UN commission debates questionnaire on discrimination against women
At Beirut session delegates discuss a UN secretariat questionnaire on discrimination against women. Some oppose length and want only questions showing discrimination answered. A sub committee led by Hannah Sen will recommend next steps as the 1950 session continues with Greece urging non discrimination in top UN posts and women’s role in technical aid programs.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Commission
UN Secretariat
Mary Sutherland
Olive Remington Goldman
Hannah Sen
Greece
Secy
Trygve Lie
White queen Ruth Khama gives birth to daughter
Ruth Khama the white queen of the Bamangwato tribe welcomed a baby girl in Serowe Bechuanaland with her Negro husband Seretse Khama granted permission to leave for the protectorate. The birth was reportedly premature and both mother and child were said to be fine.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Ruth Khama
Serowe
Bechuanaland Hospital
Seretse Khama
Protectorate
London
Ruth Williams
Serowe Hospital
Moikangoa
Jacqueline Kharma
Seretse
Lobatsi
Ruth
Bechuanaland
US Employment Hikes Predicted Amid High Job Numbers
The Labor Department projects more people will hold jobs this year than last, with over 60 million employed by mid year. Employers in about three quarters of 100 major areas expect factory payroll gains, though unemployment will persist in some regions as population and workers grow.
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Washington
Labor Department
Department
Bureau of Employment Security
Robert C. Goodwin
Goodwin
Scots Profit From Dead Whales on Shore
In Dunbar Scotland on May 15 after 184 beached whales died following a high tide. Scottish chemical firms began hauling away carcasses to extract fats and oils but factory capacity was limited. Remaining carcasses would be hauled out and sunk.
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Dunbar
Scotland
UN Group Studies Backward Areas Aid Initiatives
In San Juan Puerto Rico a United Nations group began a three week meeting on May 15 to plan economic development for under developed areas. Delegates include representatives from Brazil Colombia France India Mexico Britain Turkey and the United States.
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San, Juan
Puerto Rico
United Nations
Brazil
Colombia
France
India
Mexico
Britain
Turkey
United States
Rates Top Male Magnetism Institute Votes
The Institute for the Study and Development of Male Magnetism selects nine men as America’s most magnetic, led by Dwight D. Eisenhower. Other honorees include Alben Barkley Ben Hogan Kirk Douglas Arthur Godfrey George Kenney Gordon MacRae Jack Barry and Walter Mack.
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Institute For
America
Faye Emerson
Jo Stafford
Doris Day
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Alben W. Barkley
Ben Hogan
Kirk Douglas
Arthur Godfrey
George Kenney
Gordon MacRae
Jack Barry
Walter Mack
Pepsi-Cola Company
Institute
Burglar Who Used Radio Wave Band Is Nabbed
A 24 year old burglary suspect Edward Romb planned to avoid capture by using a portable radio tuned to the police band. He broke into a factory office Sunday and was spotted by a passerby who alerted police. Detectives captured him in a Chicago jail cell after he refused to explain why he did not flee when the call came over his radio.
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Chicago
INS
Edward Romb
Bomb
Hen Miss America Sets Egg Record in Memphis
J. M. Harwood of Memphis owned Miss America, a hen that set a local record by laying 361 eggs in a 365 day period before her death. The achievement was noted by Up reporters.
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Memphis
Tenn
J. M. Harwood
All Bran Customer Testimonial Promises Relief
A Detroit reader shares a testimonial praising Kellogg's All Bran for easing constipation and improving well being. The ad urges daily intake of one ounce with water and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied after ten days.
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W.H. Rooney
Detroit 2
Mich
Kellone Battle Creek, Mich
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