13 Jul 1972
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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1972
Page
1
AP reports the Supreme Court did not refuse to hire women but instead did not hire female messengers, saying they would be awkward for the duties. The statement reflects contemporary attitudes affecting hiring practices at the court.
Ms. Clifford, set to begin law school, was told a female messenger would be a liability. officials say no job openings and she was directed to clerical work. She plans to file an administrative charge alleging gender discrimination in the U.S. marshal's office.
The Salignal Transportition Safety Award urged improved disaster training for local fire departments nationwide after a 1970 Crescent City incident where a Toledo, Peoria and Western freight train carrying liquified petroleum gas exploded. Sixty-six were injured as evacuations spared more, with a sergeant warning firemen early. five derailed cars exploded, debris flew 1,600 feet, and 25 homes and businesses were destroyed. Damages totaled about 1.7 million dollars. Jockey Edie Arcaro won the Delaware Oaks at Delaware Park four times between 1940 and 1955.
A historical snippet describes an ice tongs set used by an iceman who hefted blocks of ice into an icebox to chill foods. The item is noted as a courtesy of Henry Gates Sr. of Route 2, reflecting era practices of home ice delivery and storage.
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