Service academies go coed in June as new classes arrive
Women will join West Point, the Air Force Academy, Annapolis, and other service academies this summer. About 100 to 150 women per academy are expected, with admissions standards matching those for men. The plan includes new uniforms, revised physical tests, shared dormitories, and access to medical and hygiene education, while keeping core traditions.
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West Point
Air Forge Academy
Colorado Springs
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Maryland
Congress
Ford
Stadds
Merchant Marine Academy
US. Coast Guard Academy
New London
Air Force Academy
Air Force
Naval Academies
Beast Barracks
Doolie
Doalie
Beast
Christmas sale at Nearly New aids Oakland hospital
Crowds surged into the Nearly New Thrift Shop in San Leandro for its annual Christmas sale to benefit the Children's Hospital Medical Center in Oakland. Donated merchandise came from hospital branches. Mrs. June Postma said seven South County branches contributed volunteers, with two members per branch. One shopper won "Cinders," a donated dog finding a home.
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San Leandro
Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Oakland
June Postma
South County
Thrift Shop Chairman
Marie Claude Beaumont a bold force in auto racing
French driver Marie Claude Beaumont defies gender bias claiming auto racing rests on mathematics timing. She highlights Monte Carlo top woman finishes in 1974 and 1975 and a 2 litre class win at Monza with Leila Lombardi. Beaumont recalls early rally wins and argues trust among drivers despite prejudice. She plans 1976 US demos and future races while pursuing progress and safety in the sport.
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New York
Marie Claude Beaumont
Miss Beaumont
Marie Claude
Monte Carlo
Monza
Italy
Lella Lombardi
Grenoble
France
Grenobie
Marie-Claude
Stirling Moss
Pat
Wiss Beaumont
Thad
Miss Bestimont
States
Leila Lombardi
Watkins Glen
Shirkey Muldowney
Lunch for Charity Promises Fashion Show in San Francisco
A December 10 luncheon and fashion show titled Roman Holidays aims to raise funds for the Girls' Town of Italy. At the Fairmont Hotel, more than 1,000 guests are expected to attend the international charity event. Male model Hayward Judge Purchio is listed, with his wife as area chairwoman, and Italian consul’s wife Mrs. Muma serving as honorary chairwoman.
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Italy
Fairmont Hotel
San Francisco
Overseas
Hayward
Job Purchio
Thief City
Ber Total
Stadia
Mes
Alameda
Enea
San Leandro
Mieio
Me Paolo E. Muma
Dance set at Cee Valley for quarterly dinner event
The event will start at seven p.m with a social hour. Mrs. Roger Mact and Mr. pony os Willard are listed as hosts for the evening.
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Cee Valley Dance
Deece
Roger Mact
Pony Os Willard
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