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Return of hot pants sparks inflation era debate in New York
Earl Wilson notes a movement to bring back hot pants this summer as an economy measure. Jill Haworth Mamie Van Doren and Meredith support revival, while Meredith jokes about slacks. Henry Goodman celebrates 64th birthday at Rainbow Grill with Lionel Hampton. Gene Krupa joins Hamp Teddy Wilson at Carnegie Hall June 29. Nico Williamson to perform late show starting June 22 at East 74th theater. Music payola and personal questions at press conferences color the chatter. Ex-newsman Ted Friend retires to Spain but finds it costly amid inflation.
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New York
Jill Haworth
Mamie van Doren
Il Fee Meredith
Meredith
Twickstage
the Sunshine Toys
Henry Goodman
the Rainbow Grill
Lionel Hampton
Hamp
Bobby Hackett
Peter Appleyard
Lucky Pizzarelli
Milt Hinton
John Bunch
Bobby Tosengarden
Whiteys
Hampton
Kenny
Gene Krupa
Yonkers General Hospital
Teddy Wilson
Carmegie Hall
Watergate
Marine Band
Water Closet
John Dean
Nico Williamson
Uncle Vanya
Joseph E. Levine
East Side Playhouse
East 74Th
Williamson
Geo. G. Scott
Alice Faye
Toots Shor’s
Bway
Linda Lovelace
al Goldstein
Ted Friend
Spain