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Wealth and image in West Germany questioned by status symbols
A study of postwar West German habits shows wealth, travel, and Mercedes cars provoking public debate on status. Experts and officials note a shift toward understated success, while some celebrate lifestyle changes and anti-sun culture as signs of growing confidence. The piece also covers a separate San Diego court ruling limiting a chicken-suit performer from wearing the costume at area stations.
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N.Y
Bonn
France
England
United States
Germany
Hamburg
der Obersee Club
Dusseldorf
Munich
Horst Herald
Bundestag
Daimler-Benz
Mercedes
Gerhard Prinz
Prinz
Mediterranean
West Germany
Western Alliance
Dieter Zorn
San Diego
Ted Giannoulas
KGB Erigcarenn
Giannoulas
Imperial
Riverside
Orange
KGB Radio
KGB
Richard Sandler