War Production chief hints at fashion style freeze
Reviewing Stand columnist Henry McLemore lauds R. R. Guthrie of the War Production Board for proposing standardized women’s dress styles to curb rapid fashion changes. The piece argues such rules would save husbands money while reducing wardrobe churn, predicting praise for Guthrie if enacted and a public display of support from readers.
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United States
Douglas MacArthur
R. R. Guthrie
War Production Board Textiles
R. R
Washington
Kay
Gladys
Helen
Singapore Courage and Resolve Keep Wartime Spirit Alive
In a wartime charge of resolve, Capt. Colin Kelly's single handed strike against a battleship and Col. James P. S. Deveraux's twelve planes down speak to enduring fighting spirit. Reports from the front praise heroism as hourly evidence that the nation remains ready to fight to the last man for freedom.
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Colin Kelly
James P. S. Deveraux
Stamp And Bond War Aid Card Promotes U S War Bonds
A wartime verse urges citizens to support the war effort by buying bonds and stamps. It praises sacrifice and frontline courage while stressing home front duties to fund military needs. The piece highlights the Red Cross and national unity as key themes.
Let's Explore Your Mind by Albert E Wiggam
In this Q and A Wiggam discusses gender and learning noting that girls often mature faster and often perform as well as boys in academics and even mechanics. He doubts walking for exercise aids thinking and cites Dr. Finley who planned solitary walking journeys to distant places while imagining travel to Moscow or Chungking.
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John Finley
The
New York Times
New York City
Moscow
Chungking
Oldest U.S. Army Sargent Engaged to Kalamazoo Widow
Staff Sergeant John W. Westervelt, 73, believed oldest in the army, announces engagement to Mrs Leota Harrison, 55, of Kalamazoo Michigan. He plans marriage after war. he serves at the air corps ferry command in Long Beach with 25 years in the service and will remain if physically able.
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Los Angeles
John W. Westervelt
Army
Leota Harrison
Kalamazoo
Mich
Harrison
Westervelt
Air Corps Ferry Command
Long Beach
Actress and Flying Instructor to Wed in Miami
Mary Carlisle, a blonde movie actress, revealed Thursday that she will marry James Blakely, supervisor of army students at Embry-Riddle aviation school, in Miami this Saturday.
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Miami
Fla
Mary Carlisle
James Blakely
Army
Embry-Riddle Aviation School
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