Levi Strauss reverses, to supply Rathert’s Red Bud store
Levi Strauss & Co reversed a plan to cut off 110-year-old Rathert's store in Red Bud Illinois, agreeing to continue supplying jeans at least through 1997. spokesman Gavin Power cited dependency on Levi's products and public outrage as factors in the decision. Publicity from the initial plan drew nationwide attention.
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Levi's decision to sever ties prompts nationwide backlash
Levi Strauss faced pressure from politicians and customers after announcing it would end its business with Rathert's store in Red Bud. Rep. Jerry Costello and Lt. Gov. Bob Kustra urged a reconsideration as public response swamped Levi's San Francisco HQ. Rathert's, run by Robert Rathert for 50 years, reported strong sales amid the controversy while Levi's reevaluated the decision and promised product supply through 1997.
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Teen ice skater crowned Mardi Gras queen in wedding gown
Walkersville High senior Alissa Murfitt traded skates for heels after selecting her grandmother's Jessica McClintock wedding gown for Mardi Gras queen duties. The East Coast skater trains 10 hours weekly toward a potential ice dancing career at the University of Delaware, while volunteering in Appalachia and pursuing chemistry and future teaching roles. The queen will preside with Mardi Gras kings Mark Hoke Edward G Higinbotham Sr J Ray Ramsburg III.
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Thirty-One Princesses to Be Presented at Mardi Gras Ball
Frederick County high school seniors will be presented as princesses of the Royal Court at the Frederick Woman's Civic Club's 36th Mardi Gras Ball held February 8 at the Holiday Inn near FSK Mall. Queen Alissa Murfitt will preside with two kings, Rex Mark Hoke and Comus J. Ray Ramsburg, announced Twelfth Night. Proceeds support Steiner House and scholarships. tickets available at Fredericktowne Eye Cafe or by calling 663-0422.
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Amber Ricketts
Amanda Culler
Katharine Buckley
Michelle Charron
Karen Raynor
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Naina Tara Kalavar
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Helen Gurley Brown to Step Down From Cosmo After Era
Helen Gurley Brown yields to a new generation at Cosmo News reports a successor, Bonnie Fuller, will lead a refreshed Cosmo while Brown oversees international editions. Fuller vows continuity with practical relationship and life topics, adding more color and edge. No centerfolds remain a Brown-era change.
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