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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1967
Page
5
The perfume market for American men is rising sharply alongside women. Industry figures show men spent about 120 million on fragrances in 1966, up 20 percent from the year before, while women spent 440 million, also up 20 percent. Experts forecast men adopting stronger scents as a future trend.
In affluent times women favor sophisticated blends and heavier concentrations for longer lasting scents. Welzel notes the U S fragrance field grows with 38000 new compounds tested yearly and claims American women spend about eight dollars annually on perfume, more than French women. He cites his ability to distinguish over 500 odors and says any one can make perfume, but creating a classic is harder.
A quotation from Israel’s foreign minister Abba Eban notes that in a future war the victors seek peace while the vanquished demand unconditional surrender. The remark reflects on how wars end and the futility of preventing conflicts.
Quin tin Hogg quips during a British House of Commons debate on war toys. He suggests stopping children from playing soldiers might require stopping war itself. The remark highlights a lighthearted view amid serious discussion on toy and conflict.
Sylvia Porter discusses the first half of 1967, arguing the slowdown did not meet recession criteria. She notes rising personal incomes, steady employment, housing recovery, and a likely continued expansion despite wage price pressures and policy risks. Trades and forecasts illustrate an extended postwar upturn with cautious optimism.
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