Tall Dresses Gain for Women 5'8 and Up
In a New York garment center study experts say American women are growing taller each generation. Sylvan Rich plans a fall line with tall sizes for women 5 feet 8 inches and over, meeting rising demand noted by Barbara Laiton of Beverly Hills. Calif. She attributes growth to climate outdoors and regional trends across California Pacific Northwest Chicago Texas and New England.
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Dorothy Roe
Associated Press
Sylvan Rich
New Yorks Garment Center
Rich
Dressea
Barbara ‘Laiton
Beverly Hills
Calif
Juno
Night blindness and vitamin A in medical Q A
Dr Edwin P. Jordan discusses night blindness linking it to vitamin A, noting low blood vitamin A and inherited factors. He cites syphilis history, retinal detachment concerns, Hirschsprung disease and treatment, emphasizing general answers are limited and weekly Q A replies will address popular questions.
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Edwin PI. Jordan
NEA
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Dr. Jordan
Kefauver IHST Confab and 1952 Campaign Talk
Transcript excerpts show Sen. Estes Kefauver discussing Truman neutrality, a cancer rumor, and election dynamics with reporters. The piece mentions television gadget talk, FEPC, and campaign strategy as Ike and Kefauver eye the Chicago convention. It also notes per capita dairy consumption in 1950 and a plug for Gazette Classified Ads.
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Sen. Estes
Democratic Party
White House
New York
Truman
Chicago
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Eisenhower
Kefauver
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In Politics Then and Now Echoes of Eisenhower Debate
The fragment recalls party politics with sharp counsel about public speech and scrutiny. It hints at tensions between Democratic and Republican tickets, warning that candor invites trouble while caution risks exposure, a commentary on political communication and image.
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James Marlow
Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
State Members Vote On Aid Bill in House Passage
Washington Eleven Republican and ten Democratic congressmen from Pennsylvania voted for the $6 447 730 780 Foreign Aid Bill as the measure passed the House 230 to 115. Seven Republican representatives from Pennsylvania voted against it. Democrats voting for included Buchanan Chadett Eberharter Granahan Green Kelley Lind Morgan ONeill and Rhodes. Republicans for included Carrigg Corbett Dague Fulton James McConnell Saylor Hardie Scott Hugh D Scott Sittler and Van Zandt. Republicans against were Bush Gav in Graham Kearns King Mumma and Simpson.
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Pennsylvania
House
Keystone State
Buchanan Chadett Eberharter
Granahan
Green
Kelley
Lind
Morgan
O'Neill
Rhodes
Carrigg Corbett
Dague
Fulton
James
McConnell
Saylor
Hardie Scott
Hugh D. Scott Sittler
van Zandt
Bush Gavin
Graham, Kearns, King
Mumma and Simpson
Newly Ordained Pastors Assigned in Eastern District
Thirteen newly ordained pastors took over charges after the Eastern District Council of the Assemblies of God closed its 36th annual conference in Harrisburg. The ordained group includes J Wesley Clark Quakertown William Farrell Lock Haven Daniel Hardt Parsonville Ralph Credier Pittsburgh William Berringer South Fork Joseph Satterthwaite Mingerdale Gordon Presser Akron Pa William Douglas Cresco Russell Welsch Towanda Alan Baker Warren and Donald Berkey Punxsutawney.
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Harrisburg
Assemblies of God
J. Wesley Clark
Quakertown
William Farrell
Lock Haven
Daniel Hardt
Parsonville
Ralph Credier
Pittsburgh
William Berringer
South Frok
Joseph Satterthwaite
Mingerdale
Del
Gordon Presser
Court ends picket line at Meadville plant
The National Bearing Division of American Brake Shoe Co resumes normal production in Meadville after a court injunction ends a picket line by AFL International Association of Mechanics. Judge Herbert A. Mook set a hearing for a permanent injunction Tuesday. About 85 of 425 employees did not cross the line as workers from St Louis plant protested a transfer of work.
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Meadville
American Brake Shoe Co
Herbert A. Mook
AFL International Association of Mechanics
At Association
St. Louis
Malayan Country Red Threat Rules Warns of Ongoing Danger
The United Planting Association of Malaya reports 1951 conditions show squatters in areas free of Communist terrorists remain under threat. Planters stay vigilant. without steadfastness and courage rural areas could degrade into savagery and chaos.
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Kuala Lumpur
Malaya
United Planting Association of Malaya
Strike Hits Many People in Pennsylvania Rail Layoffs
Us Clerks stenographers shopworkers and trackmen total about 9000 workers affected by yesterday's Pennsylvania Railroad layoffs due to the steel strike. Reading Railroad to furlough 1100 shop workers in Reading and St Clair on Monday. About 680 of 700 Employes of Philadelphia Bethlehem and New England Railroad laid off. Bethlehem Steel Co. is major customer. Jersey Central and Lehigh Valley Railroads also furloughed.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Reading Railroad
Reading
St. Clair
Philadelphia, Bethlehem and New England Railroad
Bethlehem Steel Co
Jersey Central
Lehigh Valley
Glance at U S Heights Shows Shorter Female Average
Anthropologists report a trend toward taller averages but note most American women remain under five foot six. About 70 percent are 5 feet 5 inches or shorter, eight percent reach 5 feet 8 inches or taller, leaving 22 percent in the typical average range.
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United States
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