The expansion of the Woolworth chain in Ireland in the early 1950s proceeded smoothly except in one location, Galway. A number of city councillors, supported by some local retailers, were against bringing new business into town. Eventually, Woolworths purchased the site of the old Royal Hotel in the Square. The hotel was demolished and a new purpose built retail store constructed in its place. When Woolworths advertised for staff, more than 500 girls applied. Officials of the firm were very taken aback and it took several days to complete the interviews. The weekly wage offered to the girls, £4 7s 6d, was very good for the time. About 50 people were initially employed.
seen at a woolworth s counter not too many generations ago while she was thrown the book at for a number of reasons and the dignity and grace is illusterative of what a judge should be. to sit there and reflect upon what the actual future precedential value will be. if that was any indication how she might rule on the bench, regardless of what she actually rules, i m thrilled she ll be confirmed as the first black woman justice on the supreme court of the united states. as a lawyer myself, i must admit that my spine feels a little bit straighter today. i, obviously, respect her professionalism, but for many of us, we all feel confirmed, affirmed and validated today. manu, to you, because we re getting color from the senate chamber that there s a long line of people wanting to get into the chamber to be present in this moment. tell us what we can expect as this vote goes down. that s actually been unusual