Remembering Three Key Dates for Texas Army Wives
In a first person account from Ft Polk Louisiana, Nita Thompson recalls life as a Texas Army wife during mobilization of the 49th Armored Division. She notes three pivotal dates Oct 15 1961 April 12 1962 and the date of release from active duty, plus adjustments to housing, post life, and daily routines amid field maneuvers and Army terms.
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Ike urges GOP to pick newcomer for 1964 ticket
Former President Eisenhower suggests the Republican party should consider a fresh face for the 1964 presidential bid. Writing in the Saturday Evening Post, he cites young members of Congress, governors, and leaders in business and education as potential nominees and urges the party to look forward, not backward, while warning against pessimism and stressing local organization. He weighs prospects in Michigan California Pennsylvania and New York and notes Nixon Romney Scranton Rockefeller among possibilities.
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Wigs Becoming Hollywood Fashion Says Debbie Reynolds
Hollywood fashion at the Oscars era shifts to wigs as Debbie Reynolds explains the growing trend among actresses and women. She notes wigs save time, travel well, and can be styled by famed hair stylist Sidney Guilaroff. Max Factor’s flatter wigs, priced from $200, use human hair from Balkans and Italy, with a range of colors.
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