Fashion Designer Stirred Over Wrap Fashion Flap
A fashion designer faced controversy after a wrap design sparked heated discussion. The designer defended the piece citing stylistic experimentation while critics warned of cultural sensitivity.
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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1971
Page
2
A fashion designer faced controversy after a wrap design sparked heated discussion. The designer defended the piece citing stylistic experimentation while critics warned of cultural sensitivity.
Dr. Charles Gann warns parents to check a child’s vision if signs appear. Frequent frowning blinking tilting the head squinting or bumping into objects may indicate farsightedness or nearsightedness. Early eye exams can preserve sight for years ahead.
Ballinger’s West Texas Press Association seeks an additional winner in its $800 journalism scholarship contest. High school seniors may submit applications by April 15 to Richard H. Perry, editor of The Ballinger Ledger, Ballinger Texas 76821. Winner announced by May 15.
In Austin House members prepared to hear a Senate bill legalizing sales of mixed drinks as the chamber pursued a three hour inquiry into a stock scandal. The day saw approval of voter registration reform and a study panel on property taxes, while probes into Sharpstown Bank and related matters advanced, with SEC allegations tying stock deals to lawmakers.
A Southern Union Gas Company pitch invites customers to call for a home visit showing gaslight options. A representative demonstrates placement for front or back use with no obligation. If purchased, lighting can be financed with little or no down, billed on the gas bill.
Sarah Miles named best actress of 1970 by the British Variety Club for Ryan’s Daughter. Albert Finney voted best actor for Scrooge. Tito’s term extended to Aug 31 by Yugoslav parliament. A B Happy Chandler files for a third Kentucky term as independent. Gov. Louie Nunn cannot seek reelection.
Trading activity shows modest gains with early planting momentum in central Arizona and San Joaquin Valley. Fresno Middling 1 3/32 quoted at 28.40 cents, Phoenix and El Paso spot steadies, purchases reported by Fresno and Phoenix exchanges and higher grade cotton in demand amid slow forward contracting.
The SEC moves toward the August 30 hearing in its civil suit on stock manipulation by Texas banks and others. It plans depositions from 64 people including Gov. Preston Smith and House officials, astronauts Bean Mattingly and Lovell, and golfer Doug Sanders.
The Wednesday menu lists tamale delight with mixed greens Mexican cole slaw fruit cup Mexican corn bread and dairy including butter and milk for students.
Mexican steel totaling 4 000 tons was unloaded from three river barges at the Beardstown Illinois port due to repairs on Mississippi River locks at Winfield. Two trucks hauled the cargo from Logsdon docks to steel plants in Beardstown and Quincy Illinois.
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