Johnston Edwards clash over women’s roles at WIP forum
The Louisiana race included a clash over women in government with Johnston endorsing federal and state supports for women in the workforce and day care centers while Edwards stressed broader equality. A large crowd heard claims on voting records and labor support as Johnston pressed his no deal policy.
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Wip
Louisiana
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Vivian
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Natchitoches
Ray Scott
Mrs. Edwards
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Ellen Bryan Moore
Lillian Walker
Baton Rouge
New Orleans
Afl-Cio
Bussie
George Meany
Johnston Promises Equal Treatment in Louisiana Politics
Governor hopeful Bennett Johnston pledged equal treatment for all residents, including women, saying no obstacles to holding state offices and equal pay. He cited prior support for equal rights and proposed legislation on equal employment practices and day care centers in his future administration.
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News-Star
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Bennett Johnston
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Women In Politics
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Supreme Court
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Idaho
Edwards pressed on women rights at Baton Rouge dinner
In a Women in Politics event Edwards faced questions on women’s rights and policy roles. He backed a constitutional equal rights amendment and pledged to appoint women to top positions, while refusing specifics on how many or which departments. He supported childcare tax relief and state aid but kept control over recruitment to avoid academic interference.
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Baton Rouge
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Lafayette
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LSU Board of Supervisors
Bennett Johnston
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State Board of Education
Campaign pledge on women in government roles and merit
The speaker urged people to pursue jobs on merit and told women not to demand arbitrary representation in employment. He stated he would involve women and all population segments in government during the campaign.
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