Natural Fabrics Fashion Show Highlights Historical Wear
A Kirkwood Community College event titled Natural Fabrics Equal Fashion showcased historical outfits reproduced by the Della Cottan Wives with modern equivalents. The display featured First Ladies attire and empire dresses, including Dol l Madison inspired gowns and Harriet Lame beachwear, emphasizing a shift from synthetics to cotton and natural fibers amid fabric shortages.
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Teen’s New Face Wears Big Smile on Homecoming
Jua Hays arrived in La Grande after a long flight delayed by engine trouble. The 15 year old, recently healed from a New York surgery that rebuilt her deformed features, was greeted with fanfare by police escorts, local officials, and cheering townsfolk.
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Mother says God will punish drill sergeant in marine death
Betty Calhoun, mother of Pvt. Lain McClure of Lufkin, reacts to the acquittal of S Sgt Harold Bronson in the death of her son after a training exercise. Five officers and three enlisted men found Bronson not guilty of involuntary manslaughter and related charges. A $3 million wrongful death suit has been filed against the Marines.
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Betty McClure Calhoun
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Lain McClure
Harold Bronson
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