Nylon's rise marks 50 years of silky revolution
Washington AP recounts nylon's birth from Du Pont coal tar chemistry led to a social shift as stockings became affordable luxury. From 1939 World's Fair buzz to 1940 sale splurge, nylon shaped fashion, wartime shortages, and a global industry now worth billions with pantyhose dominating 70 percent of hosiery sales.
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Beta format VCRs fade as VHS dominates market
In Los Angeles, Beta owners face dwindling availability and rising obsolescence as Sony shifts to VHS. Retailers report Beta machines and tapes selling slowly while VHS commands up to 80 percent of sales. studios and stores urge continued Beta support but market momentum favors VHS.
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