Service Costs Jump. Food Prices Dip Noted
A government CPI report shows May brought declines in prices for pork poultry eggs cucumbers and green peppers while services such as housing furniture clothing and cigarettes rose. The Dallas Federal Reserve notes food labor costs account for about 45 percent of the total bill with nine million workers in food processing and marketing and a 43 percent rise in marketing costs over 10 years. The industry says higher prices reflect more services and standardized prepared foods.
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Women Seek Equal Jury Duty Across States
Women members of Congress push to end all gender distinctions in jury service as the civil rights act nears action in the House. The bill would remove Alabama Mississippi and South Carolina limits on women serving and would also affect 22 other states and D C that excuse women due to sex or family duties.
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Life Begins at Forty Skills for Older Job Seekers
A 1966 Garden City Telegram piece notes many job seekers over 40 lack marketable skills but can learn typewriting shorthand and calculator operation in months. Schools report frequent older students and dozens of recent job openings exceed trained applicants, with advice on appearance, confidence, and pursuing short training to gain lasting employment.
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