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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1972
Page
3
Peggy Meek reports changing dress norms in Odessa businesses. Secretaries and sales staff adopt pantsuits while coats and ties fade among some employees. A department store executive notes dress varies by location and department, with men’s and women’s staff choosing outfits aligned to merchandise and role.
The article describes a shift toward more relaxed attire in many Odessa offices with pantsuits gaining popularity among women and coats and ties remaining common for men. Banks push coordinated uniforms while some city and church offices keep stricter standards. Public schools vary from lenient to stricter rules with Permian High allowing jeans under rules and Hobbs High tightening enforcement.
Band activities begin with a concert in the Jal City Park and a parade appearance at the Lea County Fair. The Panther Band will perform at the Jal Lovington football game on September 8 and hold booster meetings monthly through May.
In six weeks Fischer has become Iceland’s hottest topic as he meets Boris Spassky for the world chess championship. Once met with shock at his demands and barbed criticisms, the mood has shifted to fascination. He is now viewed by locals as a northern folk figure amid the dramatic clash.
An essay contrasts a protective church coach with true discipleship, urging believers to endure hardship and witness. Amid Iceland’s chess obsession, Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky captivate fans, with Reykjavik buzzing over the match, spectators, officials, and a record prize.
King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV of Tonga arrived in Britain for a private visit to enroll his 17 year old son Prince Alai vah'amaho in an English Cambridge school. The royal party traveled aboard the Rowan Bank and Britannia and will stay two days at Balmoral Castle as guests of Queen Elizabeth II.
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