Babies Rights Committee Would Protect Innocents
Cynthia Lowry humorously muses on a proposed Committee on Babies Rights to curb nicknames nude photos and baby talk. She jokes about temporary names at voting age, stricter rules on parental captions, and protecting adults from overbearing baby fascination while preserving dignified baby images.
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Committee On Babies
Butch
Christopher
Priscilla
Pris
Kitsy
John
Willie
Women in crowds reveal unkind side Ruth Millett writes
A columnist surveys women in crowds describing types like Stoney-faced Sisters Shovers Suspicious Ladies Messy Mamies Lookers Complainers Grim Girls Haughty Hannahs and Mean Mamas noting they become unattractive when anonymous in public while at home or with friends they may be pleasant.
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Ruth Millett
Hannahs
Cotton picking brides gowns of quiet pique to organdy
The article describes bridal gowns from Filcol and Murray Hamburger featuring full skirts long sleeves and trailing trains. Fabrics range from quiet pique to organdy with white or gandy appliques eyeleted embroidery and petal-scalloped embroidery used for lace details.
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Filcol
Murray Hamburger
Let Us Plan A Summer Job For Career Gain
Teenagers should seek summer work that educates for future careers rather than routine chores. Explore roles aligning with desired paths such as hospital aides for nursing or fashion sketching and selling for design. Summer stock offers theatre exposure. visit playhouses or read trade papers to learn openings.
Woman behind every success in business at Altman store
Mrs. Sam Altman co owner of Altman's Department Store in Athens is described as a driving partner to her husband Sam Altman. The piece details her 20 years of retail experience her duties including buying merchandising advertising and store supervision. It notes her New Orleans roots her education and her family life with twins Regina and Jerold and hobbies like bridge collecting figurines and prize fights.
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Sam Altman
Altman
N. Court St
Sam
Mrs. Altman
Natalie
New York
Florence Zanner
Natalie Altman
New Orleans
Dynamo
Shannon Ave
Regina
Jerold
Athens High School
Greenbrier Woe School
Lewisburg
V.a
Dresden
Bridge
Gadgets Not Cheap In France At 1949 Paris Fair
A Paris 1949 household gadgets fair shows prices still high for French buyers though shelves are stocked with prewar style goods. Small refrigerators near 300 dollars and vacuum cleaners around 70 dollars reflect two thirds of monthly pay, while luxury items like pate de foie gras with truffles appear cheap by contrast.
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Paris
France
North Africa
Wasting Food Costs and Budget Meal Plans
To cut waste of leftovers buy only the meat you need. One pound yields 3–4 servings depending on cut. Store uncooked meat cold, unwrap and dry, do not wash. Ground meat spoils fastest. Plan menus around seasonal foods. Sample meals include lunches and dinners with approximate costs for a five-member family.
Paris Skirts Show Mix of Styles by Jacques Fath
Paris midseason fashions by Jacques Fath mix skinny bean stalk and full ballet skirts with oversized pockets and flying overskirts. He travels to the United States May 1 to design for mass production and showcases strapless bodices, bold color, and varied pocket treatments.
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Paris
Jacques Fath
Fath
United States
Dior
Back Scrub Brush Offers Neck and Shoulders Cleaning
A new back brush with firm nylon bristles is designed for summer display. It links to the tub faucet by a five foot hose, has a hollow handle and perforated mid tube. Water sprays from 18 holes for a tingling scrubbing action, with a long handle for hard to reach areas.
New decal remover uses water to soften adhesive
A card shaped decal remover is dipped in warm water then placed over the decal. It works for several hours or overnight to soften the adhesive allowing the decal to peel away easily. Designers can change designs and colors for seasonal themes and personalized room decor.
Milk Drinking Among Nevada Men Students
A recent survey finds University of Nevada male students consume 19 to 28 quarts of milk each month. The habit began during military service and has persisted after enlistment.
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University of Nevada
Armed Services
Jean Parker Leaves Hollywood For Stage To Escape Typecasting
Hollywood star Jean Parker gives nine words as to why she quit film work to pursue the stage. From gingham heroine to brassy coquette she refuses easy roles and insists on choosing projects, while Columbia plans Born Yesterday film with two top stars and Harry Cohn bets on box office.
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Hollywood
Jean Parker
Jean
Broadway
Charine
Columbia
Harry Cohn
Clark’ Gable
Marie Wilson
Baby’s Beauty Aids For Soft Hair And Smooth Skin
The article outlines two early beauty aids for infants: a bottle of skin lotion and a hair brush. It explains brushing damp hair one strand at a time to train curls and using creamy lanolin rich lotions to moisturize sensitive skin, mirroring adult skincare.
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