Betty Friedan ties Pitt death to anti women backlash
Feminist author Betty Friedan blamed a new hate against women for the suicide of Dorothy Jean South a 56 year old University of Pittsburgh biochemistry researcher South poisoned herself with cyanide on Sept 5 after failing to find work Her remarks at Heinz Chapel cited national and university driven sexism and retrenchment while Pitt officials noted she had not applied for a full time Pitt post and sought roles outside Pittsburgh The university is facing a sex discrimination lawsuit from another female faculty member with mixed findings by a federal judge
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Senate Only Needs A Senate Vote For Panama Canal Treaty
In Washington AP Carter administration argues only the Senate need ratify the Panama Canal treaty, not both houses. Attorney General Griffin Bell testifies that the 1903 agreement did not grant sovereignty and two thirds Senate approval is required for ratification. Critics urge rejection citing potential Soviet influence via Torrijos Castro ties. Weather piece notes a rhyming forecast by meteorologist Oscar Nichols after 34 years.
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Escapee Shoats Still Free Near Penna Mining Town
COREBURG Pa AP Thelma Bolosky has kept a rabbit rifle ready after a family tied to a tree escaped killer Russell Shoats eluded bloodhounds a police helicopter and troopers for days near her home Shoats convicted of a 1970 slaying remains at large in a wooded area as authorities urge tips and vigilance Dale and Marlene Rhone with their 5 year old son Eric survived being tied up before Shoats forced Rhone to drive their car until breakdown about 150 miles from their starting point
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Blacks Threaten College Funding Over Tucker Firing
In Harrisburg Governor Shapp faces a black caucus threat to block a 300 million dollar college funding package unless Commonwealth Secretary C DeLores Tucker is reinstated. Tucker was fired after a Justice Department probe found she earned 85000 in honoraria. Shapp says actions improper but not racially motivated. black leaders demand due process and equal treatment of officials.
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Philadelphia Schools on Brink of Bankruptcy Says Auditor General
State Auditor General Al Benedict warned Philadelphia public schools face financial collapse by 1980 without a major state funding increase. He cited a $10 million state debt for alleged fund misuse, paying teachers above certification, and double funding for Early Childhood programs, urging action by Gov. Shapp, Mayor Rizzo, and the legislature.
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