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Barber Shortage Triggers Hair Looming at Nevada Test Site
Washington dispatch reports Camp Desert Rock faces a barber shortage during the A test era. with 25 barbers initially, only one remains causing GIs to trade shaves, producing ragged looks and many moustaches trimmed off. Sgt. Robert Oaks loses a mustache and misses an assignment, delaying his photo shot as guards verify identities.
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Washington
Camp Desert Rock
Nevada
Col
Robert M. Oaks
Hampton
Tenn