program has had in the world of women
has already made it one of the great American traditions. And,
I trust that you will be pleased by the recognition that being
chosen a Women of the Year in the special Inspiration category
for 1976 means to a large number of thoughtful people.
I have attached tearsheets from previous years' write-ups of
Ladies' Home Journal Women of the Year and a list of our jury
members. As you can see from the jury list, Jill Ruckelshaus
served as one of our panel members and both she and Pat Hutar
are very anxious that you appear in person on this TV program
which will have a television audience of upwards of 30 million
persons.
Sincerely,
henore Hersky
Lenore Hershey
Ladies' Home Journal 641 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10022 Telephone: (212) 935-4100
Lenore Hersbey
Editor
January 16, 1975
Mrs. Gerald Ford
The White House
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mrs. Ford:
As you can see on pages 119-120 in the February issue of
Ladies' Home Journal, you have been nominated by our editors
as a candidate for our Women of the Year awards of 1975.
These awards will be presented on a live nation-wide television
special to be announced at a later date.
As you can see from the instructions, final selections will be based
on the ballots of readers, plus the evaluation of a distinguished
board of judges.
Naturally, we take great pride in your presence on this list, which
in itself reflects in some measure a recognition of your own unique
achievements and contributions.
We are additionally gratified by the broad spectrum of names on our
1975 list. Perhaps everyone cannot receive the top award, but the
impact of this line-up of active, achieving women says something very
significant about the role of women today.
We'll let you know at the end of February how things work out. Mean-
while, mail in your own ballot, and the best of luck!
If there are any further questions, please do not hesitate to write
or call.
Sincerely,
here He
FORD & LIBRARY FRAD
Lenore Hershey
Editor
LH/mw
enclosure
Ladies' Home Journal 641 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10022 Telephone: (212) 935-4100
AWARDEE
WOMEN OF THE YEAR - 1973
PRESENTER
ARTS & HUMANITIES
Helen llayes
Marlo Thomas
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Shirley Chisholm
Margaret Chase
ECONOMY AND BUSINESS
Katharine Craham
Barbara Walter:
YOUTH LEADERSHIP
Nikki Giovanni
Lynda Johnson I
VOLUNTARY ACTION
Ellen Sulzberger Straus
Mamie Eisenhow
HUMAN RIGHTS
LaDonna Harris
Cicely Tyson
QUALITY OF LIFE
Mary Lasker
Eunice Kennedy
SCIENCE AND RESEARCH
Virginia Apgar (deceased)
Katherine Crosh
WOMEN OF THE YEAR - 1974
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Martha W. Criffiths
Yvonne Burke
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS
Patricia Roberts Harris
Roberta Flack
HUMAN RIGHTS
Dorothy Height
Eunice Kennedy :
CREATIVE ARTS
Katharine Hepburn
Bess Myerson
SPORTS
Billie Jean King
Cher
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Barbara McDonald
Lenore Romney
SCIENCE AND RESEARCH
Dixy Lee Ray
Virginia Apgar
COMMUNICATIONS
Barbara Walters
Clare Boothe Luc
WOMEN OF THE YEAR - 1975
GOVERNMENT & DIPLOMACY
Major General Jeanne M. Holm
Mary Louise Smit
POLITICAL LIFE
Barbara Jordan
Liz Carpenter
BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
Sylvia Porter
Barbara Walters
EDUCATION
Joan Ganz Cooney
Marlo Thomas
COMMUNICATIONS
Helen Thomas
CREATIVE ARTS
Lillian Hellman
GEMATE FORD TBRAGE
Margaret Truman
Helen Hayes
QUALITY OF LIFE
Lady Bird Johnson
Lynda Robb
HUMANITARIAN AND COMMUNITY
LaRue Diaforli
Ellen Burstyn
SERVICE
WOMEN OF THE YEAR - 1976
BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
Betty Furness
-
Sylvia Porter
SCIENCE AND RESEARCH
-
BArbArA JordAN
plus
Margaret Mead
1
Carol Burnett
KATE SM
PERFORMING ARTS
Beverly Sills
SPORTS
Captain Micki King
- - Billie JeAN KING PETULA (
-
Bella
-
GOVERNMENT AND DIPLOMACY
Shirley Hufstedler
POLITICAL LIFE
Governor Ella Crasso
10 Ann Abzurchund 5th
-
COMMUNICATIONS
Maya Angelou
- PenrL BAiLey
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Annic Dodge Wauneka
Jill w Ruckelshans
Diam
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HUMANITARIAN AND COMMUNITY
Bettye M. Caldwell
- MARLO Thomas
SERVICE
INSPIRATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Betty Ford
- Valerie Harper -
Ladies' llome Journal
WOMEN OF THE YEAR, 1976 Jury
Liz Carpenter
Vice President at Hill and Knowlton; member advisory
committee of National Women's Political Caucus
Helen DeRosis
Psychiatrist, author
Catherine East Deputy Coordinator, Secretariat for International Women's
Year; Citizens Advisory Committe, Status of Women
Sister Ann Ida Gannon President, Mundelein College
Clarissa Gilbert President, National Student Organization
Elinor Guggenheimer
Commissioner, New York City Department of Consumer
Affairs
Dorothy Height
President, National Council of Negro Women; 1974
Woman of the Year
Major General
Jeanne M. Holm
First woman Major General inthe Air Force; 1975
Woman of the Year
Patricia Hutar
U.S. Representative on the Status of Women of the
Economic and Social Council of the United Nations
Frances Arick Kolb
National Organization for Women representative
Eleanor Lambert
Syndicated columnist, fashion authority
Lynda Johnson Robb
Contributing Editor, Ladies' Home Journal
SEPARID R. FORD LIBRARY
Jill Ruckelshaus
Presiding Officer, National Commission on the
Observance of International Women's Year
Margot Sherman
Board of Directors, Past-President of Women in
Communications
Ellen Straus
Founder, Call for Action; Women of the Year, 1973
Mrs. Harry Wagner, Jr.
First Vice President, General Federation of Women's
Clubs
Margaret B. Young
Chairman, Whitney M. Young, Jr. Memorial Foundation;
author
Journal Ladies'
Women Of The Year, 1976
Help us select this year's women of achievement
For the fourth year, Ladies' Home Journal selects the outstanding American women of the year, to be hon-
ored in April on a special 90-minute program on the NBC television network, sponsored by Procter &
Gamble. To participate, and to assist our distinguished jury in the final selection of women leaders, fill in
the ballot below. Mail by February 1 to WOMEN OF THE YEAR, 1976, LADIES' HOME JOURNAL, 641
LEXINGTON AVENUE, NEW YORK, N.Y. 10022. To record the order of your preferences, place the num-
ber 1, 2 or 3 in boxes before your top three choices in each category. You may make additional nominations:
See next page for full instructions and procedures.'
BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
PERFORMING ARTS
In all levels of the American economy, women are now major
On the popular or classical level, as a star or a rising newcomer,
contributors and decision makers.
each of these women has made a major. contribution to the
A
Betty Furness-Consumer Affairs Director, NewsCenter 4.
enjoyment and culture of the nation.
WNBC-TV, New York
A
Antonia Brico-Symphony orchestra conductor; recently
B
Cathy Hardwick-Founder and designer for fashion firm,
conducted the National Symphony Orchestra in salute
Cathy Hardwick and Friends, Ltd., New York
to International Women's Year
C
Odessa Komer-Vice president, United Automobile Workers
B
Carol Burnett-Television comedian and actress
D
Juanita Kreps-Vice president and professor of economics,
C
Martha Graham-Artistic director and sole choreographer,
Duke University; member of the New York Stock Exchange
Martha Graham Dance Company, New York
E
Beverly Lannquist-Young senior securities analyst,
B
Gelsey Kirkland-Principal dancer, American Ballet Theater
Morgan Stanley & Co., New York
E
Loretta Lynn-Country and western music singer
F
Rita Mackey-President and chief executive officer, Marine
F
Liza Minnelli-Actress and singer
Midland Bank Northern, Watertown, N.Y.
G
Mary Tyler Moore-Actress and president of
G
Madeline McWhinney-President, First Women's Bank,
MTM Productions
New York
H
Beverly Sills-Opera singer-actress
FORD
H
Norma Pace-Senior vice president, American Paper
I
Cicely Tyson-Actress
Institute; economist
J
Susan Slaughter-First chair trumpet of St. Louis
I
Alice Rivlin-Director, Congressional Budget Office
Symphony Orchestra
J
Barbara Boyle Sullivan-President, Boyle Kirkman Asso-
ciates, consultant for affirmative action programs for
SPORTS
women, New York
Professional and amateur, at every level, women athletes are
proving their skills and achievements in competition, as well as
SCIENCE AND RESEARCH
creating new horizons of endurance and performance.
In the medical, physical and social sciences, these women are
A
Shirley Babashoff-Swimrging; holder of women's world's
trained investigators and clinicians who serve humanity.
record for 400-meter freestyle
A
Rowine Hayes Brown, M.D.-Medical Director, Cook
B
Chris Evert-Tennis; 1975 winner, women's U.S., French
County Hospital; pediatrician; lawyer specializing in child
and Italian Open singles championships; 1975 leading
abuse laws, Chicago
money earner among female athletes
B
Nina Byers-Professor of Physics, UCLA
C
Dianne Holum-Speed skating; winner of 1972 Olympic
C
Ruth Davis-Director, Center for Computer Science and
gold medal; coach, 1976 U.S. Olympic speed skating team
Technology, Bureau of Standards, Washington, D.C.
D
Madeline Manning Jackson-Track; holder of women's
D
Virginia Lincoln-Chief, World Data Center "A" for Solar
world's record for 800-meter run; named Outstanding
Terrestrial Physics, Boulder, Colo.
Athlete, National Amateur Athletic Union Track and Field
E
Margaret Mead-Anthropologist; author; Curator
Championships, 1975
Emeritus, Museum of Natural History, New York
E
Pamela Jiles-Track; Pan American Games gold medal
F
Nancy G. Roman-Chief, Astronomy and Relativity, NASA,
winner in 100-meter dash; National Amateur Athletic
Washington, D.C.
Union champion
G
Ora M. Rosen, M.D.-Professor and chairwoman, Depart-
F
Micki King-Diving; winner of 1972 Olympic gold medal;
ment of Pharmacology, Albert Einstein College of
now diving coach for all-male team, U.S. Air Force
Medicine, New York
Academy
H
Joanne Simpson-Head, Experimental Meteorology
G
Cindy Nelson-Skiing: 1975 U.S. Women's National Slalom
Laboratory, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis-
champion; ranked first on 1976 U.S. Olympic ski team
tration, Coral Gables, Fla.
in downhill, slalom and giant slalom
I
Elizabeth M. Tidball-Professor of Physiology, George
H
Sandra Palmer-Golf; 1975 number-one money winner
Washington University School of Medicine, Washington,
on women's circuit
D.C.
1
Mary Jo Peppler-Volleyball; 1975 Women's Superstars
J
Irene Tinker-Director of International Sciences
champion
American Association for the Advancement of Science,
J
Paula Sperber-Bowling; winner of two U.S. Women's
Washington, D.C.
Open titles; 1972 Bowler of the Year
GOVERNMENT AND DIPLOMACY
INSPIRATIONAL & EDUCATIONAL
In posts of major responsibility at all levels, these appointed
LEADERSHIP
women are proving that equal accomplishment is a fact.
Through standard educational channels or special platforms,
A
Ruth Bacon-Director, U.S. Center for International
these women have helped to increase the knowledge and aware-
Women's Year; private sector liaison and communication
ness horizons of others.
B
Shirley Tempie Black-U.S. Ambassador to Ghana
A
Bettye Caldwell-Founder and director, Kramer School,
C
Harriet Crowley-Acting Assistant Administrator, Popula-
Little Rock, Ark., day care and child development program
tion and Humanitarian Affairs, AID, Department of State
for infants to 11 years, serving working parents
D
Carla A. Hills-Secretary, Department of Housing and
B
Jean Campbell-Director, Center for Continuing
Urban Development
Education, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
E
Shirley M. Hufstedler-Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals
C
Betty Ford-Awarded Sesquicentennial Medal and Fellow
F
Virginia Knauer-Special Assistant to the President for
for Life, National Academy of Design, for support of
Consumer Affairs; Director, Office of Consumer Affairs
arts and humanities; member, National Academy of
G
Jewel Lafontant-Deputy Solicitor General, Department
Arts and Letters; First Lady
of Justice
D
Carol Halstead-1974 Chattanooga, Tenn., Young Edu-
H
Esther Lawton-Deputy Director and currently Acting
cator of the Year, teaching hearing-impaired children
Director, Office of Personnel, Treasury Department
E
Matina Horner-President, Radcliffe College; associate
I
Carmen Maymi-Director, Women's Bureau, Department
professor of Psychology and Social Relations,
of Labor
Harvard University
J
Betty Southard Murphy-Chairman, National Labor
F
Gisela Konopka-Director, Center for Youth Development
Relations Board
and Research; professor of Social Work, University
of Minnesota
POLITICAL LIFE
G.
Bernice Sandler-Director, Project on the Status and
From precinct to state office to Congress and a governor's seat,
Education of Women, American Association of Colleges
women are effectively representing their constituents.
H
Sister Jane Scully-President, Carlow College, Pittsburgh;
A
Bella Abzug-Member, House of Representatives, New
member, board of directors, Gulf Oil
York
F
Annie Dodge Wauneka-Member, Navajo Tribal Council;
B
Lindy Boggs-Member, House of Representatives, Louisi-
crusader for equal education for Indian women
ana; Chairperson-designate, 1976 Democratic National
J
Cynthia Wedel-National Chairwoman of Volunteers,
Convention
American National Red Cross; 1975 president, National
c
Yvonne Brathwaite Burke-Member, House of Representa-
Council of Organizations for Children and Youth
tives, California
D
Lila Cockrell-Mayor, San Antonio, Tex.
HUMANITARIAN & COMMUNITY
E
Millicent Fenwick-Member, House of Representatives,
SERVICE
New Jersey
Working alone-or through organizations-to meet human
F
Ruth Fernandez-Senator, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
needs, they are often the unsung heroines of our time.
G
Ella Grasso-Governor, Connecticut; first woman to be
A
Laurel Adler-Director, Mobile Mini-Class Program, mobile
elected governor on her own record
classroom and day care units for those unable to
H
Margaret Heckler-Member, House of Representatives,
attend traditional classes, La Puente, Calif.
Massachusetts
B
Elizabeth Criswell-Director, adult services, Callier Center
I
Mary Louise Smith-First woman to chair Republican
for Communications Disorders, Dallas
National Committee
C
Irene Hochheimer-Hospital volunteer in charge of play
C. DeLores Tucker-Secretary of State, Pennsylvania
activities for children and adolescents,
R.
FORD
Norwalk Hospital, Norwalk, Conn.
COMMUNICATIONS
D
Terese Lasser-Founder, Reach to Recovery, American
Women who live by the spoken, written and transmitted word:
Cancer Society recuperation program for
they-help unite the world through their insights and knowledge.
mastectomy patients
A
Shana Alexander-Columnist and television personality
E
Allie Beth Martin-President, American Library Associa-
B
Bonnie Angelo-Washington correspondent, Time
tion; Director, City-County Library, Tulsa, Okla.
magazine
F
Margaret McNamara-Director, Reading is Fundamental,
C
Maya Angelou-Television commentator and author
nationwide program for assisting schools in teaching
D
Myra Barrer-Publisher, Women Today newsletter
basic reading, Washington, D.C.
E
Lin Bolen-Vice president for daytime programs, NBC
G
Effie Robinson-Director of Senior Citizens for San Fran-
F
Helen Copley-Publisher, San Diego Union and Evening
cisco Housing Authority, helping elderly remain
Tribune; Chief Executive, Copley Newspaper Corp.
active in community
G
Charlotte Curtis-Associate Editor and Op-Ed page editor,
H
Cheryl Sanders-Director, Chicago Women Against Rape,
The New York Times
YWCA of Chicago, providing counseling and legal help
H
Elizabeth Drew-Political writer and television commen-
for rape victims
tator; author of new Washington Journal: The events of
1
Nguyen Xuan Dao (Mrs. Dao Spencer)-Volunteer director
1973-74
of Vietnam House, a center for assisting 4,000 Vietnamese
I
Ann Landers-Syndicated columnist carried in 810 news-
refugees in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
papers; author
J
Margery Stich-Volunteer director, VIGOR (Volunteers in
J
Helen Jean Secondari-Producer and director of The Ameri-
Government of Responsibility), a program of service and
cans: 1776, Bicentennial film for National Park Service
research in local government, New Orleans, La.
LAURS HOME JOURNNE
HOW YOU PARTICIPATE: On these two pages, you will find nine categories structured to cover most aspects
of women's lives. PLEASE INDICATE YOUR FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD CHOICES IN EACH CATEGORY
by placing the appropriate number in the box provided. (If you prefer to make your own nomination, you
may send a one-page typewritten summary describing the contributions of your nominee.) Tear out the
complete page and mail to WOMEN OF THE YEAR, 1976, LADIES' HOME JOURNAL, 641 LEXINGTON
YEAR
AVENUE, NEW YORK, N.Y. 10022. All mail must be postmarked no later than February 1. A scientific
sampling of "ballots" will be taken by the Journal; tabulations of reader preferences will be presented
to the blue-ribbon jury, which will be guided by these preferences, but not necessarily bound by them. De-
cisions will be announced on the April TV program and in the May Journal.
LADIES' HOME JOURNAL
WOMEN
OFTHE
YEAR
FORD
1975
LIBRARY
For the third year in a row, it is time to honor a
In addition, it was decided to make a presenta-
special breed of heroine: American women who,
tion on the April 19th TV show in honor of Inter-
through their own achievements, inspire other
national Women's Year. This will be covered in
women to new heights. On the next two pages of
future issues of the JOURNAL.
this issue, you will meet the eight women who
We believe that these LHJ honors have become
have been selected as recipients of the third an-
a unique part of the contemporary scene; and
nual LADIES' HOME JOURNAL Women of the
make an important statement about women in the
Year awards. On the night of April 19th, from New
nation and throughout the world. The eight achiev-
York City, these leaders and doers will be pre-
ers on the next page are each serving, in her own
sented to a nationwide audience on a ninety-min-
way, to prove that the skills and talents of women
ute CBS network special sponsored by Procter &
are a major force. Even to women who serve in
Gamble, with Florence Henderson as hostess, and
smaller spheres-or who express their personal
a sparkling list of presenters, performers and celeb-
contributions in the creation of a home and the
rity spectators.
nurturing of a family-their example cannot help
These impressive award-winners represent them-
but be meaningful.
selves-but they also serve as surrogates for count-
Congratulations to the Women of the Year, 1975
less other women who are making contributions,
and to all women everywhere in International
known and unknown, to our society. They come
Women's Year. And congratulations to you, our
from many backgrounds and are involved with
readers, for your own role in this venture.
many disciplines. But all are women. And that,
as we point out each year, is the point. That is
The jury for the 1975 Women of the Year: Mrs.
the significance. That is the glory.
Catherine East-Citizens Advisory Committee, Sta-
tus of Women; Margaret Truman Daniel; Helen De-
Women of the Year, 1975, were selected by a
Rosis, M.D.-psychiatrist, author; Sister Ann Ida
process representing both popular and specialized
Gannon-President, Mundelein College; Martha W.
opinion. In its February, 1975, issue, the JOURNAL
Griffiths-former congresswoman, lawyer; Dorothy
asked readers to check the names of candidates
I. Height-President, National Council of Negro
Women; Margaret Hickey-JOURNAL Public Affairs
(submitted from many sources, including our own
Editor, Chairperson; Kathy Kelly-President, Na-
editors) or to submit their own candidates in eight
tional Student Association; Frances Kolb-NOW
different categories. Thousands of ballots came in
representative; Eleanor Lambert-fashion author-
and were audited by an outside research organiza-
ity; Mrs. John L. Loeb-New York City Commis-
sioner for the U.N.; Mrs. Carroll E. Miller-Presi-
tion. At the end of February, a distinguished jury
dent, General Federation of Women's Clubs; Dr.
of women leaders, also representing many view-
Dixy Lee Ray-scientist; Margot Sherman-Women
points, reviewed the top reader selections and final-
in Communications, Inc.; Ellen Straus-Founder,
ly narrowed them down to the eight Women of the
Call for Action; Margaret B. Young-Chairman,
Year for 1975, as presented on the following pages.
Whitney M. Young, Jr. Memorial Foundation.
37
LADIES' HOME JOURNAL
WOMEN OF THE YEAR, 1975
QUALITY OF LIFE
CREATIVE ARTS
Lady Bird Johnson
Lillian Hellman
What enhances the quality of life more than our en-
Lillian Hellman, playwright and author, has embodied
vironment? And Lady Bird Johnson continues her
woman's potential as an artist since the production of
persistent and successful efforts in this field-in her
her first play, The Children's Hour, in 1934. That was
home state of Texas and nationally. Her contagious
followed by such notable, prize-winning dramas as
energy is now being put into a memorial to President
The Little Foxes, Watch on the Rhine, and Toys in
Johnson-a 15-acre pine grove overlooking Washing-
the Attic. Her first memoir, An Unfinished Woman,
ton. Mrs. Johnson's interest and work in conservation,
won the National Book Award in 1969; the second vol-
preservation of natural and historical sites, and simple
umn, Pentimento, received universal critical and pop-
beautification along our highways and in our cities.
ular acclaim. Born in New Orleans, La., she now lives
has demonstrated what can be done and has helped to
in New York City and Martha's Vineyard, Mass. Lil-
awaken Americans to their surroundings. Her book, A
lian Hellman's writing has not only entertained and
White House Diary, drew praise, and her televised tour
stirred audiences for more than a generation, but has
of the White House won an Emmy Award.
also reflected her own integrity and courage.
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& COMMUNITY
EDUCATION
SERVICE
Joan Ganz Cooney
LaRue C. Diaforli
The creator of Sesame Street, Joan Ganz Cooney has
As president of the Town North Business and Profes-
truly revolutionized television for children. The re-
sional Women's Club in Dallas, LaRue Diaforli ad-
percussions of her conviction-that television should
ministers a club project that has salvaged the lives of
be used to educate pre-school children-have been felt
women returning from prison. The project, called
throughout the industry and in millions of homes
"Fresh Start," has provided just that for at least 65
throughout the country. As president of the Children's
women in the last two years. Working with the State
Television Workshop, Mrs. Cooney has launched The
Parole Office and the Texas Department of Correc-
Electric Company, is now starting a series on health
tions, the club has established a clothing bank, helped
and is planning a weekly show on history for next fall.
find housing, free medical and dental care, counseling
Mrs. Cooney holds several honorary degrees, serves on
and jobs for women newly released from prison. Club
many boards and public service committees and re-
members describe the project as "women helping wom-
cently became the first woman director of the Xerox
en," and word of their remarkable success is becoming
Corporation.
an inspiration to other groups across the country.
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For the third year, our program of special honors in many fields
provides encouragement and inspiration for all women, everywhere!
BUSINESS &
ECONOMICS
POLITICAL LIFE
Sylvia Porter
Barbara Jordan
Journal columnist Sylvia Porter's latest contribution
When Texas lawyer Barbara Jordan of Houston went
to improving the financial climate for Americans was
to the House of Representatives in 1972, she became
her concept of a voluntary citizens' movement to aid
the first black Congresswoman from the Deep South.
in the battle for economic stability. President Ford
She had been the first black woman in the Texas Sen-
adopted her proposal and appointed her Chairperson
ate, where she was named outstanding first-term Sen-
of the President's non-partisan Citizens' Action Com-
ator, and was later elected Senate president pro tem.
mittee. Since her first award for the best financial and
A firm believer (and deft practitioner) in effecting
business reporting of 1942, she has received countless
change through the political system, Rep. Jordan has
honors for financial reporting. Her syndicated columns
been a forceful advocate in economic areas such as
and her books have enlightened administrators and
minimum wages and fair employment. Cited for her
government officials, corporation presidents and, per-
exemplary conduct during last year's televised House
haps most meaningful, have guided American families
Judiciary Committee's impeachment hearings, she was
and individuals in the prudent use of money.
recently named "Democratic Woman of the Year."
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COMMUNICATIONS
Major General
Helen Thomas
Jeanne M. Holm
Chief of United Press International's White House
Jeanne Holm, the first woman in the armed forces to
bureau, Helen Thomas is the first woman wire service
hold the rank of major general, directs the Personnel
reporter to serve in that capacity. A Washington coΓ-
Council for the Secretary of the Air Force. Gen. Holm
respondent since 1942, Ms. Thomas began covering the
enlisted in 1942, commanded a training regiment dur-
White House in 1960. She has been responsible for re-
ing World War II, and served as a War Plans Officer
porting the major (and often very personal) events
in Germany during the Berlin airlift. As Director of
during the terms of Presidents Kennedy, Johnson and
Women in the Air Force, she doubled the number of
Nixon. She has traveled worldwide with Presidents and
women in that branch of service and expanded their
accompanied President Nixon on his historic trip to
opportunities. Gen. Holm has been awarded the Legion
China in 1972. The highlight of her 1974 work was
of Merit and the Distinguished Service Medal, She
an exclusive, year-end interview with President Ford.
serves on several boards, including the Camp Fire
She recently became the first woman president of the
Girls. Before entering service, Gen. Holm was a pro-
White House correspondents' association.
fessional silversmith. She skippers her own power boat.
WOMEN
OFTHE
YEAR
Once again, it is a
women who through
1974
readers to check the
time for heroines
names of candidates
supplied by the edi-
their own achieve-
tors, or to submit their
ments inspire other
own candidates in
women to new heights. On the next two
eight different categories. Thousands and
pages of this issue, you will meet the
thousands of ballots came in and were
eight women who have been selected as
counted and registered. At the end of
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recipients of the second annual LADIES'
January, a distinguished jury of women
HOME JOURNAL Women of the Year
leaders met for a day, sifted the reader
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awards. On the night of April 8, in Avery
selections, and finally selected the eight
Fisher Hall (formerly Philharmonic
Women of the Year for 1974.
Hall), at Lincoln Center for the Perform-
We believe that these LHJ honors, and
ing Arts in New York City, these leaders
the April 8 television program, again
and doers will be presented to America
make an important and popular statement
on a one-hour CBS network TV special
about women in our time. Women today
sponsored by Clairol. They will represent
are moving forward. Even to those wom-
themselves-and will also be surrogates
en who serve in smaller spheres-or
for countless other women who are mak-
who express their talents in the creation
ing contributions, known and unknown,
of a home and the nurturing of a family
to our society. The activities of our Wom-
-the achievements of our Women of the
en of the Year are diverse; their back-
Year cannot help but encourage all wom-
grounds vary. But all are women. And
en, everywhere, to fulfill their highest
that, as we pointed out last year, is the
ambitions, and to live their lives with a
point. That is the significance. That is
heightened sense of dedication and pur-
the glory.
pose. Congratulations to the Women of
Women of the Year, 1974, were select-
the Year, 1974. And congratulations to
ed by a process representing both popu-
you, our readers, for having played an
lar and specialized opinion. In its Janu-
important role in this venture by express-
ary, 1974, issue, the JOURNAL asked
ing your choice through your ballot.
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MARTHA W. GRIFFITHS
PUBLIC AFFAIRS: Martha W. Grif-
fiths of Michigan has been a U.S. Rep-
resentative in Congress since 1955. In
her unrelenting fight for social reform,
KATHARINE HEPBURN
she is best known as sponsor of the
CREATIVE ARTS: In the more than
Dinner, Lion in Winter, A Delicate
Equal Rights Amendment. She has in-
50 plays and films in which she has
Balance, and in plays by Shaw and
troduced a major health insurance
starred, both here and abroad, Katha-
Shakespeare. Katharine Hepburn
proposal designed to make compre-
rine Hepburn has portrayed women of
epitomizes the woman of continuous
hensive health-care services available
character and conviction. Her distin-
creative talent, projecting personal
to all. She is a member of the House
guished career as an actress, begun in
strength and integrity.
Ways and Means Committee and of
1933, has earned her four Academy
the Joint Economic Committee. Mrs.
Awards and international reknown. In
Griffiths, a judge and lawyer, has di-
such memorable films as Little Wom-
rected her legislative energies through
en (and in 1942, Woman of the
the years toward Social Security,
Year!), The Philadelphia Story, Afri-
Medicare, tax and welfare reform.
can Queen, Guess Who's Coming to
BARBARA WALTERS
COMMUNICATIONS: A report-
er and broadcast journalist, Bar-
bara Walters has toured the world
interviewing figures from politics,
arts, business and science. Her
knowledgeable and incisive report-
ing have made the NBC-TV news
DOROTHY I. HEIGHT
show Today the strongest of its
HUMAN RIGHTS: Dorothy Height
kind in morning television. Her
is Director of the Center for Racial
own program, Not for Women
Justice of the national YWCA, and
Only, is a nationally syndicated
National President of the National
discussion show on which she tack-
Council of Negro Women. On the
les vital social issues with special-
staff of the National Board of the
ists not usually seen on television.
YWCA since 1944, Ms. Height has
Ms. Walters often writes, films and
directed its national program of vol-
edits her own stories, and has pub-
unteer and staff training. In 1966 she
lished a book, How to Talk With
won the John F. Kennedy Memorial
Practically Anybody About Prac-
Award for distinguished service in
tically Anything. Her style is can-
humanitarian causes. She also serves
did, innovative and unrestricted;
on the board of the National Center
her career is a series of "firsts."
for Voluntary Action.
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1974
PATRICIA ROBERTS HARRIS
BILLIE JEAN KING
BARBARA McDONALD
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS:
SPORTS: Billie Jean King focused
COMMUNITY SERVICE: The
Patricia Roberts Harris, former U.S.
unprecedented attention on the sport
Rosebud Sioux Indians in South Da-
Ambassador to Luxembourg, is an at-
she loves during the most widely
kota asked Barbara McDonald, a con-
torney and partner in the firm of
watched tennis match in history when
sultant in Early Childhood Educa-
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Kam-
she defeated Bobby Riggs in the
tion, to design a child-care program
pelman. She is Chairman of the Com-
Houston Astrodome last year. More
that would provide meaningful child
mission on Women in Higher Educa-
than an outstanding tennis player
care, leaving parents free to develop
tion. As an activist lawyer, she has
(she has won 14 world titles and 52
tribal-owned businesses to raise their
fought against sexist and racial dis-
national championships from 11 na-
present subsistence-level standard of
crimination, both publicly and pri-
tions), Ms. King has lobbied ardently
living. Ms. McDonald redesigned
vately. On numerous public service
for the cause of women's tennis and
training materials and teaching meth-
committees and boards, she is dedi-
women in sports. She is a member of
ods to create bi-lingual and bi-cul-
cated to criminal reform and civil lib-
the President's Council on Physical
tural day-care centers totally staffed
erties. She also serves on the board of
Fitness and Sports and publisher of
by Sioux Indians and located near the
directors of IBM, the Scott Paper
the new magazine WomenSports. An
business centers. This self-help pro-
Company, Chase Manhattan Bank,
exceptional athlete, she represents the
gram also includes family day-care
Georgetown University and others.
American ideal of fair play.
homes for children under two.
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DIXY LEE RAY
SCIENCE AND RESEARCH: Dixy Lee Ray is the
first woman to be Chairman of the Atomic Energy
Commission. Before this appointment, Dr. Ray, a
marine biologist, was Director of the Pacific Sci-
ence Center, an organization dedicated to im-
proved public understanding of science. Dixy Lee
Ray has also worked tirelessly for the cause of hu-
man ecology and responsible use of our environ-
ment. Author of numerous scientific papers and re-
cipient of several science awards, she radiates
boundless enthusiasm for the wonders of the world
around us, and is fearless in blasting misconcep-
tions of the role of science in the course of human
life. In response to the energy crisis, Dr. Ray is ve-
hement about the need for full and public informa-
tion on the use of nuclear technology.
A colorful individual, Dr. Ray received her M.A.
in zoology from Mills College, and Ph.D. in biology
from Stamford.
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LADIES' HOME JOURNAL
OFTHE
YEAR
This may be the age of
the non-hero, but it is
1973
lieve really does repre-
sent the Women of the
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a time for heroines.
Year, 1973
and also
Proof: the eight wom-
makes a very revealing
GENATED
IBRARY
en on the next two
statement about what
pages. Doers, achiev-
is happening to wom-
ers, shapers of our society, they have been
en in our country today.
selected as recipients of the first LADIES'
Perhaps the only problem with an hon-
HOME JOURNAL Women of the Year hon-
ors program is that it affords no room for
ors. On the night of May 14th, at the John
recognition of all the unknown women
F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.,
who serve in smaller spheres, or who, with
in a CBS-TV network special sponsored
little note or acclaim, nurture their fam-
by Clairol, they were presented to Amer-
ilies and their friends with dedication and
ica-as themselves, and as symbolic surro-
compassion. And yet in each of these hon-
gates of the total contribution women are
ored women's lives is a message for all
making today. Their activities are diverse;
women who are looking for answers to the
their ages span five decades; their back-
questions, "Who am P Who can I be if I
grounds vary from poverty to privilege.
want to?"
Two are black; one is American Indian.
Here, then, are the LADIES' HOME
All are women. That is the point. That is
JOURNAL Women of the Year, 1973. If you
the significance. That is the glory.
saw the TV show, you know that each of
Women of the Year, 1973, were selected
the eight received a specially designed Tif-
by a process representing both popular
fany award, and a plaque, plus the plau-
and specialized opinion. For two months,
dits of a most distinguished Washington
the JOURNAL asked readers to check or sub-
audience and a large nationwide tune-in.
mit their own candidates in eight different
You know, from the comments of hostess
categories. These ballots came in by the
Rosalind Russell and from the words of
tens of thousands, were opened, and reg-
the presenters as well as the award recip-
istered. On April 3rd, a jury of 17 distin-
ients, that these honors have now become
guished women met in New York for an
part of the American tradition, far beyond
all-day session of evaluation and selection,
bathing suit parades and beauty contests.
using both the criteria of the popular rec-
Do turn the page and meet our winners,
ommendations as well as their own judg-
in eight different categories. Watch their
ments. There were many close decisions
achievements in the year ahead. And, if
and also some suggestions about improv-
there's someone you think should be on
ing the categories for next year. But out
the list, keep her in mind. There's always
of the session came a selection that we be-
Women of the Year, 1974.
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OFTHE
YEAR
Call
and
and
daily
of
SHIRLEY CHISHOLM
PUBLIC AFFAIRS: In 1968, she became
the first black woman in Congress. In
1971, she was the first woman of any
race to make a serious bid for the Pres-
idency: in this case, on the Democratic
ticket. The Honorable Shirley Chisholm
received her tribute with a citation for
ELLEN STRAUS
associated with the National
ter
"proving that any individual with the
VOLUNTARY ACTION: Ellen Sulzber-
Voluntary Action. Married to
P
capacity for leadership can rise above
ger Straus bridges the gap between yes-
Straus, President of Straus Bro
ast
both sex and racial labels." Born in
terday and tomorrow in the field of vol-
she is the mother of four chile
Brooklyn, N.Y., which is still her con-
untarism by harnessing the power of
citation was "for outstanding
stituency in Congress, Shirley Chisholm
contemporary media, and by encouraging
voluntarism, both in the creatic
studied to be a teacher, and is a specialist
the recognition of volunteer talents. In
neering programs, and in effor
in child welfare. She also prides herself
1963, Mrs. Straus founded WMCA's radio
grade the status of the volunteer
on deriving her power directly from "the
"Call for Action" in New York City, a pro-
people." In Congress, she serves on the
gram that provided assistance to troubled
House Education and Labor Committee.
citizens. In 1969, the program was ex-
She is married to Conrad Chisholm.
panded to 50 cities, and in 1973, it became
LADONNA HARRIS
HUMAN RIGHTS: An active mem-
ber of the Comanche Indian tribe,
Mrs. Harris, who is married to for-
mer Oklahoma Senator Fred Harris,
has long been involved in minority
rights for Indians and other under-
privileged groups. In February, 1970,
Mrs. Harris founded Americans for
MARY LASKER
Indian Opportunity and served as its
QUALITY OF LIFE: Born in Wa
first president. She also helped to
town, Wisconsin, but known around
organize a pilot information program
world as one of the great private be
for Indian Community Action Pro-
factors of our time, Mrs. Albert D. Las
grams. Appointed by President John-
"has enhanced the quality of all our li
son as a member of the National
by her steadfast devotion to the ca
Indian Opportunity Council, she
of medical research, as well as to
chaired its Committee on Urban and
beautification of America." Dynan
Off-Reservation Indians. Mother of
people-loving Mary Lasker is presid
three, active on many boards, ardent
of the Albert and Mary Lasker Foun
opponent of discrimination in hous-
tion, friend to at least four adminis
ing, Ladonna Harris was hailed "not
tions. Her most recent efforts have hel]
only for her contribution to the cause
to bring about an increased Federal S
of the American Indian, but for
port to hasten the conquest of can
arousing the national conscience in
Mrs. Lasker is also a prominent collec
many areas of human rights.'
of modern French and American art.
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1973
Photograph of Katharine Graham by © Arnold Newman
KATHARINE GRAHAM
NIKKI GIOVANNI
HELEN HAYES
ECONOMY AND BUSINESS: Katharine
YOUTH LEADERSHIP: She is the
ARTS AND HUMANITIES:
Graham is a powerful figure in contem-
black princess of poetry. At twenty-nine,
the turn of the century ctress
porary publishing, and one of Fortune
with a personal background rooted in
and humanitarian Helen Hayes
magazine's recent "highest-ranking wom-
the realities of poverty, she has become
defatigable symbol of the thiev
en in big business." She achieved her
a "muted revolutionary" in the fields of
an. Her laurels for perfo anc
position as president of the Washington
feminism and racial pride. Her rapport
stage, screen, and TV a: end
Post Company "by birth and by death":
with college students and young people
most recent book (with Anit
her father had passed control of the
has made her a campus celebrity, and a
Twice Over Lightly, foll YS in
business to her husband, on whose death
popular lecturer with all types of groups.
cess pattern of her two ot!
we
she took over. But Mrs. Graham's own
She advises the youth of today to "build
Hayes is also associated with
personal management skills have won
up tolerance," and to find out "who you
search, through the Mary - -
her the respect of all divisions of the
are, what you want to do, and where you
Fund, named after a daughter
company which now report to her for
want to go." Nikki herself, a small, finely
of the disease. Miss Hayes, wh
top-level policy and financial decisions.
chiseled figure, has published ten books,
to the church, is also a leader i:
Mrs. Graham, who started her career as
appeared on the "Tonight" show, and
olic laity. She was presented
a reporter, is cited "for her own business
made her way both as a symbol of black
Genesius medal in Rome for b
achievements, and for inspiring other
awareness and as a young woman rising
humanitarian attitudes, and
women toward top positions in Amer-
above her environment to seek the truth
specific good works, such as F
ican corporations."
and tell it as she sees it.
liam Wasson's Little Brothers
DR. VIRGINIA APGAR
SCIENCE AND MEDICINE: Virgin
M.D., M.P.H., is an internationally r
specialist in the problems of newbor
She is the creator of the widely use
Score," a clinical evaluation made wi
seconds of birth that enables doctors
mine a baby's overall condition and e
predict-and often aid-the baby's cl
survival. Dr. Apgar, formerly Professo
thesiology at Columbia University
woman physician to hold a full pro
there), is now Vice President for
Affairs at the National Foundation
of Dimes. She is also Clinical Professo
atrics at Cornell University Medical
and Research Fellow in Medicine
Hopkins University. In her leisure
makes stringed instruments and pla
ola. She is also an ardent gardener
rapher, and philatelist.
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Thursday, the eighth of April
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March 23, 1976
Mrs. Gerald Ford
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mrs. Ford,
I have just spoken to Lenore Hershey at Ladies' Home Journal,
and am delighted to hear that you will be able to attend the
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presentation of The Women of the Year Awards, 1976.
As you probably know, Cartier is hosting a champagne reception
in honor of the awardees immediately following the NBC telecast.
We have made arrangements for the presenters and awardees to
be brought to Cartier in hansom cabs, where we will be serving
a light buffet to 150-200 people.
Guests include the people who made this evening possible,
press, and some of our friends of the theatre. It should be
a most memorable evening, and quite an unusual one for us,
considering we have never been open at midnight before!
I sincerely hope that you will be able to join US. If Cartier
can be of any service to you, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Barbara I Henry
Barbara J. Henry
Director of Public Relations
NEW YORK
PALM BEACH
BAL HARBOUR
LONDON
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For immediate release
Monday, April 5, 1976
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of Mrs. Ford's Press Secretary
First Lady Betty Ford is being honored in the 1976 Ladies Home
Journal Women of the Year presentation Thursday, April 8 in the
category of "inspirational leadership. The award will be pre-
sented to her on the NBC Live Special, "Women of the Year - 1976"
from 9:30 to 11:00 P.M. EST at the Ed Sullivan Theatre. She will
be one of 10 women honored in a variety of categories. Other
honorees will be announced during this special.
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Media wishing to cover Mrs. Ford's visit to New York should call
Joe Wolhandler, 212/759-2050. Credentialling closes Noon, Wednesday.
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Suggested Remarks, Ladies Home Journal Women of the Year,
April 8, 1976
Valerie, thank you so much. You can always ask me
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where you were on April 8, 1976, because I'm really excited
This special honor presented in the company of so many
people I admire on my birthday I am truly thrilled.
The thought that I may have inspired others inspires
me. Tonight will be part of my memories for many years to
come. Thank you all very much.
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Mrs. Ford:
attached
These emarks are written in response to Valerie Harper's
presentation, which is very light-hearted. The gist of
her remarks are:
"Don't get the idea I'm excited. I was
sitting backstage very relaxed. When
people ask me where I was on April 8, 1976,
I'll tell them I was in New York giving an
award to a nice woman. I'll tell them I
was thrilled to introduce the Woman of the
Year and the First Lady."
Shile
Remarks Attached
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I HAD HOPED THEY WOULD HAVE WORKED THE PROBLEM OUT --
UNFORTUNATELY, THEY HAVEN"T.
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I MADE A COMMITMENT TO THE LADIES' HOME JOURNAL SOME TIME AGO
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