Stewardesses Fight for Rights Targets Airline Policies
A growing group SFWR led a nationwide push by stewardesses to end diets and denied promotions, filing 14 complaints with federal agencies and planning a New York conference on March 10. Organizers cite a $12 million AT&T settlement as a precedent and expect strong turnout for airline policy changes.
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Washington
Washington National
Eastern Airlines
Stewardesses For Women’s Rights
SFWR
New York
SEWA
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
Women airline workers form group against harassment
Sandra Jarrell and Jan Fulsom, ex stewardesses, founded SFWR in 1972 after enduring weight rules that pressed a 5 ft 9 in, 135 pound limit at Eastern. They cite sexism in promotions, emphasis on appearance, and lack of support against harassed crew. The group gathered support via leaflets at National Airport and letters to peers.
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Jarrell
Jan Fulsom
District of Columbia
Eastern
Fulsom
Astern
National
Abby Says Help Wanted for WAIF Volunteers
Abby urges New York area volunteers and donations to WAIF an agency aiding Vietnamese adoption. Readers with time to help may contact Maureen at 687 2747 to assist with temp office tasks and postage funds.
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Abigail van Buren
Abby
Viet Nam
Maureen
New York
No 2 Food Coloring Comes Under FDA Fire
Red 2 or amaranth, used in drugs foods and cosmetics, may cause cancer birth defects and fetal deaths per Consumer Reports. The FDA in 1971 found possible hazard and urged drastic curtailment and ban with Red 40 as substitute. Women of childbearing age advised to avoid artificially colored non cola drinks to cut Red 2 intake. General Foods claims no Red 2 in its products.
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United States Food and Drug Administration
FDA
General Foods
Two Air Women Challenge Airline Grooming Rules
Jarrell recalls consciousnes s raising sessions in parking lots as 15 attendees at the first meeting. Two women petitioned an attorney and filed complaints with the EEOC about weight grooming regulations and lack of promotions. Other flight attendants echoed concerns of coercive stripping by supervisors under pressure from a pilot.
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Jarrell
U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
EEOC
Dysphagia Causes and Pneumothorax Help From Dr Coleman
Medical column discusses dysphagia including esophageal diverticulum and hiatus hernia with diagnostic tests such as X rays and endoscopy. It also reassures about pneumothorax after rib injuries and explains recovery prospects and related lung conditions. A booklet on Atconolism is offered for 25 cents.
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Lester Coleman
Lester L. Coleman
Dell Dames Meeting Postponed to April 12
Local item notes W Lynch of Athens Route 1 travels to Slidell Louisiana for his granddaughter Gina Rae Lynch's wedding. Mrs Ralph Crabtree of Athens Route 4 hosts a birthday dinner with her inlaws Emanuel Crabtree and family. Dell Dames meeting scheduled for March 8 postponed to April 12 with time and place to be announced.
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W. Lynch
Athens
Slidell
Gina Rae Lynch
Raymond Lynch
Ralph
Carol) Crabtree
Dell Dames
Mental picture guides the golf swing strategy
A woman golfer explains that golf requires a mental picture of each shot rather than relying on sighting a target. She emphasizes forming a precise shot image to coordinate muscles, with focus on terrain and roll to reach the green, turning picture taking into a valuable habit.
Lax Family Announces Birth of Son Jonathan Robert
Mr and Mrs Robert Lax of 69 Fayette St announce the birth of a son named Jonathan Robert on February 10 at O Bleness Memorial Hospital. Grandparents are Gloria Lax Betty Wright and Ted and Mrs Winigman of Nelsonville. Great grandparents include Lloyd Patton and Augusta Forbes of Nelsonville.
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Robert Lax
Fayette St
Jonathan Robert
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Crofton, KY
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Bayer Childrens
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Pui
Gillette
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Foster
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Dracena
Hardy Azeleas
Sunnybank
Ohio
Logan Monument CO
W. Main St
Logan
Mickey Wright
Seynalee
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Plaid Seersucker
Nelsonville
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