The Lady Lobbyists Say Feet Beat Glamour In Washington
A profile of women lobbyists in Washington shows they rely on hard work, tact, and brains rather than glamour. Many are professionals or retirees, with hours often reaching 9 to 18 per day, and salaries typically from $3,000 to $6,000 yearly, though a few top earners have higher pay.
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Washington
NEA
Julia Bennett
American Library Association
Swarthmore
Thatcher Clarke
Elizabeth Eastman
Petite
Louella Miller Berg
American Association of University Women
Frances B. Lucas
DAR
Gordon Arneson
Secretary of State
Congress
Marjorie Temple
National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
National Milk Producers Federation
Taylor
Oregon
Leone Baxter Whitaker
Chicago
American Medical Association
Topeka Mental Hospital reports record patient recoveries
The Topeka State Hospital notes a census drop since 1948 while admitting a record 396 patients in the year. Acting superintendent Dr. Clark Case cites a 66 percent recovery or improvement rate and credits enhanced treatment and Menninger Foundation support for the progress.
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Topeka, Kan
Topeka State Hospital
Gee
Clark Case
Addi
Dr. Case
Part-Snake Bites With Full Power
Leavenworth Kansas report says Leo Zimmerman a 42 year old farmer was bitten near the elbow by a copperhead when leaning against hay bales. A mowing machine had cut most of the snake leaving a six inch body. The partial snake was killed and Zimmerman recovered.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Leo Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Skunks Tax Cafe Faces IRS Claim in Jonesboro
Cafe owner Harry Byrd seeks IRS stance on a claimed issue. The eatery was hit by gas grenades sent by unknowns, forcing a weeklong closure. Byrd plans to present documentation to the tax collector as a potential deduction.
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Jonesboro
Tenn
Harry Byrd
Federal Internal Revenue Department
Byrd
Keepin
Hair Habits Clue to You Teenagers at School
Teenagers should avoid common hair habits that betray vanity or distract from lessons. Avoid fingering curls, scratching the scalp, and neglecting conditioning, which can cause dandruff and grease. Do not overdo straight hair or overly sophisticated styles unsuitable for girls in school.
Safe Job? Ammunition Plants Safer Than Most Industries
National Safety Council data show U S army ammunition plants in 1952 had far fewer injuries and deaths than typical factories. About 100000 workers faced one third the injury rate and one fifth the death rate of farm workers, with only six fatalities linked to explosions last year.
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Joliet, Lll
National Safety Council
Ordnance Ammunition Center
Army
Army Ordnance
Safety Council
U. S
Firemen Learn Hard Way About Smoke
In Columbus Nebraska a fire department training session on gas transport firefighting produced heavy smoke as fog and smoke bombs interacted. Four blocks were blanketed with smoke, limiting visibility for motorists, but the chief said the exercise taught how to handle heavy smoke conditions during fires.
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Columbus
Neb
Mike Novicki
Dog Scents Help Capture Dog Chases Deer Habit
Cumberland Me. Walter L. Arnold 59 runs a scent business serving 3000 customers. He explains deer scent muzzle tricks to deter dogs from chasing wrong game, using rag soaked scent to condition Rover to avoid deer pursuit.
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Cumberland, Me
Walter L. Arnold
Arnold
Rover
Hever
Termite Remedy Sparks Courthouse Debate in Solana Beach
Termites were found undermining the Solana Beach township justice court. County construction chief Rufus Parks said they would terminate the termites, while Judge Thomas McLoughlin preferred a new building, arguing the courthouse is too weak to support a weighty decision.
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Solana Beach
Calif
Rufus Parks
Thomas McLoughlin
Fake fur pants trend hits campus wardrobes
Students embrace bold campus fashion with fake fur pants and plain fabric trousers adorned with felt polka dots for playful, stylish expression this year.
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Ampus
Iced Tea Variations For Refreshing Summer Drinks
Alcohol free guide by Alice Denhoff offers three iced tea based drinks: Tea Grape Punch with tea, grape juice and lemon over ice. Tea Cranberry Punch combining cranberry and orange juices with tea. and a citrus pineapple tea mix served over ice. Mint and citrus garnish suggested to enhance flavor.
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Features Syndicate, Inc
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