Hats Off to WAC Two Years Old War Efforts Expanded
A wartime feature celebrating the Women's Army Corps two years old and expanding beyond clerical roles. The piece recalls a Mort Des Moines drill team, WAC weather observers, and Pvt. Dorothy G. Maxon landing in France to aid communications. It notes WAC core changes since formation, overseas expansion, and the broadened 249 specialized fields. Major Mary Bell becomes a historic instructor at Fort Leavenworth. The War Department authorized a WAC strength of 200,000 with flexible posting.
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Mort Des Moines
Lawn
Wac
Feld
Dorothy G. Maxon
Army Signal Corps
France
Army
Mary Bell
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Towa
Iecrory
Command and General Staff School
Ft Leavenworth
Kansas
War Department
Battle of France Nears Climax as German Lines Falter
War report cites rapid approach to a decisive phase with the Belne and Marne eliminated as German options. Allied forces aim to engulf Le Havre and the Somme coast, while German retreats head toward the Rhineland. Eisenhower warns Alsace Lorraine and Luxembourg of delaying action, as French and interior units prepare to mop up and allow northern forces to advance.
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France
Belne
Marne
Lorwime
Meuse
Gei
Dwight D. Hisenhowers
Alsace-Lorraine
Luxembourg
Louis F. Keamle
Supreme Headquarters
Paris
Selle
le Havre
Somme
Brest
Germany
Sient Paris
Que
Soissons
Reims
Rhineland
Troyes
L Eisenhower
Tad
Alexander MM. Paich
7Th
Maly
Beauty parlor intrigue and a risky appointment gamble
Rita introduces John Kingsley to a hair healthifier and scalp stimulant at Madame Eloise's shop. Kingsley reveals he is a newspaper writer seeking a story about male clients, prompting Rilla to confess a fired fear and worries about Madame Eloise's reaction.
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Billa
John Kingsley
Tsui
17's Politics Election Bets Stir Public Debate in Territory
Sacramento dispatch outlines rival forecasts for California's November House races. Attorney General Robert W. Kenny predicts Democrats will gain at least two seats, possibly five, while former Republican state party chair Edward H. Tickle argues Republicans will win two to four seats. Tickle highlights several close contests and specific candidates, including McDonough, Hart, Abbey, Mayo, and Engle in districts 2, 4, 6, 11, and 24, among others, with district details traced back to nominations and prior elections.
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Robert W. Kenny
California
House of Representatives
Edward H. Tickle
Monterey County
Republican State Central
Kenny
Tickle
McDonough
Gordon L. McDonough
Los Angeles
Hal Styles
Democratic Party
John M. Costello
Johannes Nielsen-Lange
Prohibition Party
Fred J. Hart
George E. Outland
James B. Abbey
Ed. V. Izac
Jesse M. Mayo
Clair Engle
Oulland
Congress
Santa Barbara
Harvard
Yale
Senia
Paul
Tlart
Salinas
San Diego
Edouard Victor Michel Jzac
Harry L. Englebright
Nevada City
Englebright
Jessa M. Mayo
Angels Camp
San Francisco
Tom Rolph
Frank R. Havenner
Alameda
Contra Costa
Albert J. Carer
George P. Miller
State Field and Game Commission
Carter
Mth
Alameda County
John YW. Tolan
Orchids and Onions Bloom From Flour Sack Art
A playful look at how flour and feed sacks escape kitchen use to become fashion and home decor. Mothers and daughters craft lunch cloths bread baskets and even bed spreads from sturdy sacks, proving beauty can rise from humble materials.
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Mama Angel
Jong Apa Auif
Your Birthday Today By STELLA WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30
Born today you have high energy and a big zest for life. You are cheerful practical and quick to take chances whether on charity tickets or ventures that could bring fortune. You attract friends and make a good spouse with loyalty and a sound business head.
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Stella
Eise
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Germains
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Keemle United Prasa War
Eisenhower
Itayward Review
Foothill Blvd
Fairmont Hospital
Janssen
Katemant
Meitlen
By Paul Berdanier
BY Jean Carew
Madame
Rilla
Madalyn
Rita
Toell
Hilla
Hale
Kingsley
Elaine
Madame Eloise
Lloyd Lapham
United Press Stall
Sacramento
U.8
Topight
Republican State Central Committee
Florence McGehee
Velveteeh
Sperry
Judy O'Grady
Biddy
Chanel
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