Term Book Wide Open In Fashion World
Paris fashion critics report 1961 62 fall and winter lines feature capes hoods scarves drapes flares godets diagonals tucks and gathers in a cautious princess silhouette Dior and Marc Bohan push for a stringbean shape while big flared skirts offer insurance. Hemlines stay just below knee with sober colors brown purples reds greens blues appear bold while black gray beige remain daytime. hats shrink to helmets and turbans often fur trimmed. belts flourish. plaids rare. Evening wear shifts to long slim silhouettes with sequins lame embroidery brocades and cut velvet.
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Negro Indian player helps drop Jackson in world series
Hastings Nebraska AP report notes Richard Lucero, part Negro and part Indian, delivered a ninth inning double to lift Billings Montana to a 4 3 win over Jackson Mississippi in the American Little World Series elimination. The Jackson club faced executive committee decisions and coaching changes before the game.
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Major League Leaders Season Leaders in Baseball Stats
Baseball leaders across leagues include Clemente Pittsburgh batting .366 and 177 hits, Cepeda San Francisco with 36 homers and 118 RBIs, Mays 109 runs, Aaron 30 doubles, Koufax 200 strikeouts, Ford 223 wins and 880 OPS, and Maris 51 homers with 120 RBIs.
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VFW Auxiliary Plans Card Parties in Biddeford
The Biddeford VFW auxiliary announced a series of card parties starting September 24. Held in the City building, co chairs are Mrs. Almeria Proulx and Mrs. Alma Beaudoin. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Laura Dodge and Mrs. Jeanette Curro. Belle Poirier presided. Next meeting is September 25.
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Hydrogen bomb reshapes Soviet strategy says Marlow
James Marlow argues the hydrogen bomb has tempered Soviet tactics and Western resolve. He contrasts Stalin’s bold blockades with Khrushchev’s cautious, negotiated pressure on Berlin. The piece traces postwar shifts from 1948 to 1953, noting how the bomb’s existence nudges both sides toward restraint and calculated moves.
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Field Day Plans Set By K of C Council
Bishop Fenwick Council Knights of Columbus selects September 24 for the annual field day at Barker's pond. A committee led by Paul Sullivan will handle arrangements with Camille Bedard and John Mazeiko, announced at the August Saco GAR hall meeting led by Grand Knight Joseph Hanusek. A social followed with refreshments.
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Parents Urged To Study Adolescence
Chicago report quotes Harold T. Christensen of Purdue urging parents to study adolescent development to reduce rebellion and risk of juvenile excesses. He advises gradual letting go by parents and gradual taking over by youths, noting healthy family relations reduce danger and that Parenthood is a gamble best managed by increasing responsibility and freedom over time.
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Tame Deer Shot Stolen in Carmel Park
In Carmel AP reports a tame deer named Bambi at a commercial park was shot in his pen late at night and its body stolen. Park spokesman lamented the act, noting the deer would approach anyone who called him. Deputies and game wardens investigate the theft and shooting.
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Freshmen Registration at St Louis High Opens Soon
Freshmen at St Louis High must report Thursday August 31 at 9 a.m. for registration and Freshman Orientation Day. Principal Rev Brother Albert announced. Aimed at opening school on September 8. Sophomores register Sept 5 at 9 a.m. at the school. Faculty will assist both sessions.
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Plane Hijacking Bill Could Bring Death Penalty
Washington report notes a bill awaiting President Kennedy’s signature would define on air seizures of planes as piracy and impose penalties from 20 years to death. It extends federal offenses to crimes aboard aircraft in flight and advances after Senate approval of the House version.
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