Women in the workforce face unequal pay and job gaps
An economist notes three factors behind the rise of women in the labor force, led by psychological effects of the women’s liberation movement. Despite higher education, women still cluster in service and clerical roles, with few in law, science, or medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Liberation Movement
U. S
Conference Board
Consumer Economics Department
Fabian Linden
Linden
Lif
Double trouble for Brennan in Labor pick creates Senate test
Washington notes warn that Peter J. Brennan, Nixon’s labor secretary designate and former New York Building and Construction Trades Council head, could face tough questions on civil rights, wage controls, and labor clashes. Critics flag court rulings on Local 46 and a Bronx Market incident as potential hurdles for confirmation.
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Secretary of Labor
Peter J. Brennan
Furmer
New York
Brennan
Sandburg
Chicago
Nixon
Lincoln
Labor
Bronx ‘Terminal
City of
Thought for the Day on humor and daring
A thoughtful line emphasizes humor as a shield and warning. It notes that a doubter may be proven wrong by someone who takes action, and suggests restraint in laughing at unsafe targets while recognizing bold effort.
Conservative view of pot by Kilpatrick
James J Kilpatrick argues conservatives should reassess marijuana criminalization. He critiques Richard Cowan and Buckley, frames government limits by harm to society, and urges repealing criminal sanctions for mere possession and use. He cites free society principles and Mencken's law as guiding, urging consistency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pot
James J. Kilpatrick
Washington
National Review
Richard C. Cowan
James Burnham
Jeffrey Hart
Wiliam F. Buckley, Jr
Cowan
Mencken
Buckley
Muscatine Journal Publisher and staff noted
The Muscatine Journal lists William L. Fahy as publisher with Max Christy as controller and Gil Dietz as editor. Harold Blake serves as managing editor, David White as advertising sales manager, and Wendell Grinstead as circulation manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Fahy
Max Christy
Gil Dietz
Harold Blake
David White
Mgr
Wendell Grinstead
Today in History Highlights from December 4, 1972
AP column recalls key events on this date including Columbus discovery in 1492, Polk's Polk era, Prohibition repeal in 1933 era, and Soviet executions in 1934, plus notable birthdays and quotes. Includes Thurmond and Birkenhead references and a New York AP note on mail insights and snoring trivia.
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Associated Press
United States
Utah
Columbus
Santo Domingo
Martin van Buren
Kinderhook
N.Y
Andrew Jackson
Henry Clay
James K. Polk
California
Soviet Union
Stalin
Odd Deaths and Witful Sayings From Hal Boyle Column
Little known this and that by Hal Boyle surveys strange exits and odd quotes. It recalls Aeschylus killed by a turtle dropped on his head and Otway dying after buying bread and swallowing the first bite. Francis Bacon froze a fowl and died of a cold while experimenting. Walter Bagehot notes men who avoid women risk being swept away by them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeschylus
Otway
Francis Bacon
Walter Bagehat
Invitations for silver wedding of Benj Mathews noted
A column recalls yesterday events from 100 years ago inviting readers to celebrate the silver wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Benj Mathews, with additional notes on past maritime incidents, retail holiday goods, and long-ago local life including a 50, 25, and 10 year recollections along with new auto registrations and a high school wrestling report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benj. Mathews
Keithsburg
St Louis
Whittick Bros
Dean D. Fletcher
Mulberry
Clifford Harbaugh
Cedar St
Chevrolet
Muscatine
Charles A. Meerdink
Barry. Ave
Susan M
Jack M. Litte
Jack M. Little
Scotisdale, Ariz
To your good health Heart pain explained for angina and care
Dear reader explains how chest pains relate to heart muscle and angina. If angina is mild to severe, it requires medical guidance and self management to avoid overloading the heart. The columnist offers a booklet for 25 cents via the newspaper.
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Double Trouble
By Tom Braden
Gary Cooper
Klondike
Carl Sandburg
Mr. Brennan
La“ders Union
The
Small Society
Brickman
Kuale
Tfke
Muscatine Journal
LEE
Montgomery
Ala
Yugoslavia
Tito
Armed Forces Induction Center
Manhattan
U.N. Security Council
India
Pakistan
Kashmir
Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
Lord Birkenhead
Earth
Milky Way
William Temple
Westminster Abbey
Fred Allen
Hal Boyle
Horatio Alger Jr
Charlotte Liebbe
W. 3Rd St
Carthage College
Carthage
J. G. Johnston
W. Tih
Des Moines
George Thosteson
M.D
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