Secretaries Set Free By Modern Machines
New York AP reports that labor saving devices free secretaries from routine chores, expanding their roles and influence. A National Secretaries Association survey shows rising initiative and supervision, with salaries climbing into five figures for top officials like Bertha Stronach of IBM.
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New York
National Secretaries Association
NSA
Bertha Stronach
International Business Machines
Miss Stronach
Senate backs away from pay hike in Congress
The Senate temporarily halted a bill to raise pay for congressional leaders and officers, while Vice President Agnew’s raise faced opposition. Sen. Pastore argued the speaker’s cost of living is no higher than his own, and Sen. Dominick moved to grant Ag only a raise, a motion approved 64-21. Byrd criticized the self rise as inflation grows.
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Miss Stronach
Washington
Senate
John C. Pastore
D-R.l
House
Spiro T. Agnew
Pastore
Peter Dominick
R-Cole
Agnew
Gale McGee
D-Wyo
Byrd
Money Ball Strikes Pay Dirt In Gasser
In Fort Worth a crowd swarmed vacant lots after a mother lode of money was found in dirt from a street sweeping. A $20 bill sparked the rush, followed by a $100 bill and a growing total surpassing $800 by Wednesday. Teenager Bill Neal Jr. found $70, Mrs. Mel Smith also found $100, and many others joined the dig, averaging about $295 per bill.
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Fort Worth
Bill Neal Jr
Neal
Mel Smith
No Dozing Cats Get Charge Out Of This
Los Angeles AP reports University of Southern California neurologist Dr John E Holmes kept cats awake for up to two weeks with a steady low voltage current applied to the reticular formation. Cats stayed in good condition, but human implications remain speculative and risks noted.
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Los Angeles
Cas
John E. Holmes
University of Southern California Neurologis
Holmes
Ensisheim
Alsace
Numan
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