Fashion rage chemise draws fire from Hollywood couturiers
The piece reports Hollywood designer Don Lopez condemning the chemise as dated and unfashionable. He criticizes fashion magazines and faddists, notes clients won’t afford dramatic gowns, and cites examples from Peggy Lee to June Allyson, Esther Williams, Jayne Mansfield, and Betty Hutton. A separate item covers Borough of Waynesboro officials debating a salary cut for the treasurer and assistant borough manager.
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Loper
Peggy Lee
Jess
Lopez
June Allyson
Jodk
Miss Allyson
Shirley ‘Templé
Shirley
Betty Hutton
Esther Williams
Jayne Mansfield
Jayne
Bence
Slyesr
Fitz
Ake
Insurance cost jumps hit California auto policies
A state wide survey shows rising auto insurance rates in California. Premiums climb for standard and comprehensive coverages as insurers shift costs from higher accident claims. Younger drivers face steep increases with minimum liability policies. Huggins warns rates may rise further if accident rates not reduced.
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California
Huggins
As' [Sociated’ Press
Reported Killed in Caracas Riots
Rioting and shooting erupted in Caracas during a general strike. Gunfire and clashes left 20 dead and 100 wounded, with arrests reported as curfew backstopped government efforts. Disturbances also noted in Los Teques Valencia and Pueblo Nuevo as Caracas deployed troops.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Marjios Perez
Jimenez
Washington
Venezuéla
Interior Ministry
Los Teques
Valencia
Pueblo Nuevo
Farcar
GOP Film for U S Satellite Launch Issued by Campaign Group
The Washington Post reported that the Republican congressional campaign committee prepared an animated public service film ahead of the first U S space satellite launch. The film allows introductions to be dubbed by Republicans and is presented as non political. The report noted no U S citizen injuries or property damage in Venezuela where many Americans work in oil.
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Washington
Washington Post
United States
Republican ‘Congressional Campaign Committee
Capitol Hill
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Post
GOP Committee
State Department
Venezuela
Six in Family Die From Heat Asphyxiation in Tucson
A Tucson family of six was found dead in their suburban home on Monday night after being asphyxiated by a lack of ventilation from a plugged ventilator. The Leisure family had moved from Granite City, Alabama, last April, and were discovered by the father’s employer who found him absent from work.
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Tucson
Ariz
UPI
Gene Statler
Leisure
James
Eva
Richard
Melvin Swearer
Monty Swearer
Ronji
Ives Mung Petenaatheres
Granite City
Governor Knight Proclaims Chamber of Commerce Week
California Governor Goodwin Knight proclaims the week of February 28 as Chamber of Commerce Week, announced Tuesday in Sacramento.
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Sacramento
Goodwin J. Knight
Chamber of Commerce
California
Weather and tide figures across major cities
United weather report lists high and low temperatures for cities including Philadelphia Boston Detroit and New York with tide predictions. High tides reach around 5.2 feet with specific times and tomorrow’s tides noted along with sunrise and sunset details.
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United
Long Be
City
Rae Nee
Epianburgh
Portland
Louisa
Detroit
Egiinanka
Washington
New York
State's Fruit Sales Near Top
California Fruit Exchange reported its second best year in 1957 with gross sales of 21.93 million dollars. General Manager Fred W. Read told about 1,000 members at the annual meeting that 1956 was the record year at 22.22 million dollars, and shipments in 1957 reached 6,562 cars.
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Sacramento
California Fruit Exchange
Fred W. Read
Coopera
Read
Stolen Truck Slams Through Yards in Menlo Park
Police hunt for a car thief who opened the throttle on a stolen truck and leaped out. The out of control vehicle roared down a residential street early Tuesday, damaging six yards, grazing a house, and flattening three hedges, two fences, a tree, a flagpole, and a mailbox.
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Menlo Park
Policere
Farross
Des Plaines Police Review 1957 Unusual Items
The Des Plaines Police Department reviewed its 1957 activities on Tuesday and listed several unusual items. Twenty three persons reported seeing a cougar in the area. one person was bitten by a mouse, another by a snake, and two by cats.
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Qdd
Chicago
Des Plaines
Navy Clerk Sentenced in Taking Bribes
A Navy Personnelman Third Class, Martin J. Kaplan of Bronx, pleaded guilty to taking bribes from nine Long Beach reservists at the Long Beach Naval Receiving Station for delaying orders. He received three months hard labor and a rank reduction after a Treasure Island court martial.
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Navy
Long Beach
Martin J. Kaplan
Bronx
Long, Beach Naval
Treasure Island
Francisco
Bonelli Plans Tax Increase Cap in County Race
Assemblyman Frank Bonelli of Huntington Park pushes a plan to limit county tax increases to five percent in any single year as he campaigns for regional office. The measure targets controlling rising property taxes while Bonelli seeks support for his candidacy.
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Frank Bonelli
Huntington Park
Petronius Jr. Seeks County Supervisor Post
Petronius Jr. prepares to take over from Herb Legg as county supervisor amid a campaign centered on tax reform. He claims 16 Los Angeles County assemblymen back his measure as February agenda items draw attention in a large district spanning 60 communities with over a million residents. The field features several candidates, and campaign costs rise with the extensive outreach.
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Herb Legg
Los Angeles County
Plan Set to Accelerate Gifted Glendale Students
Twenty five gifted high school seniors will split time between the senior high campus and Glendale College next semester under a program that lets them take a freshman college course in a major subject. Students will earn college credit and be treated as college freshmen, with college instructors unaware of which participants are high school students.
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Glendale
Mhe-Frogham
James H. Williams
Williams
Glendale College
Bonelli Eyes Path to Unit Nomination In Primary
Fragmentary notes indicate Bonelli is working toward the unit nomination and could ride the vehicle into a union primary. The text suggests a slim path but potential to influence the outcome remains.
Life at the Huntington Hotel Offers Lavish Oceanview Stay
A noisy OCR snippet advertises the Huntington Hotel at 34 4 Bloch Long 1290.6 Ocean Blvd. It touts private baths, large ceiling rooms facing the ocean, daily meals, and room rates around 2450 per period. It promises choice cuisine including prime ribs and lobster and notes services for out-of-town guests with breakfast offerings.
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Riley
Huntington Hotel
Ocean Blvd
Long Leach
Pouseyard
Ocean
Iwo Jobin
Dem
Emspetice
Wwriling Beske
Ana’ Dally Mat Wepvice
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Outalda
Coloxam Laxative Claim Ads Urge Quick Constipation Relief
An ad touts Coloxam as a new laxative that unblocks constipation by re moistening dry colon contents and adding bulk to trigger a normal urge. It promises overnight relief without gagging or bloating and claims hospital safety in pregnancy. Exercise advised to tone the colon. introductory tablets priced at 98 cents at druggists.
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CoLonam
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