Trend follows narrow trousers in 1966 fashion shift
London reports Tailor and Cutter blames men for the era of short skirts and slim trousers. It notes Savile Row tailors crafting spring suits with narrow legs and few cuffs while youth favor boots. Carnaby Street, Bond Street and Portland Street cited as fashion hubs for the era.
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Tailor and Cutter
Thursday Man
Britain
Savile Row
The
Magazine
Saville Row
Carnaby Street
Bond
Great Portland Streets
Bond Street
Great Portland Street
Mississippi approves redistricting giving Negro majority in one district
Mississippi Legislature approves a congressional redistricting plan amid political pressure, creating a district with a Negro majority. The bill alters four other districts along the river and coast, with populations detailed for each, while noting voter registration gaps.
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Jackson, Miss
Mississippi
Carroll Garth
Senate
House
Eneth Williams
Coacho
Williams
Tom Abernethy
Rans
Greenville
Mississippi River
Cass
Alabama
Tennessee
Secon
Boston Papers End Strike Revival Returns To Press
Five Boston newspapers resumed publication after a month long strike as printers and mailers ratified a three year contract totaling 16.30 dollars weekly. Gov Volpe welcomed the return and mediators finally coordinated immediate restarts with the other unions and papers. London notes include plans to import French pears.
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Boston
Massachusetts State House
John A. Volpe
Fmprsing
Afternoon Globe
Morning Herald
Traveler
Record
San Antonio Council Approves City Fluoridation Plan
The San Antonio City Council voted five to three to fluoridate the municipal water system. Anti fluoridation activists pledge a referendum drive, while the San Antonio Dental Association supported adding fluoride and the City Water Board had recommended it.
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SAN Antonio
Stephen Harvesty
San Antonio Dental Association
City Water Board
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