Pre-Christmas Decorations Prompt Mixed Local Reactions
Shoppers, merchants and warehouses debate the early display of Christmas items ahead of Thanksgiving. Some blame space constraints and mail deadlines, others defend promotion while noting tourists, conventions and gift wrapping needs. Stores report varied timing and local stores begin holiday displays.
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Joe Hyman
Port O'Call
Scottsdale
Fifth Avenue
Hyman
Katheryn Baker
Lesley Halstead
Fred Rivers
Burnett
Fashion Square
Barry Goldwater
Bostrum
Christmas decorating delays at Fashion Square raise rush
Sales staff report months of planning for Christmas items and wrapping paper. Goldwater's manager says roof decorations take days and require a full crew, with work restarting after delays. Publicist notes limited boom truck firms in the valley constrain outside displays for Fashion Square and other centers.
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Dorothy Cullum
Fashion Square
Don Helmy
Goldwater's
Helms
Jove Strickler
Thomas Mall
Park Central
Strickler
Fabric look fashion hooks knitters with afghan technique
A new fabric look trend uses the afghan hook to create textile like textures in knitting and crocheting. Bernat Yarns introduces easy steps and patterns for day and evening garments, with a booklet and instructions available at local yarn shops.
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America
Europe
Bernat Yanns
Bernat
India's Woman Cabinet Aide Sees US Gap In Top Posts
Mrs Jahanara Jalpal Singh, a minister and MP from Bihar, sees the United States lacking women in cabinet ranks while noting India's 42 women in Parliament and her role promoting tourism. She contrasts India's active women with American expectations and governance. Her husband is also a member of Parliament.
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Gay Pauley
New York
UPI
India
United States
Jahanara Jalpal Singh
Indira Gandhi
Singh
Europe
Calcutta
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Don Davignon
Aspen
Davieson
Charles Redfern
Goldwaters
Jack Collins
Glendale Ave
Titchin Fabrics
Old Scottdale Rd
Roma
Vin Rose
Joe Hunt
Scottsdale Road
Paul Shank
Mona Clark
Seffort
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