New York lends first women dock workers permits
New York and New Jersey will grant about 100 of 750 temporary longshoreman permits to women before February 5 marking the port’s first acceptance of female workers on metro docks. The permits allow joining crews unloading ships holds and bananas on both Hudson shores under the Waterfront Commission. The contract board, run by International Longshoremen's Association and New York Shipping Association, had proposed a men list until the commission insisted women be included.
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Bi-State Waterfront Commission
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Iowa City firefighter to sue after nursing on duty
Linda Eaton 26 faces discipline for nursing her infant during personal time at the firehouse locker room. Attorney Jane Hikleberry says she will seek an injunction to halt further action as Eaton plans to continue breastfeeding on return to shifts. Assistant City Manager Dale Helling had warned of discipline for nursing on the job.
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Women seek firing of Vermont parole chief over wife beating remark
A coalition of seven women's groups in Vermont demands the dismissal of Parole Board Chairman Rudolph Morse after his comment that some wives are beaten for recreation. Morse called the remark sardonic and later apologized, while advocates push for action and safer shelters for battered women.
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Blazer style signals feminism in Penn State study
University Park reports marketing professor Dr. Rebecca Holman surveyed 200 Penn State students to gauge reactions to seven outfits on a female model. Results show clothing influences perceptions of leadership, affluence, sorority ties, and feminist views, with notable contrasts between denim with a leather jacket and other ensembles.
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UPI
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Pennsylvania State University
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Women groups call for Morse ouster over sexist remarks
Women's groups urge Gov. Snelling to remove Morse noting his statements demean women and prisoners and promote violence. They cite Morse's remarks focusing attention on wife beating and claim the comments threaten state residents and public welfare.
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