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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1942

Page

8

Vocation students May Enlist In Naval Service Deferred

Vocational and trade students who can meet age and physical requirements may enlist in the naval service in appropriate classes and rates and be deferred from active duty until completing their courses. Lt. W. A. Saunders of the West Virginia recruiting district said the deferment, authorized by the Bureau of Naval Personnel, covers aviation, diesel engine, radio and maintenance machinist work, welding and electricians training. deferment not to exceed three months.

Naval Service W. A. Saunders West Virginia Bureauu of Naval Personnel Saunders

Dear Dorothy Dix advises waiting for war end before marriage

A young woman asks if she should marry a boyfriend delaying his army service. Dorothy Dix urges waiting until war ends, warns against rushing, notes absence strains, urges independence and cautions against marrying to avoid being alone. Includes social critique of early marriages and references to common wife’s hardships. World tobacco production data appears as stray text.

Dorothy Dix

Army C-46 plane type and other questions quiz item

The Gazette's Daily Quiz asks about the C-46 aircraft type, the aviator who led the Tokyo raid and Medal of Honor recipient, a British House member seeking peace, Dr. George Gallup's institute, whether humming birds hum, Polo era travel options, the Scandinavian king's anniversary, Cordelia and Regan as daughters, Cartie Nation's weapon, and whether alcohol content is by weight or volume.

Army Tokyo House of Is of Great Britain Germany Great Britain George Gallup Marco Polo Asia Cordelia Regan Cartie

Yahata Promotes Lavoptik Eye Wash Product

An old advertisement touts Lavoptik boric acid eye wash as a remedy for tired inflamed burning itching and sticky eyes. It claims vast customer satisfaction over 25 years and offers refunds if not helped, urging purchase at local drop stores.

Yahata Lavoptik Adv

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