Glasses as Fashion Statements Steer Eyewear Trends in 70s
Eyewear trends shift from hiding lenses to making a statement. Coffman Optical in Elyria reports designer frames by Cardin, De La Renta, and St Laurent outselling conventional styles two to one. Women drive the surge, matching frames to outfits and seeking higher quality, pricier options from about 35 to 60 dollars, with some extravagant pieces priced around 300 dollars. Pearson Vision Center notes a half split between designer and conventional frames as glasses become an accessory to fashion.
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Darryl Meng
Coffman Optical
Elyria
Pierre Cardin
Oscar de la Renta
Yves St-Laurent
Meng
Pearle Vision Center
North Ridgeville
Rod Hart
Hart
Gas bubble at TMI reactor could explode this weekend
Federal officials warned the gas bubble in the Three Mile Island reactor shows signs of becoming explosive, risking a meltdown or radioactive release if removal efforts proceed. NRC officials flag evacuation fears within 10 to 20 miles. three risky methods to extract the bubble are under study as experts weigh timing and safety.
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Harrisburg
Three Mile Island
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NBC
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Ingram
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Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
Case
Four nuke protesters arrested inside White House
Four anti nuclear demonstrators were arrested inside the White House on a day of protests demanding shutdown of nuclear plants. They unfurled a banner blaming politicians profiteers and nuclear criminals for the Three Mile Island accident. About 20 protesters marched outside.
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White House
Three Mile Island
Break-in at Sugar Lane Racquet Club Nets Cash and Gear
Marvin Evenchik owner of Sugar Lane Racquet Club reports thieves broke in early Saturday at 611 Sugar Lane. Items stolen valued at about 5500 include 65 tennis racquets 40 warm-up suits five pairs of tennis shoes and cash. Police say the front door lock was disassembled and no suspects yet.
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Marvin Evenchik
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