Man halts suicide atop power line in Calif
Wesley Chaniless a 24 year old man lingered atop an electric 180 foot high line in SQUTH GATE California. After a tense stand with police sergeant Joe Hermans and a crowd of over 1000, Chaniless climbed down by swinging across cross pieces. He told officers he loved Miss Gardner and agreed to end the act to avoid harming others. Miss Gardner, living two blocks away, had filed a marriage attempt complaint earlier.
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Calif
Wesley Chaniless
Poychichy
Hospital
Joe A Hermans
Chamless
Perch
Mhat
Pat Gertiner
Hermans
Ilek
Miss Gardner
OuSon Ores
Elene
Chanless
Gardner
Ivathin
Chemlese
Albuquerque Bomb Champ at Big Spring Flying Meet
Albuquerque cadets won a second straight bombing competition at the Olympic trials in Big Spring Ang. Cadet Ewing Croft of Omaha was named All American bomber. San Angelo field Cadet Joan Gra s l from Sharpsburg Pa placed near center of the pickle barrel target. Other teams included San Angelo Roswell and Victorville. About 7000 spectators watched demonstrations by Marauders from Del Flo field.
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Big Spring
Ang
U. Albuquerque
Olympic
Ewing T, Croft
Omaha
New
Albuquerque
San Angelo Field
Joan Grasl
Sharpsburg
Childress
Deming
M. ML
Victorville
Calif
San Abuela
Roswell
N. M
Big Sprint
Mmi
Food Lz By Mrs Cornes For Americanism Efforts
The New York Star notes the American Legion department of New York endorsing efforts to promote Americanism and praise for Hearst papers, highlighting the Legion's broad national reach and ongoing convention resolutions as part of its August coverage.
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New York
New York Star
American Legion
Department of New York
Rammon
Aitong High School
Ee Gentelina
Mary
Gold Star Mathers
Victory Army
American Youth
al Resolution
Willam
Rendolph Hearst
Sis- Hon
Hearst Newspapers
Amin
Americ
National Warrar
Courtesy and Patriotism Push War Effort, 1943
Text advocates daily courtesy as a “healing art” aiding wartime spirit. It urges tolerance amid shortages, cooperation with service initiatives, and civic duties, highlighting citizenship, Americanism, and support for war bonds and Victory programs.
Courtesy and Courage in Daily Life Inspire Belloc
A fragment from a 20th century outreach piece poses questions about everyday manners and social responsibility. It cites Hilaire Belloc on courtesy, courage, and holiness, urging readers to act considerately in queues, transit, service letters, and respectful behavior toward neighbors and strangers.
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Hilaire Belloc
Milk Shortage Hits Houston Area Grocers
Houston officials report milk production fell nineteen percent over the last month due to storm damage and feed shortages. Pat Stone of the Retail Grocers Association says 230 to 400 stores are limiting milk purchases as a result.
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Houston
Pat Stone
The
Retail Grocers Association
Stone
Dee Ape
Walton patterns offer versatile dress and sleeve options
In a 1940s style notice, pattern 8430 shows a versatile design for misses and women's sizes with options for different dress and sleeve styles. Pattern 9430 available in multiple misses sizes, requires yardage for a 35 inch fabric, with ordering details including sending 16 cents plus 10 cents for pattern book. Mail to Ban Antonio Texas or New York office for delivery in about two weeks.
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Walton
Guy
Ban Arefonio
Ban Antonio
Texas
Interesting Letters Win Game of Love
A reader discusses love letters to soldiers, advising women on how to write engaging notes. The column highlights how letters reveal affection amid war, offers tips to keep husbands and lovers thoughtful, and mentions a reader’s own situation with a married man. It underscores the role of letters in keeping connections alive during separation.
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Heta
Coeeipat
Ea Fenk. Syn, Inc
Lipstick shades for mature wear and tips
A 1950s style guide by Helen Follett advises choosing red violet lipstick tones that suit aging skin and avoid flashy colors. It explains how to apply, avoid overdoing color, and maintain lip softness with cold cream and wax sticks, ending with a crochet fascinator pattern offer from the San Antonio Light Needlecraft Department.
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San Antonio
Teans
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