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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1946
Page
3
Editor notes special Washington Bureau column on veteran and serviceman family problems. Readers may send questions to 1616 Eye Street N W, Washington, D C, for answers in a future column. No direct mail replies. responses appear in weekly newspaper feature.
President Truman authorizes three new veterans hospitals and moves a 600 bed tumor clinic site to near Northwestern University in Chicago to be close to the medical school. Also planned are a 500 bed Indianapolis hospital, a 1000 bed Boston hospital and a 500 bed Omaha hospital as part of expanded VA medical services.
The article notes circuses in America mark 100 years of touring with equestrian and acrobatic acts, clown humor, and big top spectacle. It traces origins from the late 18th century and mentions Barnum and Bailey, Buffalo Bill, and others expanding road shows. The piece also discusses permanent circuses and the 1946 season expected to be among the largest postwar.
William F. Cody known as Buffalo Bill was born in Iowa in 1846 and died in 1917. He rode for the Pony Express, served as a cavalry scout, supplied meat to Union Pacific workers, and helped found Shoshone irrigation in Wyoming. The town of Cody is named for him and his Wild West show drew large parades.
A Washington observer evaluates President Truman after a year in office. He highlights Truman's growth in leadership and judgment, notes congressional friction post honeymoon, and emphasizes the president remains an average American without myth or halo.
The article guides repurposing an old chintz bedspread into kitchen curtains. It covers measuring, fullness, trimming with piping, using tissue mockups, hemming, removing selvage, ruffles, casings, shrinkage allowances, and tiebacks while preserving full straight edges for a neat look.
Pattern 7139 offers a transfer bib for sizes 1 2 3 and 4 with directions. Mail your order to the given address for purchase.
Handy women can enhance homes with slipcovers and draperies that unify odd furniture. Use lighter fabrics for dark rooms and darker hues for bright rooms. Choose washable fabrics for chairs and sofas to keep cleaning budget low and avoid re-dyeing after initial cleaning.
The piece highlights unusual prints for the season with geometric figures and sculptured looks. It notes halter tops, neck detailing, and new cotton textures for dressy frocks. Lady-like elegance returns as prewar style resurges with flowery hats and frilly dressy suits.
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