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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1974
Page
10
The spring 1974 woman debuts in longer graceful skirts and roomy jackets paired with brimmed hats and discreet jewelry. Daywear favors soft dresses and coordinated separates while evenings feature chiffon or clingy slinks. Soft neutrals and pastels with floral prints finish the garden party mood.
New York psychologist Dr Rhyn Serlin argues women face anger rather than ego when passed over for raises or promotions. She notes persistent inequality despite equal pay laws and urges activism through existing women’s groups and professional associations. She advises practical home balance and positive action to improve mood and future prospects.
Manuel Suarez and Isvin E. Jimenez Jr launch Flourbags Fashions using recycled flour sacks from Molinos de Puerto Rico. The venture, aided by the government development agency, aims to export Puerto Rican made garments and rehiring 250 workers at a Reno plant, with shows in New York and Miami and plans to approach Pillsbury and General Mills.
Rep. Paul McCloskey urged the Soviet embassy to allow Palo Alto woman Charlotte Daigle and her Russian fiancé Boris Mukhametshin to marry. Daigle, 31, a former Peace Corps worker, met Mukhametshin in 1968 and faced expulsion after visa cancellation during a 1969 visit. The appeal cites a small human facet of detente.
The San Francisco 49ers named Robin Mitchell director of promotions succeeding Dick Berg who left to become general manager of a North American soccer league franchise in San Jose. Mitchell, Berg’s former assistant, joined the 49ers in 1969 and is among NFL’s few women executives.
An advertisement touts ODRINEX as an effective nonprescription weight loss aid. It claims thousands of women report losing 5 to 20 pounds quickly, offers a money back guarantee, and notes Rexall Drug Stores and mail order service.
Mrs W J T asks about redoing an old trunk and foot locker. A black trunk sprayed white with gold trim is transformed, with brown spray to antique effect and gold velvet lining, creating a striking look.
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