WAC thirty years old as nation marks milestone
Brig. Gen. Mildred Caroon Bailey leads the Women's Army Corps on its 30th birthday as the force grows to 13,000 and prepares for expansion in a voluntary army. She notes changes, supports Nixon’s Haiphong decision, and discusses roles, pay equality, and evolving uniforms including pantsuits but no mini skirts for officers.
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Gay Pauley
New York
UPI
Mildred Caroon Bailey
Women’s Army Corps
WAC
Nixo
Wacs
U. S
Congress
Bailey
Fort Barnwell
N. C
WAAC
Dear Abby readers on payment, pride, and gifts
A reader row from Dear Abby notes include taxing issues with meter maids and gift generosity. A wife laments parental help and debt, a trumpet player asks about brass instrument heart risk, and a reader seeks Abby’s guidance on repayment and independence.
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Abby
Dear Lips
Mrs De Gaulle Refuses Ride to See Queen Elizabeth
Paris AP reports Queen Elizabeth’s visit prompts letters from Polly Cramer. Mrs Charles de Gaulle declines to ride to church, citing preference not to make an exception and urging others to call for a ride. The exchange discusses social duties, church, and a note on hair care and shampoo schedules.
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Paris
Queen Elizabeth
Charles de Gaulle
Polly Cramer
Pelly
C.R
Gaulle
C. R
E. R
Polly
Caras
Mother's Day Fourth for Card Sales Says Analysts
Market analysts for Hallmark estimate over 200 million cards will be sent to mothers this year making Mother's Day the fourth largest greeting card occasion after Christmas Valentines and Easter. The holiday has expanded internationally, with observances in Australia Canada Mexico Japan and many regions of the Americas. Mothering Sunday in England falls on the fourth Sunday in Lent and has been observed since the 17th century.
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Hallmark Cards
lIt’s
Austrig
Canada
Mexico
Japan
West Indies
Africa
South
Central America
England
Pet Peeve on Large Postage Stamps
Letter from Mrs. C. R. complains about crowded large stamps on small envelopes and questions the need for fancy commemorative stamps. She argues postage rates would fall if special stamps were eliminated, reducing printing changes and saving paper.
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Polly
C. R
Lost and found help for church rides and music ads
Dear Polly I suggest contacting the pastor or church office and reaching out to regularly attending members nearby to arrange rides. Do not stay home turn on your radio for church music and lost items. Dial 998-6294 for a Sunday lost and found advertisement.
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Polly
C. B
Mons
Dial
Cedar Rapids Faces Jet Airport Decision If Bonds Fail
If the airport upgrades aren't bond financed, Cedar Rapids lacks funds and federal grants alone won't cover the project. The choice is between maintaining a jet airport or offering severely limited service with older propeller planes.
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Cedar Rapids
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M.M
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RCA
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Varison
Jamison
Rea
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Bassett
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FIRST
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Save the Airport Committee
F.W. Rosser
CHM
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