Housewife Work Worth 300 A Week, Cornell Study Finds
Cornell University researchers led by Keith Bryant estimate the value of housewives labor at about 7 dollars per hour or 300 dollars weekly for a typical two-parent, two-child family. They compare full-time housewives with employed women and note time spent on home tasks averages 42 hours weekly, worth about 294 dollars at 7 dollars an hour.
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Keith Bryant
New York State College of Human Ecology
Cornell
Ithaca
N.Y
Bryant
National Religious Party seeks role in Shamir-led government
In Jerusalem the National Religious Party declared it wants to join a government headed by Foreign Minister Yitzhak Shamir, as President Herzog met swing-vote parties. The move signals shifts in the outgoing coalition before a potential realignment.
Harvard Researchers Claim Artificial Chromosome Creation
Boston AP reports two Harvard scientists Dr. Jack W. Szostak and Andrew M. Murray created an artificial chromosome. They caution it is not perfect and can be lost, but they argue it may aid cures for genetic disorders including Down syndrome.
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Boston
Harvard University
Jack W. Szostak
Andrew M. Murray
First Black Miss America Vanessa Williams Wins
Vanessa Williams, 20, of Millwood New York, becomes Miss America 1984, the first Black titleholder. She vows to prove there is no difference between Black and white Miss America while facing questions on race, ERA support, and abortion rights.
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Atlantic City
N.J
Millwood
N.Y
America
Joseph Lowery
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Shirley Chisholm
New York
Miss Williams
Syracuse University
Best dressed lists sparkles as Diana tops for flair
The Return of the Jedi star Jabba the Hutt lands on a best dressed list for his magnificent presence while Princess Diana tops another list for incredible natural flair. Elizabeth Taylor leads People magazine's worst dressed with cowboy hats and tent-sized pajamas, joined by Linda Ronstadt for refugee-style head scarves and see through skirts.
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Jabba the Hutt
Britain
Diana
Elizabeth Taylor
People Magazine
Linda Ronstadt
Warships Hit Druse Positions in Lebanon Crisis
U S ships fired on Druse artillery targets in central Lebanon to halt bombardment of Marine positions at Beirut airport. The action followed Syrian orders to fire back, with reports of clashes around Souk el Gharb as Lebanese and Druse forces clash amid broader civil conflict.
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Lebanon
John Rodgers
Syria
Druse
Souk el-Gharb
Walid Jumblatt
Progressive Socialist Party
Marine Command
Charles Rowe
Lebanese Defense Ministry
Batroun
NAACP threatens federal suit if South Carolina reappointment not enacted in six weeks
The South Carolina NAACP says it will sue in federal court if the General Assembly fails to enact a state Senate redistricting plan within six weeks. Gov. Riley may call a special session if 170 legislators reach a swift compromise. two Republican groups plan to join the suit.
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NAACP
General Assembly
Senate
Dick Riley
Riley
South Carolina
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Bill Gibson
Greenville
Gibson
House-Senate
GOP
Aiken Standard Advertising Contacts and Hours
The Aiken Standard lists subscription and classified advertising numbers 648 2311 and 649 1555. Office hours are 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Monday through Friday at 124 Rutland Drive.
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Aiken
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