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Orkin Man Replaced by a Woman Sparks Mixed Feelings
Erma Bombeck reflects on gender progress from TV villains to working women, noting a female Orkin representative and shifting roles in service jobs. She mixes humor with social critique, joking about insects, safety, and a hybrid RoboCop image while championing equal opportunity in workplaces.
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Orkin
Rotary Clubs
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Erma Bombeck
Universal Press Syndicate