Women's Voice - FRIDAY FLASHES—June 13,1980 - “A Program ForEconomic Growthand Stability”

Sep 29, 2026

Women's Voice FRIDAY FLASHES dated June 13, 1980 highlights the U.S. women’s political movement and its path toward equality, drawing on remarks from Iris Mitgang of the National Women’s Political Caucus. The text introduces Ambassador John A. Tzounis and economist J.Boskin, describing international perspectives from Athens and a policy package for economic growth and stability. It outlines program timing, ticket details, and an outlook for the 1980s, supported by statistics on women’s labor participation, earnings, and political representation.

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FRIDAY FLASHES—June 13,1980

“A Program For Economic Growth and Stability”

Decade of Fruition

The Last Bastion

Women's Voice JUNE24 JUNE 27 FRIDAY FLASHES—June 13,1980 From the Address by Iris Mitgang,National Chairwoman,NationalWomen's Political Caucus. His Excellency DR. JOHN A.TZOUNIS MICHAEL The women's movement is perhaps themost basic social revolution in the historyof our culture whose tremors have beenfelt in this city,this state and in this coun-try.The role of women in American histo-ry has too often been overlooked,but thatrole has been considerable and the politi-cal struggle for the equality of women inAmerica is at least as old as our nation it-self.In 1948 Mary Brent petitioned theMaryland Colony's House of Delegates fortwo votes which she felt were rightfullyhers.Both votes were denied to her:oneas a landowner and one as executrix forLord Baltimore's brother's estatetheywere male rights automatically. J.BOSKIN Ambassador of Greece to the U.S. "InternationalPerspectives fromAthens” Professor of EconomicsStanford University; Director,Social Security ResearchProgram,National Bureau ofEconomic Research Ambassador John A.Tzounis returns toSan Francisco,where he began hisoverseas travels on behalf of the Greekgovernment in the early 1950s.With morethan three decades in government service,Ambassador Tzounis has enjoyed a well-traveled career,with stops in the U.S,Moscow and Turkey.He was returned tothe U.S.as Greek Ambassador in August1979. # “A Program ForEconomic Growthand Stability” Abigail Adams,on the drafting of theConstitution,graciously warned John,herhusband:"In the code of laws..remem-ber the ladies...Do nut put unlimitedpower in the hands of...husbands.:All men would be tyrants if they could.Ifno care and attention is paid (to us)weare determined to foment a rebellion andwill not hold ourselves bound by any lawsin which we have no voice."John Adamscurtly replied:“We know better than to re-peal our masculine system."The rest,ofcourse,is history. Economist Boskin's prescription for ahealthier economy includes a strengtheningof the private sector with stern guidelinesfor government.Boskin,among the leading"new economists,"advocates reducingfederal spending,a balanced budget withsurpluses in good years and tax cuts in offyears,"a moderate and predictable"rate ofmonetary expansion by the FederalReserve,and elimination of personalincome tax. Tuesday 5:15 refreshments 5:45 program Advance Reservation ReceptionWorld Affairs Council312 Sutter St.,Second Floor # Decade of Fruition In the 1970s the women's political move-ment came to fruition in a way that willeffect history,we trustfor all time tocome.In the 1980s we will be reaping thebenefits of those changes. How will it work?At this meeting Dr.Boskin will discuss his ideas and how theyadd up to a better way. Tickets-$1.50.Call the Commonwealth Club,362-4903 forreservations.Reservations must bereceived by 5 p.m.,Monday,June 23. Noon.Gold BallroomSheraton Palace HotelTickets-58 at the door. The world,of course,has changed dra-matically but,despite our progress,theplace of women is still largely unrepre-sented,underpaid and misunderstood.Themedian income of families headed bywomen was 57,765 in 1977.The comparablefigure for families headed by men was Co-sponsored by the World AffairsCouncil of Northern California. CAROLE.WILDER Quarterly Chairman INSIDE:Iris Mitgang,National Women's Political Caucus,outlines the ERA.123.The 1979 California LiteratureMedal Awards Jury.124.New Education Study SectionChairperson appointed. risen to 10.9 percent,when women held $17,517.In other words,female-headedfamilies had a median income only 44 per-cent as large as the income of familiesheaded by males,and in 1980,women stillearn less than 59 cents for every dollarearned by a man.In 1979,one family inseven was headed by a woman and,inthat same year,over 51 percent of womenwere working and 43 percent of the laborforce was represented by women. Democratic Party in 1972 and Mary LouiseSmith was chosen to head the RepublicanP

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What is the date and theme highlighted in FRIDAY FLASHES?

FRIDAY FLASHES is dated June 13, 1980 and centers on women’s political progress and the women’s movement reaching fruition, with an outlook for the 1980s.

Who are the featured speakers mentioned in the document?

The document names Iris Mitgang as National Chairwoman of the National Women’s Political Caucus, and it introduces Ambassador John A. Tzounis and economist J. Boskin for program discussion.

What economic prescription does Boskin advocate?

Boskin’s prescription includes strengthening the private sector with firm guidelines for government, reducing federal spending, aiming for a balanced budget, tax cuts in off years, a moderate and predictable monetary expansion, and elimination of personal income tax.

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