Facing reality Girls Bill of Rights advocacy grows nationwide
Edith Blakeslee Phelps of the Girls Clubs of America promotes a Girls Bill of Rights, arguing girls need to be taken seriously and have options in life. The movement cites funding disparities, pool access, and schooling as evidence for expanded club support and guidance for 174000 girls in 230 units, with programs ranging from drug-abuse prevention to pre-career counseling.
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Girls Clubs of America
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Illinois lawmakers reject 6 percent across the board cut
Senate President Cecil Partee and House Speaker William Redmond propose impounding six percent of agency appropriations rather than cutting each bill. Governor Walker may veto unspared bills and use the impoundment plan with possible bipartisan support. The plan shifts control back to the governor to decide where to trim.
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UPI
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Cecil Partee
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William Redmond
Walker
Partee
Girls Rights guidelines for self determination and growth
A set of guidelines emphasizes a girl’s right to influence her programs and activities, receive informed adult guidance, take time to form beliefs, be treated with respect by counselors and peers, and explore new learning and economic opportunities beyond parental expectations.
Woman makes history as first professional plate umpire
Christine Wren, a ponytailed woman in Portland, makes her debut as professional baseball's first woman plate umpire in the Northwest League season opener between Portland and Boise in Boise, Idaho. She aims to umpire a World Series game, following Bernice Gera who worked bases in 1972.
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Ore
UPI
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Idaho
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