Speaking Frankly by Mary Megrathe
The piece argues polls create enemies that elevate public figures who become fodder for fame. It contends politicians gain status as rivals and critics grow their notoriety, turning unseen figures into named targets. Through satire it suggests enemies drive attention, influence, and even a place in Who's Who.
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Harris
Romney
Reagan
Rockefeller
Gallup
Secretary of the Treasury
LBJ
Bobby
McNamara
Fashionable jumper patterns for fuller figures rise in Bas ic Fashion
A Troy Record listing outlines Sue Burnett patterns for a double row button panel front jumper and a bow tied collar blouse with puff sleeves in sizes 34 to 48 and bust 36 to 50. The No 8260 Patt-O-Rama set costs 50 cents plus 15 cents mailing, with order details and Bas ic Fashion Fall Winter 67 teaser.
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Sue Burnett
The
Troy Record
Ave. of Americas
New York
N.Y
Basic
Decorator Specializes In Planes
Wilmington, Delaware AP report profiles Mrs. Jean Wickstead an industrial designer for Atlantic Aviation who decorates airplanes rather than homes She balances taste comfort and fabric durability with strict FAA fireproofing rules The target clientele are business travelers and corporate planes She notes blue exteriors and brown interiors are in demand reflecting sky and boardroom colors
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Wilmington
Del
Jean Wickstead
Atlantic Aviation
Federal Aviation Administration
Shy Boy and Compliments How-To in Teen Advice
Shy older teen romance advice from Oklahoma suggests keep calmly pleasant, attend dances, and avoid aggression to win a shy musician. For compliments, be gracious and sincere, say thank you, and only compliment genuinely to avoid flattery. recognize different kinds of praise beyond looks.
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Oklahoma
Blind Woman Cooks On Gas Range And Braille Dials
New York AP report profiles Mrs. Mi chael O'Brien of Brooklyn a blind grandmother who cooks Sunday roasts with a specially adapted gas range. Home economists with the Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association train blind users and provide minor alterations like raised dot dials for oven settings and temperatures.
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New York
Michael O’brien
Brooklyn
Illinois Man Champion Cookout Artist
Kenneth Meyer of Lincoln wins repeated Illinois State Fair park cookout contest for men. His pork roast crowns this year’s top honors as spectators request his recipe.
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Lincoln, Ill
Kenneth Meyer
Meyer
Girls Get Fashion Without Frills
Fashion notes for school time girls emphasize unfussy apparel. Front ranks include sweater dresses shirt dresses jumpers blazers and kilts with pant dresses and suits. Knits corduroys fetweeds jerseys stretch and dura-press fabrics showcased for practical everyday wear.
Favored Jackets In Leather and Plaid Fabrics
The article notes leather plaid and striped jackets as favored outerwear options with solids also present. Pants and shirts show tapered leg styles, not as narrow as before. Outer wear features leather, corduroy, poplin or wool jackets with many hand pockets and zip out wool or shearling linings.
Off Beat Designs Spark Entire Furniture Industry
Off-beat styles spur the furniture industry to rethink design, color, and materials. From lucite shell upholstery and glass topped tables to plush velvets and faux furs, makers tout minimalist, high fashion pieces and ready made slipcovers. Emerging French designers like Olivier Mourgue push flowing forms while a range of woods, metals, and plastics offer varied affordability and styles. The trend favors lighter upholstery, slim traditional chairs, and bold, eclectic room accents across rugs lighting and wallpapers.
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Olivier Mourgue
Vladimir Kagan
Laverne
Sam Moore
Roger Springer
Animal Kingdom
Boys go to school in shirts and slacks standard gear
Standard classroom attire for boys remains shirts and slacks, sometimes with a jacket or sweater. Popular fabrics include wool, corduroy, twill, and durapress fabric.
Safety measures for junior at home
Dr Ernest G Osborne urges cautious home safety for families with children. He highlights practical steps like cooling bath water, avoiding highly polished floors, using underliners for rugs, and preferring sturdy wide leg stools over chairs to prevent accidents. A personal safety inventory can reveal additional risks.
Housewives Favor Larger Bottles And Jars
New York AP report from the Glass Containers Manufacturers Institute notes American housewives increasingly choose larger glass bottles and jars. Quart milk bottles were standard, but two-quart and gallon sizes now appear in supermarkets. Containers for applesauce salad dressing and peanut butter also grow larger. The shift reflects economic and sociological factors. Bigger families favor bulk purchases and fewer supermarket trips.
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New York
Glass Containers Manufacturers Institute
Dutch wooden shoes endure as solid Dutch trade icon
UPI reports Dutch klompen remain a dependable, waterproof work shoe. About 270 carvers produce four million pairs annually from poplar and willow. Houwer Broths, west of Arnhem, celebrate 40 years, running six plants and exporting to North America and beyond.
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Hague
UPI
Holland
Arnhem
Gerrit J
Ewer
Early American TV Sets Popular Across Regions
New York study shows Early American styles top New England preferences while Spanish and Italian designs lead the rest of the East Coast. French gains in central regions as Spanish cabinets dominate the West with Italian close behind.
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New York
RCA
New England
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3Rd St
Troy
Decorator
Paani
Classical Ballet
Defreestville Branch
Joan Aland School OF Dance
Ste Wa
Olivier Murgue
George Tanner
Illinois
Ernest G. Osborne
Lee
Guliston
Bigelow
6Th Ave
N. Troy
Duces
Houwer
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Canada
South Africa
Berkshire
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