Four Acres Started It All In Lettuce Boom
A Salinas Valley farmer M S Hutchings planted four acres of lettuce using New York and Hansen seeds over fifty years ago. The practice spread as other growers expanded small plots. By 1969 Salinas Watsonville and King City formed the Nation's Salad Bowl producing 642,295 tons on 51,820 acres.
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West
M.S
Mose) Hutchings
Salinas Valley
New York
Hansen
Salinas
Watsonville
King City
Power and sex appeal boost politicians with devoted followers
McCall's Magazine notes a phenomenon of political power attracting young women labeled boiler room girls. The piece describes stages from glamorous early work to relentless dedication in Washington, where long hours limit social life and marriage prospects.
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New York
McCall’s Magazine
Ted
Washington
Sales Lady Dissuades Buy Of Summer Raincoat
A Pittsburgh shopper recounts a department store interaction over a $65 raincoat with a mid calf hemline. A saleswoman urged wearing boots and dark hose, implying poor sales if the customer lacks rain gear, while the shopper questioned the advice and left without the coat.
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Pittsburgh
UPI
Yesterday Today Tomorrow in Bridal Show at Midway Mall
Elegance from 1817 to 1980 2000 showcased in JC Penney bridal event at Midway Mall tomorrow at 7 30 pm in the bridal department. Mrs Stella Burish Penney's bridal consultant notes autumn gowns feature soft textures old fashioned styling and pearl accents with two toned attendants gowns and future trend forecasts.
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J.C. Penney Company
Midway Mall
Stella Burich
Penney
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Lorain Catholic High School
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Elyria High School
John Fazio
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Elyriz
McCall's
Arthur Goldberg
By Sara Fritz
White House
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Peggy Harlow
Spiro Agnew
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Elegance
Sandie Nahorn
Lorain High School
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Ridgeville Igeville Shopping Center
Michael Angela
Elyria
Midway Mail
Lorain
Fifth Street
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