Women Lawmakers Enter Male Only Gym in Conflict Over Access
Three congresswomen from Illinois Hawaii and Washington entered a male only gym in the Rayburn building to press equal access. Gym staff cited no dressing rooms and the pool and facilities remain restricted to male members at odd hours. The act was described as a gag to spotlight women’s rights in Congress and they eventually left after negotiations.
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Tlad
Charlotte Reid
Botts
Mrs. Reid
Illinois
Patsy Mink
Hawaii
Catherine May
R-Wash
Get in There Gals And Fight Like Women
Detroit police chief urges women to rely on instincts to fend off attackers. She suggests gouging eyes, pulling hair, biting, kicking, and stomping as actions only a woman can take. In Birmingham Annie Marshall, 81, loses factory job amid economic freeze and plans to register at the employment office.
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Detroit
UPI
Detroit Police Department
Birmingham
England
Annie Marshall
Britain
Dear Abby puzzles and life questions in a column snippet
Abigail Van Buren answers reader queries on Kay the babysitter, smoking and height, a silver wedding myth, and a TV promotion. The column cautions Kay about potential misconduct with a married couple, notes that smoking may affect growth, clarifies silver anniversary rules after 25 years, and references a TV program The Invaders on KCRG TV Channel 9.
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Abby
Easier Ways To Be Fashionable Than Surgery
A reader asks Dr. Molner about silicone injections used by topless dancers to enlarge busts. They seek safety, risks, and cost guidance, noting they cannot afford plastic surgery and have personal body image concerns.
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Dr. Molner
F.C
Rus
21-Year-Old Mother's Daring Birth And Pacemaker Life Push
In Hall England UPI reports Valerie Marsden, 21, relies on a pacemaker to keep her heart beating while pregnant. Doctors warned a 50 50 chance of death for mother or child, yet she refused abortion and welcomed a seven pound daughter. Her husband Lance Corporal Jim Marsden supports the brave decision as doctors discuss medical device options and postnatal considerations.
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Abigail van Buren
Abby
Kay
Browns
Mrs. Brown
Mr. Brown
Valerie Marsden
Waug
Valerie
Jim Marsden
Strensall Army Camp
Yorkshire
Perame Nreonant
Desperate to be a Bridesmaid in Norwich
Amanda Cooke a nine year old girl in Norwich places a classified ad asking to be a bridesmaid for any wedding within 150 miles. Her mother says she has longed to participate since age three and hopes someone will invite her soon.
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Amanda
Toni Cooke
Norwich
Don’t Be Lazy Fight Hidden Dust In Rooms
The piece advises against lazily dusting only visible furniture and urges thorough cleaning. Dust accumulates under larger items, rolls out into living spaces, and can worsen allergies. Regular, careful dusting reduces indoor allergens and improves home cleanliness.
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