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Berkshire Eagle in Pittsfield, Massachusetts

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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1970

Page

5

Hemiines and Midis Dominate Spring Footwear Fashion

The Spring Story for Feet and Legs notes Paris aims to spark a fashion shift with midis from mid-calf to mid-ankle while short skirts remain on trend. Hem lengths vary for day and evening wear as maxis fade. Belted buckled shoes, open toe sandals, platform soles, and varied heel heights pair with crinkled patent leathers. Colored legs and hosiery return in hues like bluebelle, morning glory, wild mint, tea rose, and butterscotch.

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The Tempting Morsels of Mainbocher in 1970

The article profiles couturier Main Rousseau Boeher known as Mainbocher, noting his fashion house resists standard sizing with custom fittings and high costs. It highlights his reluctance to produce a Size 12 and explains that each dress is tailored to the buyer, reflecting the couture tradition and his trendsetting influence.

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Lightweight snow thrower versus heart risk for shoveling

Quick Tips notes the risk of heart strain from shoveling snow and promotes a lightweight electric snow thrower as a safer, faster alternative. It warns to unplug and have irons checked after any damage and offers fashion observations from a spring show with dresses, jackets, and ensembles described in period style.

Who Am I A People

A reflective monologue tracing self identity from childhood to adulthood, showing how societal forces shape who we are. It contrasts a child’s honest self view with the adult’s scripted roles, ending with a weary acceptance of the “good life” and perpetual striving.

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