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Iowa, Ohio, Virginia (3)" of the Sheila Weidenfeld Files at the Gerald R. Ford
Presidential Library.
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Digitized from Box 29 of the Sheila Weidenfeld Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
Lakewood Republican Dinner, October 21, 1976
I want to talk about another candidate on your
ballot in Lakewood Jerry Ford.
Most of you know how hard he has worked through
the years for the Republican party. It's very important
for him to have good GOP candidates. elected to both
Houses and to have state and local officials responsive
to his philosophy and leadership.
I know that you have a very fine organization here,
but all political work really comes down to one day election
day. Jerry Ford and all these candidates need your help
to get voters to the polls.
The President has made us proud again of our government
(and not one American is fighting or dying anywhere an the face of the Earth.
and of ourselves. America is at peace, Our economy has
improved sound. With your help, we can keep him on the job and
begin our third century with a Republican president.
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GERALD R. FORD FIBRARY
Lakewood, Ohio Politics
Lakewood, an upper middle class suburb of Cleveland
along Lake Erie, is located in Ohio's 23rd District.
Republican William Minshall represented this district
for 20 years. When he retired in 1974, Democrat
Ronald Mottl won the seat.
The GOP cardidate is Michael Scanlon, 57, an attorney
with no previous political experience except precinct
chairman. Scanlon, who attended Cleveland-Marshall
Law School and Notre Dame, is married and has four children.
He was in the Air Corps during World War II.
The RCC is very pessimistic about his chances.
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SERVICE R. FORD LIBRARY
1st District Iowa Background
The 1st is in Iowa's southeast corner along the
Mississippi River. Republican Fred Schwengel was
defeated in 1972 by Democrat Ed Mezvinsky. This
year's GOP candidate, Jim Leach, ran a good race
against Mezvinsky, a member of the House Judiciary
Committee, in 1974. Leach is getting alot of
Republican help this year, and the RCC thinks he
has an excellent chance of unseating Mezvinsky.
Leach, who was 34 on October 16, is president
of the family business, Flamegas Company Inc., which
markets propane gas. The business is in Bettendorf
near Davenport.
Leach has a B.A. from Princeton and an M.A. from
Johns Hopkins University. He also studied at the
London School of Economics. A former foreign service
officer, he speaks German and Russian. He served as
an administrative assistant to Don Rumsfeld at the
Office of Economic Opportunity, and he was a delegate
to the Geneva Disarmament Conference.
Leach was married earlier this year, and his wife's
name is "Deba." Secretary Richardson is one of several
top Republicans who have been in to campaign for Leach.
A number of birthday parties have been held this week
for the candidate, and your appearance will be at the
last "birthday" party.
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FORD & LIBRARY GERATE
Leach Rally, Bettendorf, Iowa, October 21, 1976
Happy birthday, Jim! Your campaign reminds
me of another young Republican with a new wife
who ran for Congress. I hope you are successful
just as Jerry Ford was in 1948.
I am proud of what my husband has accomplished
during the years, and I am especially proud of what
he is doing as President. Those were dark days when
he came into office. Now the economy is back on
track. The Nation is at peace, and Americans can
respect their government.
The President has had to make some really tough
choices and to act instead of talk about problems.
He has shown that he is a man of his word, and he
hasn't been afraid to veto those big-spending bills.
He needs more help from Congress to see that your
FORD is SERALD LIBRARY
tax dollars are not wasted, and that's why Jim Leach
should be elected. Jim shares the President's concern
about spending, and he will represent Iowa well in the
House.
On November 2nd keep the President on the job and
send him some help. Vote for Jim Leach! And, of course,
Vote for Jerry Ford.
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FIRST LADY FILES
November 16, 1976
Dear Mr. Brigham:
Thank you so much for sending us the issue
of the Marycrest College newspaper, the
Crest, with the article about Mrs. Ford's
visits.
Your kind comments are so much appreciated,
and I know Mrs. Ford will enjoy reading
the article. Thanks again for your thought-
fulness.
Sincerely,
Sheila Rabb Weidenfeld
Press Secretary to Mrs. Ford
Mr. Raymond Scott Brigham
Associate Editor, the Crest
Marycrest College
Davenport, Iowa 52804
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FORD 8. GERALD LIBRARY
FIRST LADY FILES
November 16, 1976
Dear Mr. Brigham:
Thank you so much for sending us the issue
of the Marycrest College newspaper, the
Crest, with the article about Mrs. Ford's
visits.
Your kind comments are so much appreciated,
and I know Mrs. Ford will enjoy reading
the article. Thanks again for your thought-
fulness.
Sincerely,
Sheila Rabb Weidenfeld
Press Secretary to Mrs. Ford
Mr. Raymond Scott Brigham
Associate Editor, the Crest
Marycrest College
Davenport, Iowa 52804
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GERMAN R. FORD
FIRST LADY FILES
November 16, 1976
Dear Mr. Brigham:
Thank you 80 much for sending us the issue
of the Marycrest College newspaper, the
Crest, with the article about Mrs. Ford's
visits.
Your kind comments are so much appreciated,
and I know Mrs. Ford will enjoy reading
the article. Thanks again for your thought-
fulness.
Sincerely,
Sheila Rabb Weidenfeld
Press Secretary to Mrs. Ford
Mr. Raymond Scott Brigham
Associate Editor, the Crest
Marycrest College
Davenport, Iowa 52804
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DEALD R. FORD LIBRARY
MARYCREST COLLEGE
SONIS VERITAS
DAVENPORT, IOWA 52804
COLLEGE
The Crest Office
November 9, 1976
The Press Secretaries of the First Lady
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear Ladies,
I have taken the liberty of sending Mrs. Ford copies of our recent issue
of the Marycrest College newspaper, the Crest, that features her recent
visit to the Quad-Cities, and being her press secretaries I was sure you
would like to see them also.
But I would asso like to say thank you very much for your assistance to
my photographer and myself (as well as the other media people) during her
hectic, hour-long visit. Not being proffessional reporters it is hard
enough to cover a news event without it being one of such importance as
the First Lady's visit. However, your helpfullness, kindness, and dedi-
cation during the event has helped us turn out the articles and photos
we did with ease.
I am sure Mrs. Ford is aware of the excellence of her press staff, and has
every reason to feel confident with them, and proud of them.
Thank you again so very much.
Sincerely yours,
Raymond Scott Brigham
Raymond Scott Brigham
Associate Editor, the Crest
Marycrest College
Davenport, Iowa 52804
GERUILO R. FORD LIBRARY
Enclosures
MARYCREST COLLEGE
Vol. 38, No. 8
DAVENPORT, IOWA
Oct. 28, 1976
FIRST LADY VISITS QUAD-CITIES
Article by Raymond Scott Brigham
traveling Peanut Brigade, and final-
as she spent around an hour and a
Several things Mrs. Ford did res-
Photos by Vince De Lap
ly, this week, by the "man" himself.
half in the area.
pond to were charges made that day
The Republicans have sent Presi-
Mrs. Ford arrived late (not that
by Mr. Carter that President Ford
"Twas the eve before election, and
dent Ford's running-mate, Robert
anyone really had an idea of just
was not very compassionate in his
all through the Q-C's, not a
Dole, for a Quad-Cities visit.
what constituted "on time") at the
attitudes towards the American peo-
Presidential candidate was stirring,
But the President's campaign
Quad-Cities' Airport in Moline on
ple. The First Lady implied Mr.
not even V.P.'s. When what to my
pulled out all of their stops last
board an Air Force jet (no one's sure
Carter was more or less off his
wondering eyes should appear, but
Thursday, October 21, when the
whether it was or wasn't Air Force
rocker to think Gerald Ford a man of
a lovely First Lady, all shining and
First Lady herself, Mrs. Betty Ford,
One, the President's famed jet) that
little compassion. Citing her twenty-
clear
arrived in the Quad-Cities for an ab-
had just brought her from Los
eight years of marriage to the Presi-
breviated visit.
Angeles.
dent as experience, Mrs. Ford stated
The Jimmy Carter campaign has
If Mrs. Carter "swooped down out
The First Lady stepped radiantly
she knew of no man more com-
been represented in the Quad-Cities
of the skies" for her visit (see Sept.
from the interior of the jet and was
passionate, and that if anyone seem-
by visits from his wife Rosalynn, his
23 issue of the Crest), then Mrs.
greeted both by a loud cheer from
ed strained and less than totally
running-mate Walter Mondale, his
Ford's visit was a dive bomb mission,
the waiting crowd and a sharp, biting
compassionate for the American
cold wind; and if at any moment dur-
public it was probably Mr. Carter.
ing her visit you could say her smile
When questioned on the validity of
was frozen, this was the one. Later
the campaign, whether or not it had
Mrs. Ford commented that being
been a clean and fair one thus far,
from Michigan, she was used to this
Mrs. Ford seemed a bit evasive,
cold fall air, and enjoyed it.
stating only that she heard Jimmy
Recovering from the obvious
Carter had said he was going to take
temperature change from LA, Mrs.
his gloves off and come out fighting,
Ford quickly descended the plane's
and that she was sure the president
ramp to stop briefly ("briefly" being
would do the same.
the key word of her visit) to be
The First Lady was asked how she
greeted by visiting Illinois
felt about the twelve point lead
dignitaries. The group included
Carter had with lowa farmers over
Congressman Tom Railsback of II-
Ford, and with a quick smile Mrs.
linois, and several state represen-
Ford replied, "Well, I think that's a
tatives from the area.
VERY good reason for me to go to
The wind seemed to be mostly
lowa!" And do that she did.
Democratic and disapproving, for it
But not before taking time to
seemed to pick up speed and inten-
shake hands, chat, and sign a few
sity as Mrs. Ford quickly stepped
autographs for the crowd of about
across the airfield to a group of
200 people who had gathered at the
waiting media people. Here she held
airfield fence to greet the First Lady.
a very impromptu press conference,
Tastefully and smartly attired in an
Mrs. Betty Ford on her arrival at Quad-City Airport.
where, due to the wind, the crowd,
outfit of red-white-and-blue (the
and some overly-protective-
blue consisting of what we hope was
underly-effective security measures
a warm cloth coat), Mrs. Ford took
Completely NEW
(ever seen butcher-shop twine ac-
her time in speaking with people,
tually hold back a crowd of scoop-
and, seemingly, making friends as
Student Democrats Unite
hungry reporters?) most of the
she went. No hand-made sign went
"conference" was lost by most of the
without the First Lady's careful
reporters.
(cont'd on page 4)
And now for something complete-
to register voters for this
ly
NEW
Marycrest's Young
November's election.
Democrat Club. The first
Want to belong? The only re-
organizational meeting was held
quirements are that you have the in-
Bowman's Book Published
October 7. The purposes of this
terest and you are a student at
group are to promote student in-
Marycrest College. Our meetings
by Joan Sulser
terminal disease, handicap, mental
volvement in Democratic activities
are Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. in Walsh
Dr. Leonard Bowman, assistant
illness, lengthy hospitalization, dy-
and promote Democratic philo-
Hall, room 132.
professor in the department of
ing. Bowman explains this by say-
sophies, platforms, and ideals.
The officers are Mary Kay
philosophy and religious studies at
ing, "Once you get to a certain level
Some goals of the club are to help
Hollinrake, chairperson; Kathy
Marycrest, has recently had a book
of awareness you find that everyone
in the up-coming election, invite
Drew, vice-chairperson; and Kay
published. The jacket provides the
shares the same feelings."
speakers to our campus, attend
Thomas, secretary-treasurer. Our
best explanation of what the book is
Bowman does not consider
various political workshops, and in
sponsor is Les Schimelpfenig.
about. "The Importance of Being
himself an expert on sickness. A few
the future, visit Washington, D.C. to
We hope to see you at the next
Sick is a Christian reflection on
years ago the editor of the St.
look at our government firsthand.
meeting.
sickness. It uses Scripture and the
Anthony Messenger asked him to
Kay Thomas
insights of Christian thinkers as aids
write an article on sickness. Consor-
The members have already helped
for understanding the true meaning
tium Books, a North Carolina
of sickness."
publishing firm, saw the article and
Home Ec Chairperson
The key word in this quote is
(cont'd on page 3)
"reflection." Bowman feels sickness
is "an aspect of human experience
To Serve on Committee
and existence" and as such is "one
of many avenues to the depth of
human experience." He says,
"Sickness is a key to a level of ex-
Sister Veronica McAndrews,
National Council of Administrators
istence available to everybody. The
professor of home economics and
of Home Economics.
level of awareness can be reached
chairperson of the home economics
She is the author of several ar-
through other means - frustration
department at Marycrest, has been
ticles in professional journals and
and loneliness, for example, can
invited to serve on the nominating
holds the Ph.D from Ohio State Un-
bring the same awareness and
committee of the Colleges and Un-
iversity with post-doctoral study at
feelings." Bowman approaches this
iversity Section, lowa Home
lowa State University, Michigan
level of awareness through reflec-
Economics Association.
State University, Loyola University,
tion. He uses a humanistic inter-
She spoke at the annual meeting
Southern Methodist University, and
pretation of Christianity as a
of the association in Waterloo on
the University of lowa. She has also
background for his reflection on
"Current Issues in Gerontology."
been a Visiting Scholar at the Un-
sickness.
iversity of Arizona, Tucson.
Readers of The Importance of Be-
The Marycrest professor is past
Sister Veronica was awarded a
ing Sick will be struck by how real
president of the National Catholic
Specialization in Gerontology by the
the thoughts and feelings expressed
Council on Home Economics and
University of Nebraska, Omaha, this
in the book seem to be as if Bow-
served as vice president of the
summer.
man has personally experienced a
Dr. Bowman
MARYCREST COLLEGE
Vol. 38, No. 8
ST
DAVENPORT, IOWA
Oct. 28, 1976
Contemplate
TO THE EDITORS OF THE CREST:
Congratulations to all who
brought about the moving
The Music Building has always
also be found above the door frames
doubts. At first I thought it would be
production of Susan Glaspell's THE
been a focal point of interest for me.
to some of the larger "front" rooms.
interesting to turn the house into a
INHERITORS. / agree with Eva Le
This structure has a great deal of
Some of the windows have etched
selective dance spot. If such action
Gallienne's opinion of the play, ex-
potential to become something real-
patterns on them.
would occur I can't help but think
pressed in a letter of September 22.
ly unique and beautiful.
Tucked away or placed in unob-
that after a while the beauty would
She thought that THE INHERITORS
At first glance it is quite easy to
vious places it is possible to find
be lost due to abuse and could easily
should "be played everywhere in
"turn one's nose up" at it, but close
classic furniture pieces. They may
be ignored by its frequenters. The
this country during the Bicenten-
scrutiny will more accurately reveal
not be antique or hold an exclusive
next idea was making it into an ex-
nial year.
disrepair and no apparent upkeep.
price tag, but they are definite
clusive dining facility. Although this
think there are lines and scenes
Time, effort, and a great deal of
assets. They need to be rejuvenated
idea held a great deal of appeal for
wood polish could make a world of
me it was rejected for reasons
from this play that will long be
and shown off. Seeing these fur-
difference in this wonderful house.
niture pieces was like finding a gold
similar to those of the previous idea.
remembered by those who saw it.
After the initial step do you know
mine to me; for I would give my
The building could also continue as
Among these are Silas Morton's
what riches could be found?
it is at the present time. It does seem
words on the meaning of educa-
"eye's teeth" to have them.
Upon entering it would be im-
rather unfair to limit the building in
tion. Other lines catch this insight
The floor plan is good, also. The
possible not to be awed at the
lower floor has the rooms situated
all its potential to one department.
in talk about the pollen which falls
where it will. "There are scholars
beautiful dark brown door frames or
such that they all have a feeling of
These ideas are all things of the
enough; what we need are
arches with their intricate carvings.
privacy, but not isolation. At the top
future but in earnest I would urge
Americans" should not be lost on
There are double doors leading into
of the main stairs there is room for a
that we give this stately house back
those who have also seen the
rooms on the first floor. Some of the
lounging area. There are, at present,
its luster by cleaning and polishing
American Dream debased into its
rooms are paneled to add warmth
several rooms off the corridor used
it.
opposite the fear of freedom.
and appeal. One's eye continues
for storage and offices. Continuing
The production is a service to the
gazing until it comes to rest on the
upward to the attic it is surprising to
Would all of you closely examine
wider community in Davenport,
beautiful stairway banister that
notice how big and spacious it is. All
the house assessing its potentials
where several study groups will be
gracefully slopes upward.
of the rooms create a very workable,
and let me know how you think the
turning over the lines and scenes
The glass is another asset for this
resourceful, attractive house.
house should be used? Drop your
and the basic theme to share a play
house. The stained glass windows,
What happens once the house is
ideas in campus mail in care of
about ourselves.
individual in character, help add to
recreated and has its luster back?
myself or the Crest, or slip it un-
Sister Ritamary Bradley
the unique expensive flavor one
There are several possibilities, but to
derneath the door to the Crest office.
Chairperson, English Department
begins to savor. Glass panes can
each I do have reservations and
Pam Merritt
St. Ambrose College
Retailer Donates
RAMBLINGS ON THE 'FIRST MoMM.
Funds to ICF
I'm getting pretty good at (if
You have to know who to call to
copies of the Crest we sent them that
The lowa College Foundation, a
nothing else) giving my name, rank
give this information about yourself,
carried the stories about Mrs.
fund-raising organization for 25 in-
and serial number. Well at least
because "who-you-know" has to call
Carter.) In fact, I have envisioned a
dependent colleges in the state, an-
my name, birthday and social
the secret service, who in turn do a
scene around the White House
nounced today receipt of a $2,600
security number.
quick 24-hour check on you to see if
breakfast table that must have run
grant from the J.C. Penney Com-
you are on the 3000-name list of
something like this:
pany, Inc.
This is not because I have been
possible assassins, to see if you have
The funds are a portion of $71,300
filling out a lot of job applications
a criminal record, and a variety of
being distributed by the company to
lately (good lord, no! It's not even se-
other things that must include
MRS. FORD: Jerry, dear, did you
state educational foundations this
cond semester yet!) but because I've
whether or not you paid the dime in
see the Ramblings in this week's
year.
been establishing press "creden-
the automatic toll lane the last time
Crest about me making an
Presented by Edward Moothart, a
tials" of late to cover certain news
you crossed the Centennial Bridge.
appearance in Davenport to
manager of the Des Moines store,
events.
counter Rosalynn Carter's visit?
the contribution will be divided
(Note how much the First Lady
I refer, of course, to when Mrs.
Once the secret service-ers have
among the 25 member colleges.
and I talk alike.)
cleared you, and you've picked up
"Our company is convinced of the
Jimmy Carter came to town, and, of
importance of higher education to
course again, to the more recent visit
your credentials, you now have the
of Mrs. Gerald Ford.
event itself to cover. Amateurs (like
FORD: (Hidden behind a copy of the
our American way of life," Mr.
myself) at this, show up early,
St. Ambrose Paper Sac)
Moothart said at the check presenta-
whereas the pros (TV-8 and their
Mmmmmm, mumble, mumble,
tion. "We believe money invested in
You see, the secret service has this
aversion to letting just anyone in to
blazing blue blazers) show up all but
murble, mumble (The Presi-
students of today will yield a rich
see these fine ladies. So, in order to
riding on Mrs. Ford/Carter's
dent apparently quoting
dividend in the citizens of
shoulders. Then the pushing and
something from the paper he's
tomorrow."
get within spitting distance of the
shoving for a choice position begins,
reading.)
candidates' wives (let me rephrase
The corporate grant supplements
that to "camera range") you must
and continues all the way through,
financial support given by local J.C.
tablish these "credentials."
while Mrs. Carter/Ford seems totally
MRS. FORD: Well, honey, it makes
Penney stores to colleges in com-
oblivious to the whole rowdy scene.
perfectly good sense about the
munities where they do business.
subject. (Note how much the First
The company has continued cor-
Of course, if my toes have been
Lady and I think alike.) I think I'll
porate support to 558 independent
trod upon in these crowd scenes,
just whiz on out there and see the
schools through state associations
and my "beautiful" camera shots
folks. Couldn't hurt the campaign
such as the lowa College Founda-
tion since the mid-Sixties.
ruined, I have only myself to blame.
any, don't you think?
volunteered for these assignments
Members of the lowa College
(though you will note that all "good"
Foundation are: Briar Cliff and
things MUST come to an end) and I
FORD: (Still reading the Ambrose
Morningside, Sioux City; Buena
paper) Murble, mumble, mumble,
certainly shouldn't complain about
Vista, Storm Lake; Central, Pella;
murble
being a five-foot-four in a crowd of
Clarke, Loras and the University of
six-foot-nine reporters.
Dubuque, Dubuque; Cornell, Mount
Certainly, not all the credit (if any)
Vernon; Graceland, Lamoni; Dordt,
can be taken by me. No doubt, Jim
Sioux Center; Mount St. Clare, Clin-
But covering Mrs. Ford should
ton; Ottumwa Heights, Ottumwa;
have been (and for the most part,
Leach, who's campaign rally Mrs.
Waldorf, Forest City; Grinnell,
was) a pleasure, as, after all, did you
Ford was appearing at, had
Grinnell; lowa Wesleyan, Mount
or did you not read it here first that I
something to do with her coming to
suggested she visit the Q-C's to
town.
Pleasant; Luther, Decorah; Mary-
counter Mrs. Carter's visit.
crest and St. Ambrose, Davenport;
And if Mrs. Ford didn't seek me
Mount Mercy, Cedar Rapids;
Northwestern, Orange City; Simp-
Surely the wise First Lady took
personally out for a chaw and a chat,
son, Indianola; Upper Iowa, Fayette;
heed. (We did, in fact, receive letters
that can easily be explained:
Wartburg, Waverly; Westmar,
of acknowledgement from both the
LeMars; and William Penn, Os-
President's and the First Lady's cor-
Mrs. Ford, like myself, hates to be
kaloosa.
respondence offices about the
a name-dropper.
All views expressed are those of the writer and
Book
cont'd from page 1
not necessarily those of the Crest. The Crest is
asked him to expand it to book form.
monious whole.
responsible for all published copy in regard to
And he did, working on the book for
For someone to have a
libel, slander, obscenity, or any other matter
one year and finishing it in April,
healthy life would then call for
1975.
him to take sickness into ac-
pertaining to legal or social responsibility. The
Bowman doesn't conceive of us-
count, and give a place to it that
Crest welcomes all communications from its
ing the book in any class he is now
allows sickness to contribute its
audience.
teaching. He said he would never re-
significance to the meaning of
quire students to buy a book that
his life.
contained information and insights
If this understanding of health
he could provide himself.
is true, then the common-sense
Today at 3:30 p.m. a tea is being
notion of health as excluding
held for Dr. Bowman in the
sickness appears to be positive-
EST
periodical room of the Marycrest
ly unhealthy. Real health,
library. Copies of the book will be
wholeness and integrity, has to
available for sale and Bowman will
include and embrace sickness
MARYCREST COLL EGE
DAVENPORT IOWA
be available to give autographs. But
within its harmonious integra-
don't ask him what the book is about
tion of the business of living.
- all he'll be able to say is, "It's a
Christian reflection on sickness."
editor
pam merritt
Perhaps a quote from the book itself
Counselor Resigns
states the overall idea the best,
President Ron Van Ryswyk has
associate editor
raymond scott brigham
For someone to have a healthy
announced that Sister Audrey Herr
life would then call for him to
has submitted her resignation,
business manager
kathy hansen
make of all the bits and pieces of
effective December 31, 1976.
that business an integrated
Sister Audrey has served as direc-
copy editor
joan sulser
whole. It would call for him to
tor of student counseling here at
live in a way that takes every
Marycrest for the past six years. She
photographer
vince de lap, rsb
aspect of life into account. It
will assume a new position of
calls for an image of life, a set of
counselor at the University of
advisor
carolyn witte
attitudes that gives peace to
Southern California, Idyllwild
every aspect of life, and makes
School of Music and the Arts,
of life a unified sense, a har-
Idyllwild Campus, January 1, 1977.
In a memo released by Van
Bruce King
Ryswyk, the president expressed
regret at seeing Sister Audrey leave,
Dancers Termed 'Unique'
but, on behalf of the Marycrest cam-
There will be no Crest publish-
pus community, wished her hap-
ed on Thursday, November 11,
piness and success in her new
1976. Any news information or ar-
endeavor.
ticles concerning events that
by Pam Merritt
(General Booth Enters into Heaven),
happen before November 18
The performances given by the
and rakes (Leaves).
should be submitted by this Sun-
Bruce King Dance Company can be
The music varied from oriental to
day.
termed unusual and unique. The
bold, aggressive notes, to the
The Editors
dancers, Bruce King, Dale Town-
melodious harpsichord to electronic
send, and Dawn DaCosta with syn-
chords. Each piece of music added
chronized movements, barefeet, and
to the tone of the dance segments.
perfect timing in executing each
Among the titles for the dance
movement matched to the music,
segments were: Bamboo, Ghosts,
presented a modern dance concert
General Booth Enters into Heaven,
A'S' VISIT
in abstract.
Vigil, After Guernica, Swarm, and
In a conversation with King at the
Leaves. Vigil and Swarm tended to
reception following the perform-
be the best segments of the seven.
Nancy Reagan says that's one of
ance, he explained that as in-
The dancing seemed to be at its best,
my better qualities.
dividuals we explore and experience
and the musical background used
to find what moves us. By perform-
high-lighted the dancers to create
ing what moves him, he can better
an effective scene.
Sr. Audrey Herr
It's just plain good manners to
perform by drawing on his internal
thank people when they do
self. He felt that people can get what
something nice and/or helpful for
they want to get from the dances,
you. But there comes a time when
and that the process of interpreta-
(without mushing and gushing) you
tion begins with the "artist's
really want to do more than just say
dynamic vision." The vision is then
"thank you." Unfortunately, I can't
interpreted by the dancers, which is
think of what that "something more"
in turn presented to the audience
could be in my case this week, so I
allowing them to respond as they
would just like to say a very heartfelt
want-if they want to at all.
"thanx" to the following people who
The dancers gave seven short
did more than just help me put
dance segments and in each it seem-
together the photos and articles
ed that the viewer could for the most
concerning Mrs. Ford's visit:
part discover a type of story being
portrayed. With only a few excep-
The campaign workers at the
tions the meanings were expressed
Bettendorf-Jim Leach For Congress
solely by the movements of the
Headquarters, who came to us (not
dancers themselves. Costumes for
us to them) with the information
the most part were orange, purple,
needed about necessary
and blue leotards, which added
arrangements that had to be made;
simplicity and straight forwardness.
Vince DeLap, our photographer,
Among the occasional props were
who gave so much time to these
three bamboo screens (Bamboo), a
"political" projects, time he did not
suitcase (Ghosts), four flags
Dale Townsend, Bruce King, Dawn Da Costa in a scene from General Booth Enters Into Heaven.
have to give to them; the First Lady's
press secretaries (whose names
STILL elude me) whose thought-
fulness and dedication made cover-
Legislative
Internship Offered
ing the event a literal "breeze"; and
the First Lady herself, who made
herself readily available for photos
The Marycrest Business Depart-
The House and Senate do employ a
chairman is John Patchett (D-North
and questions.
ment is going to be offering a new
professional research staff, but in-
Liberty). Each chamber assigns a
RSB
legislative internship program.
dividual legislators have additional
staff member to provide assistance
Chosen interns will serve in the lowa
projects of their own. The specific
and direction to the interns while the
General Assembly. All applications
duties would depend on the
Legislature is meeting.
EXPRESS
are initially screened by David Litvin,
legislator, with a majority of the time
During the 1977 session, a series
campus coordinator for the
being devoted to researching of
of ten evening seminars are also be-
program. They are then submitted to
various issues. Additional tasks in-
YOURSELF
ing planned for interns. The topics
the Joint Intern Committee.
clude attending committee
will include legislative issues and
Accepted applicants will be assign-
meetings, preparing reports, help-
research, bill drafting, the impact of
ed to a legislator for the 1977 session
ing with constituent problems, draft-
the executive and administrative
VOTE
that begins January 10, 1977.
ing amendments and writing
agencies on the Legislature, and the
College credits would be granted
speeches.
influence of the media and lobbyists
to commensurate with the time
The program is coordinated by the
on various bills.
NOV. 2
devoted to the internship.
Joint Legislative Intern Committee
All interested students or those
Interns would provide research
made up of legislators, professors
desiring further information should
and bill drafting help to legislators.
and staff personel. The committee's
contact David Litvin.
FIRST LADY
cont'd from page 1
attention. Mrs. Ford seemed
mid-western born woman, looking
Saying that the President likes to
goodbye, and away she went, back
genuinely pleased to speak to the
and sounding and acting like a plea-
act instead of talk about problems,
across the I-74 bridge, back to the
group, and was not above stooping
sant mid-western born woman,
and that he is a man of courage, Mrs.
airport, back on board what either
down to talk to small children on the
speaking to a pleasant mid-western
Ford stressed how important she felt
was or wasn't the Air Force One, and
other side of the four foot fence. The
born audience. Here was the con-
it was that Gerald R. Ford be re-
took off for her next stop, an evening
First Lady's warmth over-powered
nection and the combination that
elected.
the chill, and the little children (as
gave the Republican party the ad-
But if he is re-elected he will need
well as the big adults) were (without
vantage in the mid-west, and stan-
more help from Congress to con-
exaggeration) charmed.
ding there, listening and watching
tinue to save the taxpayer money. At
The First Lady's entourage quick-
the First Lady, you could almost
this point Mrs. Ford made her pitch
ly loaded up at the end of the crowd
hear the peanuts roasting in their
for Leach by stating that Jim Leach
tour, and whisked its way along I-74
own oil.
was the type of man Ford needed in
and across the Mississippi River to a
Mrs. Ford wished Leach her best
Congress.
campaign rally held at the Jim Leach
wishes on his birthday at the start of
for Congress Headquarters.
her seven minute speech, and said
Here a large crowd (around 500 to
that Leach's birthday campaign
700) people awaited the First Lady,
reminded her of her husband's cam-
campaign rally in Cleveland, Ohio.
The Leach rally, according to one
of Mrs. Ford's press secretaries, is
the only campaign visit for a can-
didate the First Lady had made,
other than ones for her husband.
Reminding the crowd to vote for
From Cleveland she was to fly on to
Ford and Leach on November 2 (as if
Williamsburg and then on to meet
they were to forget who she felt they
her husband for the last debate held
should vote for), again wishing
on Friday. Mrs. Ford, said the press
Leach the happiest of birthdays, and
secretary, prefers to watch the
praising the rally band from St. Am-
debates on TV rather than in the
brose (" I thought I was gonna
theatre, as this way she gets a better
have to dance on stage," said the
sense of how things are going.
lady while executing an impromptu
Here in the Quad-Cities it's hard to
and her first appearance brought a
paign for Congress twenty-eight
wiggle) Mrs. Ford took her leave of
tell what far reaching (at least to the
large enthusiastic cheer.
years before. Gerald Ford won the
the stage after the prolonged cheers,
election) effects Mrs. Ford's visit will
Greeted by lowa Governor Ray,
primary in September, married Betty
and embarked on another
have. The story will have its resolve
the mayors of Bettendorf and
in October, and had, for his honey-
handshaking and waving tour.
within a week.
Davenport, and by Jim Leach
Who will be elected as First Lady
himself (who was holding a week
(and incidentally, President) will be
long birthday campaign-
decided soon. But many a man,
celebration), Mrs. Ford delivered a
woman and child will have warm
short campaign speech.
memories of a chilly October day
But while waiting to be in-
when this First Lady, Betty Ford,
troduced, the First Lady displayed
came to town.
many of the traits she is known for.
There is just something about her,
some way she has, that lets one and
all know she's her own person. Live-
ly, spontaneous, and volatile, Mrs.
Ford would respond with surprise,
laughter, happiness to goofs and
things said on the podium in a way
that said "Betty Ford, person" in-
stead of "candidate's wife."
IOWA-JIM LEACH
WELCOME
FORD
moon, the election in November.
When she reached her limousine,
The First Lady stated her pride in
Mrs. Ford waved to the crowd being
her husband for the work that he had
held back across the street, bid
accomplished in the last two years,
Governor Ray and Leach a quick
noting that he came into the White
House at a "very, very difficult part in
our history." Mrs. Ford said that in
the last two years, Gerald Ford had
turned the U.S. around and "set the
economy back on the track" and
And I heard her exclaim, ere
headed in the right direction.
she flew out of sight, vote for Ford
For this, the First Lady felt that the
and for Dole, and to all a Good-
people of America should have pride
night!"
in their President and in their
At last (after six men had in-
government, and that Ford should
troduced each other) Betty Ford was
be allowed to continue to make the
IMPORTANT
introduced. The crowd cheered
nation strong.
anew and extendedly, and a hun-
"The President, I must admit,"
All eligible students seeking the
dred multi-colored balloons were
spoke Mrs. Ford, "has had to make a
Iowa State Tuition Grant for the
released. The balloons were quickly
lot of tough choices, and a lot of
1977-78 school year are advised to
caught up in the still strong wind and
them weren't popular. But they sav-
apply at once. The application
floated off up the Mississippi.
ed you billions and billions of
deadline is February 21, 1976.
Standing at the microphone, Mrs.
dollars. Vetoing sixty bills, with only
Applications are available in the
Ford's looks and dress and her easy-
the over-riding of twelve of those
financial aids office, and any
going yet determined manner of
bills, has saved the taxpayer a
questions will be answered there.
speech must have worked its way
tremendous amount of money that
Remember, even if you already
into many of the audience's hearts
would be coming out of your pocket
have the tuition grant, you must app-
and minds, as here was a pleasant
today."
ly again each year.
Equal
Crest
Time
Reduces
Served
Beginning with this issue, the
Crest's publication amount will be
reduced by 20%. A recent increase in
THE ARTICLES AND PHOTOS
"left-over" Crests has prompted the
editors to make this reduction deci-
PRINTED IN THIS WEEK'S Crest
sion.
CONCERNING MRS. GERALD
(BETTY) FORD'S VISIT LAST
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, ARE
Readers of the Crest are advised
PRESENTED FOR PUBLIC IN-
to get their copies early as there will
be fewer to be had. If the decrease
TEREST AND OPINION, AND IN
NO WAY SYMBOLIZE OR
should prove to be too large, ap-
The Marycrest Symphonic Choir and Orchestra at their final rehearsal before the performance
REFLECT the Crest's OPINION
propriate changes in publication
held last Wednesday, Oct. 20 at Lady of Lourdes Church, Bettendorf. Performed were the Te
amount will be made.
OF THE PRESIDENTIAL CAN-
Deums of Bruckner and Dvorak.
DIDATES, OR A MOVEMENT OF
SUPPORT. COMPARATIVELY
EQUAL SPACE WAS PREVIOUS-
Conner Announces Productions
LY GIVEN TO THE VISIT OF
MRS. JIMMY (ROSALYNN)
Auditions were held last week for
womanly liberation. In view of the
CARTER IN THE SEPTEMBER
the second Marycrest College
"liberation" theme, the play is very
23rd ISSUE OF the Crest.
Theatre Department production of
timely, but the fact that it is a theatre
THE VISIT LAST TUESDAY,
this year, Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's
classic is a reason Conner has
OCTOBER 26, OF JIMMY
House. Director Larry Conner had
chosen the play, more so than its
CARTER TO THE QUAD-CITIES
not finalized his casting decisions as
theme.
WILL NOT BE REPORTED IN the
of this week's Crest deadline.
Dr. Conner has also announced
Crest, AS WE, THE EDITORS,
A Doll's House, a play about the
the selection of this year's musical
FEEL THAT BOTH THE
emancipation of women, was written
production. The musical adventures
REPUBLICAN AND DEMO-
by Henrik Ibsen in 1879. In its time,
of Don Quixote will be played on the
CRATIC PARTY'S PRESIDEN-
the play was often condemned for its
Marycrest "boards" in mid-February
TIAL CANDIDATES HAVE BEEN
controversial end where Nora, the
of next year when the theatre depart-
WELL-REPRESENTED IN THIS
married leading woman, leaves her
ment presents Man of La Mancha.
PUBLICATION.
husband and children in a move of
Casting for La Mancha will be
The Crest ENCOURAGES ANY
sometime yet this semester, says
AND ALL LETTERS OF OPPOSI-
Conner, who will direct the musical,
TION TO OR SUPPORT FOR
along with Fred Taylor of the music
ANYTHING WRITTEN ABOUT
department.
OR SAID BY MRS. FORD IN THIS
ISSUE. FOR PUBLICATION,
PLEASE SUBMIT LETTERS BY
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1976.
Editors COMPLAIN
The Editors
The letters to the editor for this
commenting on (which we doubt) or
year's issues of the Crest have been
some reason we can'tfathom (which
Sister Becomes
(to say the absolute least) un-
we suspect).
derwhelming. In fact, with the ex-
Any comments, positively,
ceptions of the notes we send to
negatively, or neutral, concerning
Society's President
each other, there have been literally
the Crest and anything in it, and that
no letters to the editor in regards to
are publication-worthy are (at this
the Crest or anything printed in it.
late point) more than just welcome.
by Sue McGuire
This either means that this year the
Come on gang, there must be
This academic year finds Sister
Crest is perfect (which even WE
something that you have an opinion
Maria Trinitas not only performing
Sr. Maria Trinitas Rand
doubt) or that there is little worth
on and want to express!
the duties of an instuctor, but also as
acting President of the Quad City
Chapter of Kappa Gamma Pi. Sister
Trinitas, a graduate of Regis College
in Weston, Mass., has served as
Secretary-Treasurer for two years.
Marycrest was first affiliated
with Kappa Gamma Pi, the National
JAPANESE
Catholic College Women's Society
since its earliest years. "Kappa Gam-
ma Pi" are the Greek initials for
"Catholic Women Leaders", which
CULTURAL
literally explains the organization's
goals, formed for women with strong
leadership abilities and high
academic standings, they perform
EVENT
community services through their
local chapter. More stress on in-
dividual activities will be seen in the
future of the Quad City Chapter.
However, in the past group efforts
The Teaching Collection of Cdr. and Mrs. G. E. Boone,
have produced worthy results, such
as taping books for the blind, con-
Lecturers in Oriental Art from Monmouth College, and
tributing to clothing drives, and
collecting canned goods for the
needy.
photography by Mr. Edward H. Wyatt will be on display in
Today graduates nominated for
the Gallery (Nursing Building) Wednesday, October 27
membership may or may not accept
that nomination. The decision to
become a member of Kappa Gamma
through November 9.
Pi is up to the individuals chosen for
their responsibilites in being a
leader.
Each year the Quad City Chapter
GALLERY TALKS - Thursday and Friday, October 28-
is responsible for bestowing the St.
Catherine of Alexandria medal upon
29, 2 p.m. The Boones will give gallery talks both days
a Marycrest undergraduate for their
outstanding academic and civic
between 2 and 4 p.m. OPEN TO PUBLIC.
achievements in the college com-
munity. St. Catherine, the Kappa
Interested students, faculty and staff are
patroness, is the symbol of wisdom,
fortitude, and Christian concern.
urged to attend.
Last year the medal was awarded to
Tess Behlke of Galesburg at the An-
nual Communion-Breakfast in
March.
A workshop entitled "Baby
the human approach to the new
A two-part Career Clinic for
Business" will be presented by
family's care in a meeting entitled
Women begins Tuesday,
the Childbirth Education
"Wholistic Care Begins with
November 9, in room 332, Walsh
Association of the Mississippi
Birth."
Hall at Marycrest.
Valley, Inc. The program is
scheduled for November 5 and 6.
The second session will be on
the following day, Wednesday,
November 10. Each session will
A film will be shown discussing
be from 9 to 11:45 a.m., resuming
The Cabin Fever Room, Duck
medication during labor and
at 1 o'clock until 3 p.m.
Creek Plaza will be the site of the
delivery, optimal position for
first session concerning "Nutri-
labor and birth, artificial rupture
There will be a noon break for
tion in Pregnancy." Dr. Tom
of membranes, use-misuse of ox-
lunch both days in the Marycrest
Brewer will show a film with an
ytocin and stimulation of labor,
cafeteria.
emphasis on simplicity and that
invasive and noninvasive fetal
food is important. AI Reschke,
monitoring, presented by Dr.
Workshops
According to Ms. Beverlee
Specialist in Nutritional Con-
Roberto Caldeyro-Barcia,
Tracy, head of the vocations for
sultations, with a background in
Obstetrician, in the session
"Obstetrical Interventions: Its
Planned
human needs unit at the college,
biochemistry, will be available to
registration and reservations can
discuss the film and answer
Effects on the Newborn." A panel
be made by mail or by calling 326-
questions. Designated areas will
of lowa Quad-Cities physicians
On
9239, social welfare department.
be set up for discussions of topics
will comment on topics discussed
Fee for the workshop is $20,
of interest to childbirth educators:
in the film and then answer
payable in advance or on the day
breathing patterns, relaxation, in-
questions from the audience. Dr.
Arthur Abramsohn, Dr. Gary
Childbirth,
of the conference. Checks are to
structor training programs, book
be made payable to Marycrest
lists, review couple classes,
Anderson, Dr. Daniel Lim and Dr.
Women's
College.
newest training aids and
Gordon Rock are among the par-
curriculum additions.
ticipating physicians.
The workshop is designed for
Careers
women looking for a job, prepar-
ing for a career, considering a
change in career, or returning to
The second session is slated to
All persons interested in the
the job market.
be held at the Heidelberg Room,
current trends in childbirth are in-
Holiday Inn, Bettendorf.
vited to attend the workshop.
Ms. Linda Howe, placement
Reverend Marlin Whitmer,
Further information can be ob-
coordinator at Women's Work, a
Chaplain at St. Luke's Hospital,
tained by contacting Jeri Dreher,
Davenport placement agency,
Davenport, will be emphasizing
355-5509.
will conduct the workshop.
DMCT-
'Sneaky Fitch'
Have A Happy Halloween!
To Rise Up
McKean To
The Davenport-Marycrest Com-
munity Theatre begins its second
Attend Workshop
Bowman 'Tea' Today
theatrical season November 11,
1976, with the production of James
A tea will be given honoring
Library on the Marycrest campus.
L. Rosenberg's parody of the old
Sister Gretchen McKean, chair-
Leonard Bowman, Ph.D., assistant
The public is invited.
west, The Death and Life of Sneaky
man of the biology department of
professor of humanities at
Dr. Bowman will autograph copies
Fitch.
Marycrest College, was among
Marycrest College, Davenport, on
of his book which may be purchased
those selected to attend a workshop
The parody revolves around the
his recent publication The Impor-
at the tea. Copies will also be
on Biofeedback at University of
resurrection from the grave of
tance of Being Sick, Thursday, Oc-
available prior to the tea at the Walsh
Sneaky, who was always the town of
Missouri, Kansas City, on November
tober 28 at 3:30 p.m. in the Cone
Bookstore on campus.
8 and 9.
Gopher Gulch's most undesirable
citizen, and the "High Noon" gun
The workshop is part of the
battle he has with the "fastest gun in
Chatauqua Series for College
the West."
Teachers sponsored by the National
Science Foundation.
The community theatre is now
rehearsing this comedy which will
Sister Gretchen received the doc-
be presented at 8 p.m. November 11
toral degreee in 1972 from the Un-
through the 14th in Upham
iversity of Illinois. She is a graduate
Fairmount
Auditorium. Tickets are $3 for adults
of Marycrest and holds the master of
and $1.50 for students and senior
science degree from Marquette Un-
citizens.
iversity. She also has studied at
Florist e Greenhouses
The title role of Sneaky Fitch is be-
Tulane University.
ing played by Gary Clark of Betten-
Her professional activities include
(FORMERLY HENDERSHOT FLORIST)
dorf, with Marty Ellenberger of
membership in the Society of
Davenport as Rackham, his nemesis
Protozoology, National Association
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in the shoot-out.
of Biology Teachers, lowa Academy
Other cast members include Judy
of Science and Sigma Xi, a
Caparula, Trool Heaton, Kim
professional research organization.
Eastland, Jim Fuller, Carol
Rausenberger, Richard Hemenway,
Harriet Harmelink, Tom Byrnes, and
So says the VA
FUNKY by TOM BATIUK
NORTHWEST
Charles Miller.
Peggy Brinkopf of Bettendorf is
I HATE TO BREAK THIS TO
Davenport Hardware
the director of the production, and is
assisted by Bev Voss as casting
YOU, LES, BUT YOU CAN'T
Builder's
director and Colleen Untiedt as
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producer. Both are Davenporters.
Stage managers are Jack McGinn
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costume design; Nick Nichols, Park
View, set construction; Don Oliver,
Le Claire, lighting; Mike Waskowiak,
Davenport, sound; Joanne Rupe,
Davenport, Janine McGinn, Betten-
dorf, Barbara Baccarossa, Paula
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Shuck, and Sue Foster, all of Moline,
properties; Laurie Fuller, Davenport,
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wardrobe; Phyllis McLearan, Daven-
port, make-up; and Sue Clark,
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JIM LEACH
319/359-5451
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
1973-
President of Flamegas Companies, Inc., a family business head-
quartered in Bettendorf which markets propane in Iowa, Illinois,
Wisconsin and Michigan. Chairman of the Board of Adel Whole-
salers, Inc., Bettendorf.
GOVERNMENT SERVICE
1975-
Nominated by President Ford to the U.S. Advisory Commission
on International Education and Cultural Affairs. Confirmed
by the U.S. Senate, July 1975.
1975
Member U.S. delegation to the United Nations Conference on
Natural Resources in Tokyo, Japan.
1975
Participant, Aspen-Berlin Institute Seminar on -European
Relations, Berlin, Germany.
1976-
Director, Federal Home Loan Bank Board for Iowa, Minnesota,
Missouri, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
1974
Republican candidate for Congress in Iowa's First Congressional
District.
1971-72
Foreign Service Officer assigned to the Arms Control and
Disarmament Agency. Delegate to the Geneva Disarmament
Conference. Delegate to the United Nations General Assembly.
1969-70
Administrative Assistant to Donald Rumsfeld, Director of the
Office of Economic Opportunity and Member of Cabinet.
1968-69
Foreign Service Officer assigned to the Department of State.
Languages: Russian and German.
1965-66
Member of Staff of Congressman Donald Rumsfeld (Republican:
13th Illinois Congressional District).
EDUCATION
1966-68
LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS: Research student in Economics
and Soviet Politics. Member of rugby team, Laughborough
amateur wrestling club, and U.S. Embassy Speaker's Bureau.
1964-66
SCHOOL OF ADVANCED INTERNATIONAL STUDIES OF JOHN HOPKINS
UNIVERSITY: Master of Arts degree in Soviet Politics.
1960-64
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY: Bachelor of Arts degree (cum laude)
in Political Science. Member of lightweight football, wrest-
ling, and rugby teams. : Captain of lightweight football team:
Vice-President of class. Chairman of Princeton delegation
to the National Student Association Congress.
1947-60
Elementary and secondary education in the public school system
of Davenport, Iowa. Member of Davenport High School football,
wrestling, and golf teams. 1960 Iowa State Wrestling Champion
for weight division. Born Davenport, Iowa, October 15, 1942.
FORD LIERRY
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Memberships in the Bettendorf Chamber of Commerce; National
Federation of Independent Business; the Davenport Elks, Moose
and Rotary Clubs; the Scott County Young Executive Associa-
tion; Farm Bureau, the Executive Board of the Illowa Council,
Boy Scouts of America, and the Episcopal Church.
Jim and his wife Elisabeth Ann (Deba) reside in Davenport, Iowa.
JIM
LEACH
1101 STATE STREET
BETTENDORF, IOWA 52722
319-359-5451
The man from the First District
For immediate release
For further information contact:
Chriss Hurst
(319/359-5451)
First Lady Betty Ford will be the honored guest at a campaign rally
in Bettendorf for 1st District Congressional candidate Jim Leach Thursday,
October 21 at 3:00 p.m. according to Leach for Congress Chairman and
National Farmers for Ford Chairman Roy Keppy.
The outdoor rally, the last of a week-long series of birthday
celebrations honoring Leach, will be held at the Leach for Congress
Headquarters, 1101 State Street.
Governor Robert Ray, who will spend the day campaigning with Leach
throughout the district, will also attend the afternoon rally.
Mrs. Ford last visited the state June 18 when she attended the
Iowa Republican State Convention "Salute to Mary Louise Smith Dinner"
in Des Moines. Mrs. Ford will stop in Davenport on her return from a
trip to Los Angeles. She is scheduled to stop in Ohio later in the day.
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SEALD R. FORD TIB.
MEDIA ADVISORY
Members of the media wishing credentials to cover Mrs. Ford's
Iowa visit should apply to Emogene Richardson, Leach for Congress Committee
at 319/359-5453. All requests should be made by phone. The headquarters
will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily. Deadline for all
credential requests is Wednesday, October 20 at 12:00 noon.
Information required for credentials:
Name
Organization
Position
Date of birth
Place of birth
Social Security number
Present address
Phone number
Credentials my be picked up at Leach for Congress Headquarters -
1101 State Street, Bettendorf - on Thursday, October 21 from 12:00
noon to 2:30 p.m.
All credentials must be picked up individually. No substitutes
are allowed.
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WK-long series of bday celeby
14th - Elliott
15th - MLS + Goo Ray
16th - 2 more
wrap up bday celebrat- 34 years old
prob present bf w/ elephant
Pres needs men like Jim leach
momentum building
spending voted to overvide each neto
inflation
Pete
chriss
Quad cities variety show
press bus
( 24,000 elderly
weather
Q+A inside here in bettendorf QrA questions
wed have to
Q&A
call w/ sched
severe setbacks
by mm am
Dēba - massied 9 mos
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