England Adopts King George After One-Year Trial
English observers mark a year since King George VI and Queen Elizabeth ascended the throne on May 12 1937 amid crisis and controversy. The royal couple’s popular appeal grows as they balance constitutional duties with domestic life and international diplomacy, while Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose win public affection.
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Battle ship drive and Florida primary puzzles in 1940s politics
Washington columnist Carter Field analyzes Democratic gains risks in the next House and how battleship construction is driven by economics, not preparedness, amid Florida primary surprises for Pepper and Wilcox. He weighs Japan's potential war timing and the broader electoral impact on November races.
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Wash Weaves Gain in Style Favor by Cherie Nicholas
Fashion writer Cherie Nicholas notes modern wash fabrics like linen and spun rayon rise in popularity this season. She highlights non shrinkable, non crushable guarantees, wearability from house dresses to formal gowns, and three key reasons wash dresses dominate spring and summer style.
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Choose Polka Dot By Cherle Nicholas
A garbled fashion blurb describes dotted patterns and the latest young style in a double breasted dress with a tote. It mentions Paris influence and a cohesive white trim, but the text is largely unclear and fragmented.
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Late Fashions Highlight Draped Lines and Elbow Sleeves
Dresses and coats pull fullness to the rear or side with draping plaits and panels. Long sleeves remain common but elbow sleeves appear on coats too. The popular look pairs skirts and jackets for sport and daywear, while dresses often include their own jacket or full coat.
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Smartest Spring Dresses With Lace Styles Rise
The season showcases street and tailored dresses featuring lace. Sheer lace types, once reserved for evening wear, appear in simple day dress silhouettes. Both full lace and lace combinations with fabric parts highlight a trend toward versatile, lightweight lace.
Pogolar Trimming Pique for Sports and Dress-Up Wear
A quirky note mentions Pogolar trimming for sports and Asturmal Weilace as dress-up wear. It hints at fashion divides and a playful tone about ties and luck in the world of style. No clear events or identifiable persons are present in readable text.
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