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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1942
Page
5
Six University of Wisconsin co-eds are testing hose endurance for a Master’s thesis. They wear mercerized cotton nylon and silk stockings in rotation and keep daily reports on snags and runs. Jean Henkel, home economics assistant, has conducted the study since November to compare which hose lasts longest.
A collection of classified notes requests for housework by the hour or day and room and board offers. People seek work including yard work pruning and digging up sprouts at 711 Maryland Street. Missing pocket book with identification cards offered reward. Contact numbers provided.
An Army Air Base in Central California reports a Hudon bomber crew preparing for a Pacific coast dawn patrol. The mission aims to guard against Japanese attack with wary, unscheduled patrols. Officers note secrecy about patrol range and potential threats to ships and carriers.
Washington observers weigh new war production board limits on razors and blades with civilians fearing shortages while armed services consider policy. Navy rules allow beards or clean shaven though discipline issues arise. army guidance leaves beard decisions to commanders amid humor about gas mask fits.
Esther Lyman of Harper s Bazaar predicts Cotton tweed stockings and simple shoes will dominate next year. Cross dyed risle hose mimic tweed in two colors for work, country, and casual wear, substituting nylon and silk. Step in shoes with medium to low heels and ankle strap sandals set fashion for spring. Navy to beige and gray hues forecast a rosy fashion outlook.
At a western defense command base pilots study silhouettes to quickly identify enemy planes. Signs warn that one mistake can be fatal as crews operate around runways, bomb storage and chemical units with 24 hour sorties and heavy security surrounding muster counts.
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