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Hopkinsville Kentuckian
Hopkinsville, Christian County, Kentucky
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In Kansas City on Sept. 5, Judge Ralph S. Latshaw of the Criminal Court stated there is nothing immoral in slit skirts, diaphanous gowns, or other modern women's attire, defending them against a church-led campaign and noting historical shifts in modesty norms.
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Judge Latshaw Announces Approval of Slit Skirts and Diaphanous Gowns.
Kansas City, Sept. 5 - "There is nothing immoral in the slit skirt, diaphanous gowns or any other present form of woman's attire. Narrow skirts and trim figures do not mean immorality, as some insist. One of the most vicious epochs of society was when hoop skirts were worn."
This statement was made to-day by Judge Ralph S Latshaw, of the Criminal Court, when asked by persons furthering a campaign against extreme styles in women's dress for his opinion of their cause. The campaign is being conducted through churches and social organizations.
"The women of to-day," continued Judge Latshaw, "have only one idea in view-to dress in a manner that appeals to men. Well, hasn't it always been such?
"Why women and men should be ashamed of the most wonderful machine that ever has been made and why woman should be called immodest if she allows any part of that machine except her hands and face to be seen is a question without an answer.
"I remember when it was considered immodest for a woman to arrange her coiffure in a manner that would show her ears. We have advanced."
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Judge Ralph S Latshaw of the Criminal Court stated that there is nothing immoral in slit skirts, diaphanous gowns, or other present forms of women's attire, countering a campaign against extreme styles conducted through churches and social organizations. He argued that narrow skirts and trim figures do not imply immorality, recalled the viciousness of the hoop skirt era, noted women's aim to appeal to men as longstanding, defended the female body as the most wonderful machine, and highlighted advances from past modesty norms like hiding ears.