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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1949
Page
10
Summer fashion guidance for women stresses choosing swimsuits that flatter different figures. Two piece or one piece styles suit varying body shapes. mirrors help assess fit. Fabric notes include rayon knits and cotton, with tips to slim the waist via exercises for those leaning to one piece. Divers and swimmers are advised to pick a slim, streamlined suit.
The season favors form fitting swimwear with Tricot Tiers and wool maillots offering slim lines and water freedom. Princess styles with boned bodices provide long lines for shorter figures, while solid colors and strategic contrast decorations enhance balance. Some suits emphasize support for mature figures, prioritizing fit over full skirts and loose silhouettes.
A railroad passenger paid for a far destination but received a ticket to a nearby town and was forced off the train. The court held he must pay the difference at the depot and settle later. A wife who merely nodded at her wedding was deemed legally married, not adulterous. A widow scarred by trains on her porch lost a civil claim against the railroad. A drunk refused to move with a handcuff, and the officer used roughness. the court ruled brutality and damages. Citizens are not obliged to comply at a police finger’s snap.
A columnist analyzes a Texas widow Kathleen Norris who seeks a new husband and cautions that remarriage often harms children. The piece argues many widows deceive themselves about happiness, notes the risk of jealousy and financial pressure, and warns against inviting a troublesome stepfather into a home with young girls and a boy.
Bridgeport staged a three ringed July festival honoring Phineas Taylor Barnum with a two day circus climax by Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey. Citizens joined music banners and dance in streets and armories while programs recall Barnums showman legacy and tricks like Jumbo and Gen. Tom Thumb.
The Vinson committee widens its scrutiny beyond the B-36 to include smear allegations against Secretary Johnson and Secretary of Air Symington. It probes who wrote Van Zandt's vitriolic speeches as Rear Adm. Edward Ewen is moved to Guam and Navy League leaders face scrutiny for lobbying to expand naval power. The piece ties Navy League founders to metallurgical magnates and accuses them of pressuring for a larger navy, linking to past Geneva Conference sabotage by naval officers and industrial backing. The motive, the role of industry, and the push for a bigger navy are examined with historical parallels.
A daytime pattern describes a stunning junior frock using two fabrics with a gay contrast. The yoked beauty features comfortable sleeves trimmed with buttons in threes, offering a stylish option for sub-teens.
Brief fragment mentions President Harry S. Truman and musician Paul Whiteman with a reference to making peace and the Civilian Conservation Corps. The text is sparse and lacks a clear narrative.
Tips on threading a needle at a slant to ease passing thread through the eye. Percolating coffee briefly for five to ten minutes after water turns amber. Wash line technique suggests hanging each heavy item on a wooden hanger before the line to dry faster. An orange juice addition to apples speeds cooking and adds color. A mother catalogs packed items inside a trunk lid to recover parts of the belongings.
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