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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1965

Page

8

Housewife boredom and the future of leisure debated

Ruth Millett reports a California psychologist warning that mechanization could leave men unhappy with leisure they cannot use, while praising productive housewives who leverage labor-saving devices to enhance homemaking. He notes many women juggle work and home tasks, but argues most keep households efficient and wholesome.

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Miss Brooks Plans December Wedding in Portales

Miss Brooks and William Wile announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. The couple will wed December 21 at the bride’s parents’ home. Miss Brooks studies at Eastern New Mexico University Portales and the groom-to-be attends New Mexico State University Las Cruces.

Miss Brooks Eastern New Mexico University Portales New Mexico State University Las Cruces

Velvet Is Unrivaled For Style In Modern Fashion

Velvet has no rival for elegance with new nap lifting and stain resistance. The fabric’s built in finish aids care, keeping spots from showing and allowing nap renewal after rain. The era’s boulevard velvets suit late day fashions, formal silhouettes, and satin underskirts, restoring freshness with light steaming.

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