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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1974
Page
7
New York fashion House of Norell charts a classic route for fall and winter, shunning capes and big droop silhouettes in favor of fit, figure conscious designs. Tassell’s collection features pantsuits, slim jackets, coordinated belts, and elegant evening gowns with sleek silhouettes and high neck sequined tops.
The group offers $150 annual four year scholarships to three Spanish surname college students and plans to double the scholarships next year. It promotes co op government plans for study and work. Aimed at breaking stereotypes about government jobs, Image aims to increase exposure to job opportunities in government. Meetings for supporters are set for 7 p.m. Thursday at Amvet Post 33 Wilmington. Workshops on job applications and interviews run at 7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at 936 Gatun St San Pedro.
The California Assembly stalled on a rape victims prior sexual conduct bill as lawmakers debated amendments. A lengthy roll call showed tentative rejection of a private hearings amendment while supporters sought votes to sway decisions.
In Sacramento, Marianne Lester of Walnut Creek and Lee Hofacre of San Francisco won the Sacramento Pairs Championship at the California Capital Regional. The article describes a slam hand where careful play, trump management, and timing secured 12 tricks, with East ruff and club management pivotal to the outcome. It also notes virus infections can transfer between fabrics, though hot water washing helps reduce the risk.
Abigail Van Buren’s Dear Abby columns cover a relative hiding a bed to host overnight guests, a teenager in Ohio seeking trust with a snooping mother, and a German-born woman upset by a false notice about her mother’s health. The letters discuss trust, boundaries, and handling sensitive family communications.
Tong Beach City College announces pre registration and counseling for the Women’s Continuing Education Center on weekdays from Aug 19 9 am to noon. Office on the Business and Technology Campus at 1305 Pacific Coast Highway invites inquiries. Official registration starts Sept 5. Courses include government psychology vocational planning communication reading writing health sociology history of women English composition and automobile care. A new Physical Fitness for Women program will be offered in cooperation with the center.
Dear Sandra advises on waistband options for knit skirts and slacks, warning that no waistband with elastic creates bulk. Henrietta Truett suggests shortening dresses after washing to avoid shrinkage and recommends a 2 inch knit hem. A Sew-Perfect Hint notes sleeves should end above the bust to slim the look.
A promotional sales block touts ODRINEX as an effective nonprescription weight reducing aid. It claims thousands of women across the country have lost up to 20 pounds quickly, with a money back guarantee and no questions asked.
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