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Impromptu. But at the last minute a few white ladies changed their minds about being aloof. Led by Y.W.C.A. Secretary Mrs. Lula Carr, they met the First Lady at the train, arranged a luncheon, took her to see the Cannon textile mills 18 miles away, had Towel-Maker Charles Cannon explain how he treats 16,000 workers. Impressed, Mrs. Roosevelt nodded "My Day" approval in a way that would wound many a union man and flabbergast Columnist Westbrook Pegler: "In view of all this, which seems to meet high union standards, I was surprised to find that the mill...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: U.S. At War: Salisbury Entertains | 8/24/1942 | See Source »

...days off, Farley seemed in a less pugnacious mood. He called Franklin Roosevelt "the beacon of hope of civilization"; he indicated, in true party fashion, that he would support Jim Mead if Mead got the nomination. Observers wondered whether Jim Farley was getting ready to toss in the towel or was just seeming to relax before throwing a crushing punch...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: U.S. At War: Big Jim Leeps Swinging | 8/17/1942 | See Source »

...Monel-metal urinals (70% nickel, 30% copper), chrome-plated brass towel hangers, aluminum lockers, 13,000 lb. of brass name plates are among the Navy's specifications for a seaworthy cruiser...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Criminal Waste | 8/3/1942 | See Source »

Women can purchase tickets from the H. A. A. which entitle them to a towel and a bathing suit. They may wear the suit provided or bring one of their own if they prefer...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: HAA Backs Mixed Summer Natation | 7/8/1942 | See Source »

...exercise rooms in the Indoor Athletic Building on Holyoke Street as well as the tennis courts at Soldiers Field and Jarvis Field. Any male student may purchase a participation ticket for the 12-week term for $8.00, entitling him to the use of these facilities, including locker and towel privileges and the use of the pool for mixed swimming on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings. A student who attends only the first session will have $4.00 refunded to him at the close of the session; the charge for the second session only will be $4.00. Tickets should be purchased...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Plans for Summer School | 6/26/1942 | See Source »

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