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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1956
Page
8
The Sisters of the Skillet warn that tradespeople and craftsmen often promise to the woman of the house but fail to keep deadlines and quality. They say men are left to handle late work and rework, while women push for reliable, on time, leaner roasts, fluffier rakes, and proper cabinets by May.
A speaker argues that a woman’s influence over household spending is minimized by tradespeople who depend on the male name on checks. He notes disputes with vendors, the value of prompt service, and the idea that customer satisfaction hinges on being first and best, regardless of ownership.
POCATELLO Idaho AP Glen Taylor a cowboy turned politician said he would run again for the senate seeking the Democratic nomination for the seat held by Republican Merman Welker. This is Taylor's sixth bid with prior losses in 1940 1942 and 1950 1954 and a Progressive run in 1948 with Henry Wallace.
CHICAGO AP The Navy shown an ejectable cockpit capsule that can fire a pilot out of a supersonic plane with his instruments and gear. Cmdr. George W Hoover said it will replace ordinary parachutes and ejection seats whose usefulness has been stretched to the limit.
Linn county residents are urged to support the Crusade aiding cancer research. Chairman L W Van Nostrand cites the fight against the nation's No 2 killer and notes progress toward a $34 000 goal with 24 000 raised and five towns over the top. A council lists Viola Walker Fairfax Brown township and Cedar Rapids stores aiding the drive.
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