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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1959
Page
7
A new stereo concept enhances sound by using two channels fed to separate amplifiers and speakers, creating a fuller, room-filling experience. Existing setups can be upgraded for stereo with a cartridge and extra amplifier, or built anew with dedicated components.
Beginner sewing guide promotes a line of patterns with sizes and yardage listed. Includes ordering details, prices, and a request for coin mail to a New York address. Mentions pattern names and a bomber style, tied to the Spring and Summer 1930 issue.
The piece argues many communities lack kindergartens for four and five year olds and suggests parents form local groups with trained mothers to provide group activities. It notes early studies show such experiences aid readiness for regular schoolwork and that six to ten children can be guided by a mother with supervision and shared play space.
New York fashion notes silk and satin rise with cotton swede and wool calpaca, creating contrasts. Fabrics blend with chiffon dyed hot pink, while silhouettes favor curves and coordinated coats with dresses or jackets. The costume idea extends to turbans, scarves, and matching accessories, keeping a natural mid length in line with the season.
Designer Billy Head, Hollywood fashion chief for Paramount Pictures, says many women ignore their own flaws when dressing. Edith Head notes women notice furniture messes but overlook their own style, urging prudent, tailored choices. The piece paints Head as a central figure in film glamour and fashion philosophy.
A fragmentary feature discusses women’s dress and psychology, noting shoppers’ impulse purchases and the social pressure to appear polished. It cites Miss Head on how women dress for lunch with friends, often prioritizing appearance over practicality, and the tendency to buy multiple outfits despite no direct need.
A fragmented reminiscence piece contrasts male and female memory, recounting Louise as a tall blonde with striking eyes and a pure image, then reframing the memory into a harsher, unflattering description of the same woman in conversation. Horace, a petty, weak man, features in a subplot about memory bias and social impressions.
Readers seek advice on dressing to balance height and figure, with tips on adjusting necklines, belts, and layers. Miss Blair recommends simple, tailored changes and color coordination with a beige silk suit and a black evening dress, including beige accessories and selective color accents to update looks.
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