Speaking of  CARMAGEDDON, here’s an April 6, 1964, profile by The Times’ Dorothy Townsend of freeway engineers Marilyn Reece, who designed the 405-10 interchange  and Carol Schumaker, who designed and 405-605 interchange.

It may be a man’s world, but don’t worry, guys: “I go to market and wash and feel just like the girl who stays home all the time. You couldn’t tell the difference,” says Carol.

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Reece’s obituary by Dennis McLellan.