Marine Sentry Shoots Workman After He Ignores Halt Command
At Norfolk navy yard a United States Marine sentry in a restricted zone shot and wounded Frederick C. Allen of Portsmouth as he allegedly failed to halt when ordered. The incident, reported by Commander C G Greene, led to a board of investigation ordered by Rear Admiral Manley H Simons.
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Norfolk
Norfolk Navy Yard
Frederick C. Allen
Portsmouth
Navy Yard
Allen
C. G. Greene
Greene
Board of Investigation
Girl’s parade skirt eerie wardrobe mishap reported
In Hutchinson Kansas on May 29 a 6 year old girl’s parade costume was partly eaten by a horse which nibbled grass near the skirt. A sudden shriek followed as the horse reacted, causing the skirt to be removed.
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Hutchinson, Kas
Chrystal Jean Coxon
Martial Motif Not To Affect Milady's Styles
In New York on May 29 Rosemarie Casella daughter of concert violinist Leonard Casella says 1940s fashion moved toward masculine lines as women sought escape from military life. Experts note men favor masculine styling but warn against overdoing it with plain jewelry and severe tailoring while aiming to preserve feminine curves in fashion.
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New York
Rosemarie Meanor
Leonard Casella
Mme. Mourdillon
Mme. Bourdillion
Over 9 Million Children Are Red Cross Members
Roanoke May 29 More than 9 000 000 school children in the United States are now members of the Junior American Red Cross. Virginia reports 226 834 enrollments as of the state institute closing session. Red Cross officials note growing public interest in defense work and home nursing as armed forces expand.
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Roanoke
United States
Junior American Red Cross
National Defense Plan
Martha Vance Elleson
Junior Red Cross
Washington
American Red Cross Institute For National Defense
Virginia
Elieson
Red Cross
Benjamin Gammage
Abeck
Roberta Joss
Enriched Bread Now Available to All Americans
Enriched bread with vitamins thiamine and nicotinic acid plus iron is now available nationwide. The program, led by the National Research Council and U S Public Health Service, aims to improve morale and health, with Washington hosting a three day National Nutrition Conference called by President Roosevelt.
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America
Committee On Food and Nutrition
National Research Council
U. S Public Health Service
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washington
Roosevelt
Local Assessor Buys Typewriter for Three Dollars
On May 29 Leo Herzig assessor lent aid to a merchant by listing property. When asked about the typewriter he said it wasn’t worth listing and would sell for two dollars any day. He ended up buying the typewriter for three dollars.
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Cpiggen
Leo Herzig
Herzig
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