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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1974

Page

7

Norrell Shows Classic Fall Collection by Tassell

Fashion critic Gay Pauley reports Gustav Tassell renews Norman Norell’s house style after his move to New York. The line emphasizes fit and waist emphasis with pantsuits for day, slim jackets, belts, and gores in coats. Evening pieces feature sleek silhouettes and sequined tops with satin skirts.

Gay Pauley UPT New York Norell Tate Gustav Tassell Los Angeles Norman Norell Tassell

Image offers four year scholarships for Spanish students

Image announces four year scholarships of 150 per year to three Spanish surname college students and plans to double scholarships next year. The group promotes co op plans from government agencies to mix study and work and to counter stereotypes about government employees. They meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at Amvet Post 93 in Wilmington and run workshops on applications and interviews on Mondays and Wednesdays at 936 Gatun St in San Pedro.

IMAGE Amvet Post West E St. Wilmington Gatun St. San Pedro

Rape bill stalls in Assembly amid amendment fight

Sacramento AP The rape bill to curb courtroom questioning of victims stalled on an early ballot in the Assembly Thursday. The measure would require defendants to prove prior sexual conduct is relevant to innocence. A 3143 roll call tentatively rejected a private hearings amendment as supporters pressed to sway votes.

Sacramento Assembly Final Assembly

Aces on bridge win Sacramento Pairs Championship

In the California Capital Regional in Sacramento Marianne Lester of Walnut Creek and Lee Hofacre of San Francisco won the Sacramento Pairs Championship. The article notes a single challenging slam hand with careful play, highlighting North's three spades bid and complex trump, club, and diamond play that secured a plus score for vulnerable East-West. Also mentions virus transmission research and that hot water washing helps reduce spread.

California

Dear Abby column on snooping and family trust

A reader asks how to cope with a mother who snoops letters from her boyfriend and a German-born woman questions a German friend's claim about her mother's health. Abby advises apology and honest talk to rebuild trust. Fraus counsels forwarding the misleading letter to the sister for handling.

Abby Ohio U.S.A Germany Jetters Fraus Frau

Women Center registration at Long Beach City College

The Women's Continuing Education Center at Long Beach City College starts pre registration and counseling weekdays from Aug 19 at 9 until noon. The office on the Business and Technology Campus at 1805 Pacific Coast Highway invites inquiries, with regular registration beginning Sept 5. New and continuing students will receive appointments by mail. Fall classes include government psychology vocational planning communication creative writing health sociology history English composition and automobile care, plus a new Physical Fitness for Women program in cooperation with the center.

Women’s Long Beach City College Pacific Coast Highway Center

Solving waistband issues in knit skirts and pants

A reader asks how to keep knit waistbands firm and avoid bulk from elastic. Sandra explains wide waist margins for knits, suggests zipper and conventional waistband for firmer fit, and describes interlaced elastic sewn into ends. Also advises measuring and sewing waistband to prevent bulges and offers hem guidance for dresses and a styling tip to end sleeves above the bust for a slender look.

Sandra

OD RINEX weight loss ad promises quick results

An advertising pitch offers ODRINEX as the most effective nonprescription weight loss aid. It claims tiny tablets before meals reduce appetite and calories, with thousands reporting 5 to 20 pound losses. Money-back guarantee and refund offered by SA.

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