Clothing expert derides Los Angeles dress sense in wild quotes
A garbled report quotes Francis Pratt of the Institute of Men’s and Boys’ Wear railing at Southern California fashion design. He claims Los Angeles women and men dress sloppily, with Houston as a possible exception, and asserts that wives should influence their husbands' and sons' wardrobes. The piece features odd remarks about color and gender roles, clearly from a sensational newspaper snippet.
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Eisenhower Hopes For Disarmament Progress At Arms Talks
President Eisenhower voiced utmost hope that Russia would accept Western disarmament proposals and ease fears of a surprise atomic attack. He cautioned that any progress requires mutual confidence at the London talks, while various domestic issues and unrelated anecdotes appear in the session.
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Bathers Shocked As Scare In Vancouver Beach Incident
On a Vancouver BC beach a prank left onlookers gasping as David Scotland appeared to lift the head of Gordon Rideout. It was only a fearsome illusion. the rest of David remained hidden in hand.
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President backs gradual disarmament in London talk
The President spoke on disarmament and the West's inspection plan in London, saying relief from fear of surprise attack could lead to armament reductions that will follow step by step automatically. He noted personal timing may differ and emphasized the subject's importance for his term.
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Wrist Cut in Fall at Chestnut Street Home
Downey 18 suffered a wrist slash when he slipped and pushed his hand through the front door glass at 2182 Chestnut Ave. He was treated at Community Hospital.
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Governor Knight Drives Fundraising for 1960 Campaign
Fast Life notes Governor Knight moving a fund raising drive this week to finance next year’s campaign. Senator Knowland is due soon with supporters in the spotlight as Democrats await a go ahead from Pat Brow, who must decide quickly to secure pledged money within six months. Many voters delay on which candidate offers best odds before backing a side.
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Fundraisers weigh promises as Brown speculation stalls contributions
Fund raisers face a tough landscape as promises hinge on general support for three campaigns and not specific outcomes. Republicans hesitate, waiting to see if Brown plans a run before finalizing contribution budgets.
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Cecil M. Smith Promoted to Public Service Structural Chief
Cecil M. Smith a city employee for 29 years was promoted Wednesday by City Mgr Sam E. Vickers from carpenter foreman to superintendent of the structural division in the Public Service Dept. He will head one of eight divisions with a salary of 626 per month. He lives at 3796 Edn den Ave replacing Thurman C. Shane who retires after nearly 27 years in city service.
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Poland Reports 838 Killed in Traffic
Poland with a 28 million population and 200000 motor vehicles reports 838 deaths and 4544 injuries in traffic accidents in the first seven months of the year. The number of vehicles involved in crashes totaled 4318.
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Pacifists kneel as atomic test blasts near Las Vegas
AEC fires the Shasta nuclear device at Nevada Test Site as a large crowd including pacifists, troops, and observers watch from miles away. The blast triggers a mushroom cloud while tides and weather are reported, and demonstrators face trespass arrests.
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Water Skier Hurt In Bay Shore Accident
A 14 year old water skier, F Ronert J Ennaca of 263 Bay Shore Ave, sustained a leg fracture when struck while skiing on a single ski Wednesday. He was treated at Community Hospital.
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Brown Democrats and Republicans in hot election spending
S Holt Brown as the Democratic candidate notes less money will be needed by the Republican rival in the final election while Brown keeps both parties on the hot seat, signaling tight campaign finance dynamics and heightened scrutiny of fundraising.
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