Study Proves It Men Brainy Gals Play Dumb To Snag Hubby
Washington report on Michigan State University psychologist Dr. Elizabeth M. Drews studying gifted girls who fear intellect will hinder marriage. The four year study, funded with a 26000 grant, examines whether media and society discourage educated women from pursuing careers and tests if future labor needs justify keeping brainpower valued.
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Washington
Michigan
Elizabeth M. Drews
Michigan State University
Drews
Strike Hits Copper Mills in Nationwide Labor Action
In Denver AP reports the International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers struck the last of the industrys Big Four firms American Smelting and Refining Company, after earlier action against Kennecott Anaconda and Phelps Dodge. The walkout idled about 30500 workers as contracts expired June 30. The union seeks a 15 cent hourly wage rise and fringe benefits boosting total pay to about 45 cents an hour.
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International Union of Mine, Mill & Smelter
American Smelting and Refining Co
Kennecott Copper Corp
Anaconda Co
Phelps-Dodge Corp
Long Beach May Settle Miss Universe Contest Dispute
Catalina sponsor Chester Roth says the Miss Universe pageant dispute with Long Beach could be settled. Oscar Meinhardt, executive producer, says they may listen. Meinhardt notes a possible local contest next summer to select Miss International Beauty.
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Long Beach
Calif
Chester Roth
Catalina
Oscar Meinhardt
Roth
Bandits Board West Side Bus in Robbery
Three men described as Negroes boarded a West Side bus Friday night and robbed driver Robert Legg 42 of cash and tokens before forcing five male passengers to drop wallets totaling 160 into a bag. Seven women were not targeted and the robbers fled north.
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Chicago
Pal
West Side
Robert Legg
Legg
Guidance counselors steer girls toward service jobs
Dr Drews reports that none of the schoolgirls interviewed plan to major in math because women are believed not to work in that field. She notes gifted girls in college fear labeling as unfeminine, while counselors direct girls toward clerical teaching and nursing roles with more open doors.
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Uncle Sam
Drews
U. S. Labor Dept
Navy Halts 441 Million SeaMaster Jet Plan
The Navy ends production of the 441 million dollar P6M SeaMaster, citing unforeseen technical difficulties. Nine of the seaplanes were to be built by Martin Co in Baltimore, with nine already completed under review and about 72 million dollars expected to be recovered. The four engine jet, capable of 600 mph, served reconnaissance and mine laying roles, with two losses in tests during 1955 and 1956.
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Baltimore
Navy
Martin Co
Martin
Hiking strictly for young set on Oahu island
A Honolulu report follows a group of Boy Scouts who hiked around Oahu on a week long trek. They logged 22 miles the first day and 12 to 16 miles on subsequent days. Scoutmasters Alfred Oliverira and a partner completed the circuit on foot and praised the effort as a wonderful idea for the boys.
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Honolulu
Oahu
Alfred Oliverira
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