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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1962
Page
1
In a periodized advice piece Ollie Wright discusses the shift from heavy petticoats to lighter lingerie with printed half slips and matching sets. She answers reader queries on laundering girdles, choosing cooler fabrics, and care tips for comfort, ease, and ironing differences.
Ken Duvall surveys evolving marriage dynamics and gender roles, arguing old marital ownership ended with women’s emancipation. He credits women with challenging economic and social controls, predicting a more equal partnership despite tensions and adjustment pains in modern marriage.
A reader notes brushing helps with hair dullness and body. Suggests vigorous brushing to reduce stiffness and improve appearance, claiming results as the scalp improves and hair sets firmer.
American tailoring shows Comfort First as paramount with a versatile base three-fitton suit modified to trends. The two-button suit remains a popular choice despite President Kennedy’s preference. Jackets are short with undergraduate styles covering the seat, broader chests, shoulders and wider lapels. The vest comeback appears in wait fabrics, with colorful print vests and suede options. Casual wear favors Ivy League coats in plaids and checks, while lightweight wools offer year-round wear.
The First Lady leads the White House restoration splitting public rooms for state functions and private family quarters for intimate gatherings. Mrs Kennedy favors Early American accents and 18th 19th century French pieces with light painted walls. Children’s rooms show white walls with pale trim and pink blue chintz bedding. Calico carpets and needlepoint accents appear in family spaces.
A TV program review praises language teaching on television. It notes Miss Anne Slack and puppets aid learning French life and culture, while highlighting the value of parental guidance and practical listening opportunities for children learning a new language.
TheUSDA notes distributor prices for household appliances may increase next year due to rising material costs. Large manufacturers announce higher prices, but consumer impact depends on demand. Furniture and appliance shipments expected to grow as new homes are built, potentially lifting prices in 1962.
Advertising copy for a Sue Burnett sewing pattern features a front-button design with roll tab sleeves and yoked back, offered in sizes 12 to 18 with bust 33 to 47 inches. Includes postage terms, address in New York, and notes on mailing for first class.
A historic ad explains doctors' methods for headache relief using Anacin tablets. It claims quick pain relief, reduced tension, and mood lift without stomach irritation, recommending the product as a safe prescription-like option.
A French physician argues married couples should dine at separate breakfast tables to ease morning tensions. The piece notes men often retreat with a newspaper or coffee maker setups, while wives frown at disruptions to routine as champagne ads suggest pairing mornings with a calm start.
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