World IWY gains show progress in action year
United Nations year of action marks distinct steps for women's equality. Jamaica moves to legal equality framework, Guyana ratifies ILO conventions, Britain bills discrimination law, Norway grants daughters same rights as sons. Congress debates a continuing IWY commission, Italy consults on reforms, Syria vows equality in opportunities.
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William N. Oatis
Associated Press
United Nations
N.Y
Michael Manley
Jamaica
Guyana
Bella Abmag
D-N.y
Congress
Patsy T. Mink
Hawaii
White House
Italy
Ministry of Justice
Syria
Abe
Australia
Irish ‘Transport and General Workers’ Union
Global IWY observances highlight varied national aims
Nations mark International Women's Year with differing aims and concerns. Israel's Council of Women's Organizations appeals to neighboring women for peace and cooperation. Egypt's Sadat exhorts feminists to draft plans. Algeria forms a committee to push agrarian reform and mobilize volunteers. Nyerere criticizes dowries and polygamy as unequal. Ford's commission on IWY expands to 39 members, mostly women. US support criticized as minimal by UN and NGO observers, while some officials defend behind the scenes activity.
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Ries
Israel
Council of Women’s Organizations
Egypt
Anwar Sadat
IWY
Julius Nyerere
Gerald Ford
U.S. Commission
Boston
Fran Hosken
U.S
Pam Curtis
State Department
Mildred Persinger
U.N
Young Women’s Christian Association
Chinese mothers favor day care over grandma care in China
Bernice Weissboard, an Illinois child care advocate back from China, says many Chinese mothers use day care attached to factories, with grandmothers caring for rural children. She notes urban programs start very young, emphasize social goals, and that Chinese schooling stresses collective ideals and minimal emotional disturbance.
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C.G. McDaniel
Chicago
China
Bernice Weissboard
Weissboard
Chairman Mao
Campers Learn Thrifty Food Prep For Summer Trips
Practical tips urge campers to store food in sealed containers and air tight bags, freeze meat in portions, pack dried fruits nuts and snacks, use foil labeled spices, store fresh produce in ice chests, stock up on canned and dry staples, substitute powdered milk, and boil or purify water if quality is uncertain.
Safe handling tips for perishable groceries in heat
Consumer expert Sara Beck from the U S Department of Agriculture stresses planning to keep foods safe in hot weather. Shop perishables last, ensure frozen items are solid, check cold foods stay cold, bag cold items together, and avoid leaving groceries between 40 and 140 degrees for more than two hours.
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Sara Beck
Beck
Fire decals to aid fire crews to locate children
Tamaroa residents will receive triangle red, white and blue fire decals Monday from the American Legion Auxiliary Women’s Club and Fire Department. The decals are designed for bedroom or window display so firemen can quickly locate children during emergencies. Decals are available at the fire department from assistant chief Kenneth Valdstine.
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Tamaroa
Tamaroa American Legion Auxiliary
Women’s Club
Fire Department
Tamatoa
Kenneth Valdistine
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