Perkins Reflects On Unemployment Then And Now
Former Labor Secretary Frances Perkins recalled the Great Depression era when 15 million were unemployed and contrasts it with today’s economy described as on a high plateau. She urged humane relief for the hard core unemployed and praised reforms like the fair labor standards act and the AFL CIO merger as stabilizing tools.
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It’s a Fashion Battle Over Pleated Versus Plain-Front Trousers
A heated partisan debate centers on whether men should wear pleated or plain-front trousers. Public opinion splits along style lines, with critics arguing for practicality and critics praising traditional cuts.
Independent Designer Ra pe of Rome Cocktail Suit
Independent designer Ra pe of Rome presents an ace-over-satin cocktail suit in beige tones. It features a large flap-over collar with a satin bow at the side closing, highlighting refined upscale style.
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Rape of Rome
College athletes and executives split on clothing styles
The piece argues that men need not adhere to a single silhouette or fashion. college athletes may wear torso hugging trousers while middle aged executives wear pleats, and either style may work if it suits the wearer.
Why Many Marriages Hit Rocks
In Chicago, Victor Neumark argues marriages fail when women seek affection while men want to be pampered. He says conflict arises as wives crave praise and love and husbands seek comfort, leaving the home as a refuge from external demands. He notes common divorce grounds fight underlying issues of existence and support.
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How To Design a Corner of Music in New York
Create a compact music corner with a portable hi fi under the bed and a window cabinet for records. Use a built in closet or bookcase for a portable phonograph radio and records, using pre cut wood to assemble. Add mood with taped concert ads and finish basement plans to pool instruments and gear.
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Building a Music Room With Storage Nook and Walls
A guide describes dividing space by adding walls to hide pipes creating a compact music room. It emphasizes housing a lighter set of items while the heavier gear is organized in built in storage and a study nook.
Travel tips for safer packing and weight conscious travel
Before your trip, add a zipper closure to an inside coat pocket to secure tickets money papers and passport from loss or theft. Some shoes are heavier than others by a full pound. If you have luggage weight concerns, wear light layers while flying to shift weight off bags.
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