Saudi women begin limited roles in oil nation
In Mecca, Saudi women increasingly work as teachers doctors nurses and social workers marking a shift from traditional confinement. Despite gains, politics and direct contact with men remain barred and conservative leaders show no sign of broad social change.
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Smart selling means many things
A column on supermarket marketing discusses impulse buying, weather, visuals, and child urging as factors in shopping. It cites Progressive Grocer’s tips on pairing items like soft drinks, beer, and pizza, plus case displays and signs, and notes a Kansas Turnpike traffic rise while urging shoppers to assess need before buying.
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Today in History highlights from May 29
Key events on May 29 include the fall of Constantinople in 1453, the birth of Patrick Henry in 1736, Rhode Island joining the U S in 1790, Wisconsin statehood in 1848, John F Kennedy born in 1917, Attu battle in 1943, Bandaranaike becoming prime minister in 1970, and Kissinger brokered talks in 1973. Dancers Pearl Lang and Beatrice Lillie are noted as birthdays. Thought for today cites La Bruyere.
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Ford Proclaims June 15 as Father’s Day salute to all fathers
President Ford designates June 15 as Father’s Day and urges tribute to natural, foster, adoptive fathers and big brothers. He notes every child has special men who loved and guided them, sharing personal history with his divorced parents and late meeting his biological father.
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