Washington Sidelines on Pacific bases funding needs
Navy authorities declare the United States is unprepared for war in the western Pacific due to inadequate bases. Pearl Harbor is the only advanced facility, with limited capacity. To operate effectively, bases on the Pacific coast and in Hawaii must be expanded, with a total proposed expenditure of 157,738,350 across several sites including Bremerton, San Francisco, San Diego, and Port Angeles.
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Ashington
United States
Western Pacific
Pearl Harbor
Hawaiian Islands
Pacific Coast
Pacific
Atlantic Coast
Navy Department
Congress
Hawaiian Island
Senate
House
Parks-McKean Board
Bremerton
Wash
San Francisco
San Diego
San Pedro
Columbia River
Port Angeles
Keyport
Tailored Suits and Simple Dress Rules for Girls
A fashion authority condemns extreme outfits for girls urging simple, harmonious clothing in design and color. Emphasizing modest lines, the piece argues youth look, self image, and taste are shaped by restrained dress, with examples of refined luncheon linens in bright yellows and embroidered details.
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Ecru
Housing Crisis Seen as Top Government Problem
Secretary of Labor Davis argues high rents and poor housing threaten morale and social stability. He cites Chicago findings of 500000 people in dire housing, with overcrowding and rising illness. He urges emergency legislation and collaboration between builders to restart home construction amid a paradox where travel is cheaper than renting.
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Labor
Davis
Congress
Supreme Court
Chicago
Secretary of the Fine Arts proposed as cabinet post
The League of Artists backs the idea of a cabinet level Secretary of the Fine Arts. New York sculptor J Massey Rhino urged President Harding to invite tangible arguments from supporters. The aims include constitutional recognition of fine arts, a minister with portfolio, better art education, city exhibition exchanges, museum cooperation, improved craft materials, and stronger artist sales.
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League of Artists
J. Massey Rhino
New York
Harding
United States
House Favors Army Size of 150000 Despite Weeks Request
In a party line clash the House, with Democratic support, set the army at 150000, down from Weeks urging no less than 175000. Debates cited world chaos, with Byrnes successful in lowering the next year's army appropriation to 72000000 from 83000000.
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Washington
House
Weeks
Representative Kahn
Representative Fish
South Carolina
Congress
Hats for Evening Fashion with Marine Styled Small Hats
Ultra fashionable women wear small hats trimmed to suit evening gowns. One example features a hat in a slightly contrasting color to mirror the girdle of a draped chiffon model. The trend pairs naval hat styling with formal dress.
Indispensable Slip in Spring Wardrobe
The spring lingerie wardrobe centers on the indispensable princess slip. This garment lends itself to many uses, pairing with a range of outfits and serving as a foundational piece for versatile ensembles.
Frocks and slips dominate afternoon and evening wear
The article notes tailored frocks transitioning to sports clothes and afternoon dresses in transparent chiffon. It highlights numerous novelties in slips for the season, including a striking black net slip as a standout item.
Simple Holders for Hot Dishes from Paper Sheets
A quick method to hold hot dishes: place several sheets of paper into a cloth bag and press into a pad. The paper insulates heat, protecting hands, unlike bare cloth.
Paris Fashions Show Bright Colored Table Linens and Summer Gowns
The latest Paris styles feature lunch sets in bright colored linen with contrasting embroidery, and elegant black dinner gowns brightened by sashes or flowers. Summer hats favor dark brown tones, lace, and marines, while fresh street frocks blend taffeta with gingham and organdie trims for graduation outfits.
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Ecru
Paris
Trousseaux
Decorative home adornment with painted seed pods and fabrics
The article describes polychrome decorating using painted lotus pods magnolia leaves and sprays of leaves in bronze silver gold green blue crimson and brown for iridescent effects. It notes matching with artificial flowers and silvered sprays in bouquets and even fashion details like yellow voile under slips and pale pink gowns with mauve trimmings and matching caps.
Style in Robes de Nuit in Paris Shops
In Paris shops colored undergarments favor voile over silk, with net footings and insets used in both colored and white styles. French combinations of corset cover and petticoat button down the back allow front plaiting, which is noted as desirable for full front detailing.
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Paris
Vogue in Blouses Rule Spring Fashion
Buyers in New York and across the country report an extraordinary vogue for black and white blouses this spring. The pairing is favored for dress sports and tailored wear, reflecting a broad style preference.
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New York
Ingenious and Pretty Waist Decoration
A new voile waist displayed a stain that resembled rust yet resisted treatment. The owner cut two net medallions, embroidered a design, and appliqued them over and opposite the stain. The edge was buttonholed and the fabric trimmed, making the waist appear deliberately adorned and more attractive.
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Stalin
Special Tea Cake Recipe for Tea Party
Rub half a cupful of butter into three cupfuls of sifted flour. Add four tablespoonfuls powdered sugar two tablespoons grated orange peel, one lightly beaten egg and enough milk to make a smooth stiff dough. Roll to half inch thick and cut pieces one and a half inches by four inches. Bake slowly until crisp. Serve with butter and jam hot or cold.
Paris influences dominate spring fashion with long skirts
Paris collections bring gowns and hats to New York shows with long skirts and minimal trimming. Black crepe satin evening frocks feature royal blue georgette highlights and simple lines. Citron yellow organdies, colored nets, lace, and leather hats mark the season with bold floral accessories and lacquered leaves.
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Paris
New York
Madeleine
Novelty bedspreads in white voile with floral banda
A brief note describes novelty bedspreads made of white voile featuring a floral banda pattern. It emphasizes decorative appeal for bedrooms and general use.
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U. S. Pacific
Secretary of the Fine Arts
U. S. Army
Kahn
Byrnes
Yma
Voile
Chantilly
Maria Guy
Lucie Hamarong
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