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Rising number of married women work past 50 years
The article notes a shift from 1920 norms to 1970s trends with 41 percent of married women in the labor force. It cites motives like rent, home purchase, and children’s education, outlines changing career paths from factory work to clerical and beyond, and highlights ongoing pay gaps but strong financial value of a working wife. It also mentions benefits such as group life and health insurance and Social Security credits. Additionally, a seedless Star Ruby grapefruit is developed in the Rio Grande Valley for 1975 production, plus consumer thawing and cooking tips from the USDA.
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