Decline of smart alecks and the child care debate
A reader complains about raising a generation that demands explanations for every rule and questions authority from the White House to the university. The column argues parental guidance and doctor input are needed as families weigh football participation for a boy with one kidney, urging discussion with a trusted physician.
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White House
United States
Fashion pattern ad promises half-sizer out for daily wear
An advertisement outlines a sewing pattern for a half-size suitable outfit with a scooped neckline, including size 35 bust and 27% yards of 45 inch fabric. It lists ordering details and the Basic Fashion Fall Winter 1967 issue for 50 cents, plus mail and handling. WEBB CITY MO AP A man arrested for a minor crime is sentenced to two weeks with a street gang, then hired to stay on the job and allowed to live in jail until first paycheck.
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Sue Burnett
The
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Ave. of Americas
New York
N.Y
Webb City
Improvised Picnic Table and Handy Drawer Holder Notes
A fragmented note describes a makeshift picnic table from cut legs 6 inches long for a serving board. It adds salt rice to prevent clumping in heat and references an egg carton holder design stamped No 8309 with Patt-O-Rama, fitting children’s sock sizes 12 to 44 and bust size 33.
Growing Up Through the Nine to Eleven Brat Phase
Mrs. Weill notes that nine to eleven is a critical period when a child shifts from cooperative to brattish behavior as peers and gangs gain influence. Parents must balance discipline to avoid endless fighting or coercive conformity while supporting the youngster’s need to form social ties.
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Mama
Papa
Makeup Rules in Seventh Grade Sparks Family Debate
A reader from Omaha asks how to handle a 12 year old sister who wears heavy makeup. The response says heavy makeup turns off boys and teachers and that family and peers influence her. with time she may choose to change. Another reader asks how to shake off long running gossip from middle school. The reply stresses ignoring rumors and living rightly, noting gossip is evil and truth prevails.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Ohio
Eating Nature Food Naturally Nutritious
Four University of Michigan students in a natural resources seminar spent a month living off the land as a class experiment. Guided by Dr. John F. Kolars, they subsisted on wild foods and caught fish, losing weight as they ate only what they could find or catch.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
John F. Kolars
Dick Forbes
Carl Jahn
Sara Singer
Morton Light
John
Black From Head To Toe Dominates Fall Fashion
A Paris and American couture trend centers on an all black autumn look with long belted coats boots black knickers and culotte suits for day and a black taffeta cover-up dress with a square-dancing skirt for evening. The Nina Ricci collection popularized the ruffled hem.
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Paris
Nina Ricci
PSC orders N Y Central probe while keeping six trains running
Albany report says the Public Service Commission will investigate all long distance passenger service and equipment of New York Central Railroad. It also ordered continued operation of six trains the railroad sought to drop, with hearings planned but dates not announced. The probe covers on time performance, service adequacy, equipment and inspection, plus depot service.
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Albany
N.Y
Public Service Commission
New York Central Railroad
PSC
Central
New York
Croton
Bright fall fills school wardrobes with easy care fabrics
NewYork NR Dur ability remains key in school fashion but drab looks fade as permanent press knits and easy care fabrics bring bright colors, prints, and checks. Earth tones mix with fuchsia purples and blues greens while military influences offer navy khaki and olive. Corduroy and menswear styling appear in belts, tent shapes, body fits, and pant dresses with zip fronts for effortless wear.
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New York
NEA
Far East
Ivy
Pressing Care For Stretch Garments And Drapery Rods
Tips emphasize proper ironing to protect stretch fabrics. Use regular steam with light pressure and press against the stretch yarn to avoid distortion. Also covers rug color shows and rod choice for curtains with guidance on weight and center supports to prevent sagging.
Two-In-One Wash Routine for Daily Hand Items
A simple daily habit uses a small laundry bag near the bathroom basin to hand wash one item after each use. By washing one item per hand wash, small personal items stay managed and never pile up.
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