Esther Nixes Scanty Swim Suits
Hollywood star Esther Williams condemns the new scanty bathing suits as unflattering and impractical. She notes they come off in water and argues sunbathing belongs at home, not at beaches where men will stare.
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1948
Page
9
Hollywood star Esther Williams condemns the new scanty bathing suits as unflattering and impractical. She notes they come off in water and argues sunbathing belongs at home, not at beaches where men will stare.
Jamestown furniture market attracted more than 1,600 buyers to the spring show at the area's manufacturing center.
George Seliris, a 60 year old Albany busboy, signs on as port laborer when Greek ships dock. He uses his wages to fill a 600 pound barrel with food for relatives near Athens and guarantees free delivery to them.
The text notes the Burmese New Year celebrated in April marking the year 1310 in the Burmese calendar. It records a historic timing reference for the festival observed then.
An incident involving a man named Straw Pile Wolf occurred when he hurled another man into a creek. The event contrasts with a wartime or crime context, drawing attention to rural breach of peace and potential investigation.
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