Cronkite Breaks Fashion Grip In Candid Talk
Walter Cronkite, 56, rejects best dressed fame amid questions from a fashion editor at CBS. He denounces the list as publicity stunt, defends his Oscar de la Renta purchase, and notes the tension between couture and affordable attire for the public. He and wife Betsy live on Gracie Square, and he jokes about wearing his home suit.
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Telephone installer Patty Jo breaks gender roles in Oregon
Patty Jo Watson 22 works as a telephone installer in Portland after moving from operator duties. She climbs poles and crawls under houses to install and repair phones, using a 28 foot ladder and 60 pound gear, while coworkers and customers accept her in this field.
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Paris Fashion Scene Embraces Knit Bow Sweater Trend
Paris designers showcase knitted accessories with bold central bows as the season's chic addition. Young knitters note the style requires time and focus but enjoy the creative process, signaling a vibrant Paris fashion scene in the year 1972.
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