Fashion shifts in air travel mirror eras and class
An eyewitness reflection compares mid century airline fashion to modern travel. It contrasts wartime attire with today’s casual look, noting hats gloves and suits gave way to sweaty shirts shorts and bare ankles, and remarks on the grunge trend and questionable graphic tees.
Carry-ons Galore and Flight Etiquette Questions
Gus Schrader muses on airline carry-ons including two large bags per passenger and baggage weight concerns. He cites scenes from San Francisco to Medford and recalls a folding bicycle aboard, asking why some passengers avoid checking bags and how planes calculate weight. He also wanders to Hoosier Pass and Buffalo wings in a light commuter column tone.
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Bosnian government to boycott New York peace talks
Bosnia's government says its foreign minister will skip Tuesday negotiations in New York over the U S peace plan. President Izetbegovic's office says Serb demands not met and calls for the siege lifted and civilian movement restored as government gains reported in the north and northwest.
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U.S
New York
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Miss America Scholarships Underreport the Reality
Promoters tout a $31 million scholarship total for Miss America but critics say only about one third is actually awarded. The figure includes tuition waivers and noncash aid from colleges, with examples like Palmer College offering full tuition but rarely used by winners.
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Women comprise forty percent of political talk radio audience
A nationwide TALK DAILY poll of 3,035 listeners finds women making up 40 percent of political talk radio audiences, while angry white male Republicans account for 22 percent. Most listeners are not Republican, 90 percent are registered to vote, and respondents show higher education and income levels. The survey lists top hosts Rush Limbaugh, G Gordon Liddy, Bob Grant, Tom Leykis, Michael Jackson, Ken Hamblin, Chuck Harder, Oliver North, and Michael Reagan.
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Ken Hamblin
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Oliver North
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