Washington Letter on topless swimsuits and social rounds
Betty Beale reports on Capitol Hill reactions to topless bathing suits amid political chatter. The piece notes reactions from Thurston Morton Hubert Humphrey Frank Church and John Tower, plus society scenes including Moroccan Ambassador Ali Bengelloun's dinner and Lady Bird Johnson's Mackinac visit. It also cites Gen Earle Wheeler and changes after the Army Chief of Staff promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Roll Call
Capitol Hill
GOP
Thurston Morton
Kentucky
Hubert Humphrey
Minnesota
Frank Church
Idaho
Africa
Paul Douglas
Ilinois
John Tower
Texas
Douglas
Tower
Liz Carpenter
Lady Bird Johnson
Mackinac Island
Detroit
Hugh Randolph
Eugene McCarthy
D-Minn
Bethes
Questions About The Worlds Fair Guide
Polly Dillard answers reader questions about visiting the 1939-40 Worlds Fair in New York. She highlights major industrial pavilions from General Motors to Pepsi Cola, notes family friendly options, tips to dodge crowds, and recommends foreign and state pavilions with emphasis on the Oregon Timber Carnival and authentic experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
General Motors
Free Pattern Offer Promotes Misses Waist Pattern 4721
The notice advertises Printed Pattern 4721 for Misses waist sizes 24 through 30 with 2 3/8 yards needed for size 28. It includes pricing of 50 cents plus 15 cents extra for first class and special handling and asks readers to mail name, address, zone, size, and style number to Anne Adams at Winchester Evening Star pattern department. It also promotes a Spring Summer Catalog and a free coupon offer for 250 design ideas with a 50 cent payment.
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Anne Adams
Winchester Evening Star
Pattern Dept
West 17Th St
New York
N.Y
Stuffed Veal Breast Recipe for Frugal Family Dinner
A pocketed veal breast is roasted slowly after a stuffing of bread crumbs celery raisins parsley onion and seasonings finished with a crisp fat side up bake time about 40 minutes per pound yields six servings. Also tips include cooling hard boiled eggs to avoid a green ring and using bacon fat for pan frying chicken.
Food and travel tips at the Fair liven up a four day visit
A visitor bundle covers exhibits at Vatican and U S pavilions, New York panorama and elevator rides. Dining options include Bar Marisquero and Hilton atop Better Living pavilion with world cuisines. Practical advice covers transit, maps, restrooms, dress, and a four day stay.
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Lake Amusement
Hilton International
Better Living Pavilion
U.S
Helen Barnes
Berryville
New Mexico Pavilion
Travel and Transportation
Greyhound
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Gene McCarthy
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Harlech
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Army Chief of Staff
Fort Myer
Lincoln Memorial
Washington Monument
Anthony Celebrezze
Menememcioglu
Johnsons
Polly Dillard
Ford
Chrysler
Johnson
Eastman Kodak
General Electric
Walt Disney
Carousel Theatre
Bell Telephone
IBM
Carillon
Dupont
Brian Dougherty
Clarke County
Pepsi Cola
Unicef
Montana
Disney
Lincoln
Illinois
Oregon
By Frreedoms
Wen
the General Fireproofing Co
Furn “Ure
Caldwell
Abigail van Buren
Abby
Man OF
Pele
Money Mad
Serer
Gertrude
Revendoers
Vatican
New York City
Greater New York
New York State Observation Tower
Simmons
Winchester
Virginia
Penn Station
Fairgates
Dominion
Newberry
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Newberrys
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