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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1947
Page
7
Wally Westmore, Paramount studios makeup and hairstyling director, notes that the gap between beauty and mediocrity rests on the natural hairline. He urges readers to open up the hairline to expose the forehead for a flattering frame and suggests adjustments if hair grows too far down the forehead.
The piece explains wax hair removal as a temporary method repeatable at intervals. It notes shaping the hairline, trimming long hair, and applying wax to arms legs or face. It suggests summer readiness and says home waxing is possible though beauty salons offer convenience.
Two Charleston youths were among 82 cadets graduating from Fishburne Military School in Waynesboro Virginia Saturday. John Franklin Kay Jr and John Rover Alexander Kay, sons of J F Kay Loudon Heights and Robert H C Kay Circle Rd, earned honors. Kay Jr topped his class with a 90.81 average, won the first class military science medal, captained the honor company, and earned the newspaper editor key for his work at the school paper the C QO.
A columnist reflects on farm relief versus foreign aid, noting past U S spending and the dilemma of choosing between assisting farmers or Europeans. The piece references the Royal Scot train of the London and Scottish Railway, noting its long continuous operation since 1842 and its historic service reach.
Pattern 4596 offers an easy to sew outfit with a scoop neckline and puff sleeves. Includes illustrated instructions and fits Miss sizes 11 13 15 7, with fabric yardages for a playsuit and skirt. Send twenty five cents to The Charleston Garrette Pattern Dept New York for order details.
The article notes Gov Duff plans to cut about 94 million dollars from business taxes including bank and trust shares corporate loans mercantile tax and a manufacturing exemption from capital stock tax. It contrasts this with the state's inability to grant adequate salary boosts to Pennsylvania teachers.
A provocative column questions how Henry Wallace would wield presidential power if suddenly granted the office for a limited time. It explores fears about concentrated authority and mass psychology shaping drastic, unforeseen decisions in moments of crisis.
Washington report notes a new union curbing bill advances with provisions shielding Negro workers. It allows non union hires if union membership unavailable on equal terms, bars targeted expulsions, and keeps the National Labor Relations Board. CIO leader Edelman calls provisions deceptive amid broader criticism of conference changes.
Alumni from the Medical College of Virginia gathered at the Daniel Boone hotel in Charleston to honor Dr. W. T. Sanger, the college president. Sixteen graduates attended the event and it was announced that Dr. Harvey Haaz would serve as dean of the medical school.
Sydney report says Dr. Marians Montemayor of Manila bought two stallions at Sydney bloodstock sales to form the Philippines National Stud. He notes a government plan to spend about 3.24 million dollars on a five year revival of the breeding industry, with Australians as the main bloodstock due to similar climate and feeding conditions.
Crochet pattern for a three piece pine apple design chair set with butterfly motif. Includes directions stitches charts photos and concise guidance by Laura Wheeler with improved patio needlework. Send twenty cents pattern 823 to The Charleston Gazette Needlecraft Dept New York.
J Ross Hunter Jr of Preston and Davis in Charleston was named chairman of the West Virginia committee of Yale university law school alumni placement service. Other members include Arthur C. Spurr of Fairmont Lucien W. Blankenship of Huntington and Jay T. McCamb of Wheeling. A diamond will glow in luminous paint after exposure to sunlight or radium.
The piece recounts attorney general meeting etiquette as Tom Clark must wear a wig to be admitted while Gene Tunney, turning 50, receives a St Francis statue from Mrs. Tunney for his garden. Tunney, once speechless, muses on choosing another man in history.
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