24-hour couture

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A writer relates how she got a gown from a small store in Soho in New York to wear for the annual Swan Ball in Nashville, Tennessee. The Swan Ball, which is held every month of April, is the most highly awaited and widely covered event in Nashville. The gown was intended to be different from the usual ball gowns worn during the event in the past years.

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Pretty babies

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Child beauty pageants are enjoying the most popularity in the states of California, Florida, and New York. About 100,000 young girls, with ages from a few months to 12 years compete for cash and prizes in about 3,000 contests across the country.

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Off and running

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Bob Dole is finally the front-runner in the GOP presidential race, a fact which seems to comprise most of his platform. Announced Republican candidates Dole, Phil Gramm, Pete Wilson, Arlen Specter and Lamar Alexander are profiled.

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