U.S. At War: Hats for Sale

One unforeseen obstacle to" WAC recruiting was the kēpi-like, cheesebox dress uniform cap. After much private heartburning, the WACs finally junked it in favor of a jauntier, less severe overseas cap.

Last week the Treasury Department was glumly trying to sell 76,712 discarded caps (at $2.20 each), had shown them to milliners, UNRRA and FEA officials, buyers for prisons. Sales to date: 0.

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