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George G. Black, founder and president of Black Manufacturing Company died from an illness of several months.

Wini Jones, vice presdent of design and development at Roffe Skiwear, has been appointed to the Council of Fashion Designers of America.

Sunset Sportswear is merging with two separate corporations - Tacoma Western and Seasons Four Sportswear.

Fred Henrickson has been elected as president of Sunset Sportswear, Inc.

Sun Bock, the first principal of the Chinese Language School died of cancer at the age of 83.

Demetre Sweater Co. will sell their clothing during Seattle Preline. News article and photograph.

The United Garment Workers union had ratified a new thrre-year contact. However, Chinese workers feel like they are excluded from contract decision making because they they do not understand English.

Skyway, a Seattle luggage company contracts with a Mexican company Petascas y Baules to produce luggage.

Bernice Walton has worked for Skyway Luggage for forty (40) years and a union rep for the last 25.

Sweatshops exist in the United States and the Department of Labor does not have enough inspectors to track them down.