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Show 15 Mrs. Mary Keyserl ing, Chief of the U. S. Women's Bureau, reported: There is sti II little room at the top for women. Only three percent of the nation's lawyers are women; only six percent of all physicians. Since 1950 there has been no observable increase in the proportion of fema Ie to rna Ie executives. There has been a steady decline in the percentage of women in the professional, technical, and kindred occupations. There is, however, a sizeable increase in the proportion of all clerical and service jobs held by There is an imba lance between men and women in education. women. Women obta i ned 40 percent of a II masters degrees in 1930, but on Iy 31 percent in 1963. For doctorates, the percentage dropped from 15 percent in 1930 to 11 percent in 1963. President Lyndon B. Johnson addressed the Conference at the Wh ite House and stated that he was making every effort to appoint qualified women to top governmental posts. Again on March 5, 1966, a regional meeting of the western states was called Madeline Codding, Regional Director of the U. S. Women's Bureau. The one Mrs. by Mrs. Virginia Roberts, Dr. Margaret Merkley, was held in San Francisco. conference day and Mrs. Edith Shaw attended. The Governor's Comm ittee on the Status of Women in Utah, wh ich consists of members, with an additiona I 19 advisory committee members, has worked throughout the year to bring together the information available relative to women's position in Utah. The Utah Committee is attempting to complete the Report for the Governor by early May. seven All Committee members are grateful for the backing, encouragement, and financial support provided by the Utah Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs. Arletta L. Elton UNITED NATIONS A display of available materials pertaining to United Nations was presented on Sunday,September 12,1965, at the Fall Board Meeting of the Utah State Federation of Business and Professiona I Women's Clubs, Inc. Explanation of ICY and President Johnson's proclamation were read. All clubs were asked to observe October 24,1965, as United Nations Day in some way in their community. Prayers for peace by all members Nations United Arletta representative. President on this special day were urged by Elton, be carried on for that could some to Johnson had activity urged organizations plan . several years to cement friendships throughout the world. A brief review of the book "You and the Un ited Nations by Lois Fisher, written ten especially for children, was given before a group of 150 children, ages three to in nations of colored poster of chi Idren many years. This was illustrated by a beautiful all that we are native costumes. The chi Idren seemed impressed with the message brothers and sisters and should love one another. They were urged to do someth ing to that it was sincere. Peace wi II come only when prove their friendship and love and a Iso II love overcomes hate. |
