9/9/1944 REDHEADED GIRL MISS AMERICA
From Atlantic City: For the first time in the history, the title of “Miss America” was won by a red haired contender - “Miss Washington, D.C.,” 19-year-old Venus Ramey.

Born in Ashland, Kentucky, she boasts an extremely fair complexion and was said by the judges to have compelling blue eyes.

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Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel, CDNC, UC Riverside
Photo: MissAmerica.org
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9/6/1944 CANNED GOODS NOW ALMOST POINT FREE
Washington DC: Rationed processed foods underwent its largest cut when 17 items including canned vegetables, baby foods, soups, and baked beans were ordered point-free. The surprise move was announced from the White House and did not affect rationed meats, butter, cheese and other foods taking red points.

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Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel, CDNC, UC Riverside
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9/4/1944 QUESTION OF INDIA MUST BE MET SOON BY LEADERS
President Roosevelt & Prime Minister Churchill may decide India's future when they meet soon. Advice from Ambassador William Phillips warns Britain's attitude toward Indian independence jeopardizes military operations and recommends they declare a post-war date for independence.

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Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel, CDNC, UC Riverside
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Now broadcasting: Outpost In Paris & Liberation Day!

Follow Walter Klondike's journey through World War II as he maintains a radio outpost at the top of the Eiffel Tower. Continue the journey in LIBERATION DAY as he attempts getting out of Paris as the Allies reach the city. Get a fictional taste of the Liberation of Paris with these special broadcasts! (Links in Bio)

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8/26/1944 EGYPT WILL SEEK FREEDOM FROM BRITISH RULE
From Cairo, Aug. 26 — Premier Mustafa Nahas Pasha indicated that after the war Egypt would seek amendment of the 1936 treaty with Britain so as to give Egypt “complete freedom.”

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Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel, CDNC, UC Riverside
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HAPPY WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY!

Commemorating the certification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution on August 26, 1920, which granted women the right to vote in the United States. The day was established by Congress in 1971, following efforts by Congresswoman Bella Abzug (D-NY) and other women's rights activists.

Photo: Library of Congress
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8/24/1944 PATRIOTS FREE PARIS AFTER BATTLE AGAINST NAZI GARRISON
Paris, freed yesterday by its own people, was reported to have been occupied early today by the Second French Armored division and some American units ordered into the city by Lt. Gen. Omar N. Bradley to seal the patriots' victory.

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Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel, CDNC, UC Riverside https://cdnc.ucr.edu/
Photo: Wikipedia
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