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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1974

Page

8

Full Figured Women Highlight Custom Size Fall Show

Real women from Diet Workshops across Southern California modeled custom size fall outfits at Pul-Tock y Lakewood. The eight models, who have shed 475 pounds total, showcased slack outfits, two-piece dresses, and coats with vibrant colors from royal blue to rust. Slacks dominated both day and evening wear, with sequined and shimmery pieces for night.

Pul- Tock'y Lakewood Sarah McKinley Diet Workshop Carolyn Juneau Westminster Lorraine Hiatt Hothouse

Two-year search brings rewards for missing child

Seven-year-old Leslie Low was found after two years away, traveling through California, Washington, Arizona, and Oregon before reuniting with her mother at a Eugene courthouse. The case highlights custody law gaps and calls for stronger protections, with detectives, federal involvement, and civil action shaping future visitation disputes.

Leslie Low Bellflower California Washington Arizona Oregon Eugene Leslie Richard Regenia Samuels Visi Jether Richard Low Low Samuels

Eleanor McGovern Aims for White House Child Advocate Role

Eleanor McGovern, wife of Sen George McGovern, reflects on her years in politics and her dream to be a White House child advocate. She favors community driven day care and criticizes cold bureaucratic systems, while continuing campaign work for her husband. The piece notes her long struggle balancing family life and public duties and hints at a forthcoming campaign trail on McGovern’s reelection bid.

Woonsocket Capitol Hill Eleanor Stegeberg McGovern Prown Eleanor McGovern Will Advocate White House America Richard Nixon Children’s Information Clearinghouse Crassroots George Meet the Press Bessy Truman McGoverns

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