Mrs Forrestal Returns to Spotlight as Cabinet Wife
Washington profile of Mrs. James V. Forrestal detailing her rise from Broadway showgirl and Vogue to a prominent Navy wife. Her charity work, Navy relief committee, and influence on WAVES uniforms are highlighted along with her fashion sense and jewelry collection.
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Chicago
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London
Wall Street
Jimmy Forrestal
Forrestal
Europe
Navy
Citizens’ Committee
Forrestals
Michael
Ogden
St Louis Opens Baby Bar For Transient Tots
A new St Louis rest and feeding room nicknamed the baby bar aids travelers with babies. Mothers, aided by American Women's Voluntary Services volunteers, provide formula, warm bottles, and naps while servicemen families pass through. Mary Glastris leads the effort for Travelers' Aid Society.
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American Women's Voluntary Services
St. Louis
Travelers’ Aid Society
Mary Glastris
Travelers’ Aid
Miss. Glastris
Ser_Vieces
Pattern 4801 and a baby lounge drive uptown news
The notice blends a sewing pattern flyer for Pattern 4801 with prices and sizes, a transfer motif offer, and a request to order from High Point Enterprise. It also reports Northampton Massachusetts dispatches about fliers fearing anti-aircraft fire during raids and a USO club refurbishment at Union Station with Army bands.
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High Point Enterprise
Pattern Department
West 17Th St
New York
Northampton
Mass
Ins
Germany
Kenneth Beckmann
Berlin
Europe
Smith College
Bers
Leon Bodenheimer
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Variety Club
Moving Picture Industry
USO
Union Station
You're Misunderstood How Women Feel at Work
A reader laments loneliness and ridicule after starting factory work during wartime. Elsie Robinson urges self reflection, warns that snickering reflects a self centered attitude, and promotes giving kindness to peers to gain friendship and respect.
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Aneescoe
Jnst
North Carolina Board Sets Public Utilities Value for 1944 Taxes
The state board of assessments tentatively approved a $232,428,319 valuation of public utilities property for 1944 county taxes in North Carolina. This compares with $302,446,570 in 1943. Many large companies' properties remain unevaluated and will be reviewed later.
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Raleigh
State Board of Assessments
North Carolina
Public
Winston's Employees May Get Pay Boosts
Winston-Salem city officials consider a July 1 pay increase for low income workers after a nine day strike. Garbage collectors and city workers were on a curtailed schedule during talks. The proposed raise aims to move pay from 42 to 50 cents an hour for affected employees.
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Winston-Salem
George W. Coan, Jr
Beinggren
Betty Employes
De Valera Wins Clear Victory in Ireland Election
Dublin reports Prime Minister Eamon de Valera secured a clear victory in Eire's general election on Tuesday. Results indicate a strong showing for his party, signaling continued leadership and political stability amid postwar concerns.
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Dublin
Eamon de Valera
Eire
Fianna Fail Wins 68 Seats in Dail Narrow Majority
The complete count shows Fianna Fail with 68 seats in the Dail, three short of a working majority. New government formation begins as parties prepare coalitions and votes on key posts.
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Fianna Fail
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