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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1976

Page

10

Jeans as a symbol of American freedom in Soviet eyes

Erma Bump satirically notes that jeans symbolize capitalist decadence to Russians. A humorous tale follows a Soviet mother paying 65 dollars for work overalls, learning Americans see jeans as comfort and independence, challenging Soviet assumptions. The piece ends with the mother contemplating American toughness.

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Engagements and Weddings Announced in Long Beach Area

Garden Grove couple announces Elaine Shanley to Leonard Payette with wedding set Oct 2. Long Beach pair Robin Lynn McAlpin to Richard Coffman slated Oct 23. Huntington Beach residents Fiona Ritchie to Richard Davis Jr planned June 1977 wedding.

Robert Shanley Garden Grove Elaine Leonard Payette Ernest Payette New Bedford Mass Lord J. McAlpin Long Beach Robin Lynn Richard Charles Coffman Harold Coffman Grants Pass Ore R. S. Ritchie Huntington Beach Fiona Richard Davis Jr Richard Davis Lake Tahoe

Aces RAG CORN HM bridge challenge match recap

The Aces faced an All Stars team in a bridge challenge with two questions. Paul Soloway optimal plays turned a grand slam concept into a seven heart decision for North while South kept to six hearts with risk of a bad heart break. The replay had The Aces stop at small slam, while the challengers swung a large edge.

Paul Soloway L.A North West Aces P.O Dallas Tex

Growing Papaya From Kitchen Seeds At Home

A reader asks how to plant papaya seeds indoors. The response explains selecting ripe seeds, washing and drying them, then sowing multiple seeds in a shallow container with a rooting mix about a quarter inch deep. It notes papayas can be grown indoors but require care.

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WCRC hosts benefit BBQ at Marquita Street home

Women's Community Resources Center plans an "AW You Can Eat!" fund-raising barbecue Friday at Sara and Jim McCurdy's home 2730 Marquita St starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $3.50. Jan Laine leads the event.

Women's Community Resources Center Sara Jim McCurdy Marquita St Jan Laine

Dear Abby columns on dating constraints and family values

A Dear Abby column cluster offers advice on a man bringing a third wheel on dates, a discussion about finances in a potential remarriage, a father and mother’s dispute over storytelling for children, and a child recalling a memory of chores with siblings after their mother’s death. The letters reflect relationship boundaries, financial fairness, parenting influence, and family gratitude.

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