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[Clipping: "WASPs Dedicate Fifinella Statue"] (open access)

[Clipping: "WASPs Dedicate Fifinella Statue"]

Newspaper clipping with an article about Fifinella, former WASP instructor Mrs. Dedie Deaton, and the history of the WASP. Part of a Dillard's advertisement is on the other side.
Date: June 15, 1976
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Democrats searching for unity among their ruins] (open access)

[Clipping: Democrats searching for unity among their ruins]

Clipping of an article from The Dallas Morning News about Democrats trying to find a message of unity.
Date: June 20, 2004
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Order of Fifinella Reunion Starts Today] (open access)

[Clipping: Order of Fifinella Reunion Starts Today]

Newspaper clipping about the WASP returning to Sweetwater for their 30th reunion as well as what training was like for them while serving in the military.
Date: June 23, 1972
Creator: Simmons, Wally
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: WASP Ceremonies Highlight of Reunion] (open access)

[Clipping: WASP Ceremonies Highlight of Reunion]

Newspaper clipping of an article discussing the the 30th Anniversary Memorial Reunion of the WASP in Sweetwater, Texas. The back of the clippings include local advertisements and articles.
Date: 1972-06-25?
Creator: Gordon, Patsy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: There's a Lot of 'New' At Abilene State Park] (open access)

[Clipping: There's a Lot of 'New' At Abilene State Park]

Newspaper clipping of an article about improvements at Abilene State Park in Abilene, Texas.
Date: June 1965
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Last 24 Hours in Dallas] (open access)

[Clipping: Last 24 Hours in Dallas]

Clipping of an article regarding the numerous recent news in Dallas from the last day. One of the news highlights in the article is boxed in red, which is about the new housing development where 600-700 homes were constructed on the 173-acre area on Forest Lane near Central Expressway that was sponsored by the Dallas Citizens' Interracial Association. Other news includes the Texas restaurant Association's convention and the return of Benny Binion, a gambler known for evading income taxes.
Date: June 7, 1953
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Grigson: gays suffer from pathological illness] (open access)

[Clipping: Grigson: gays suffer from pathological illness]

A newspaper clipping from the Dallas Times Herald from June 17, 1981 on Don Baker's case against the Texas law criminalizing homosexuality.
Date: June 17, 1981
Creator: Oglesby, Roger
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Sweetwater gets WASPs back for day] (open access)

[Clipping: Sweetwater gets WASPs back for day]

Newspaper clipping with an article about a recent visit from the WASP, their achievements, and the unveilling of the Fifinella statue. Other articles are also included on the other side.
Date: June 15, 1976
Creator: Thomas, Les
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Gal Pilots of World War II Will Hold Reunion in Texas] (open access)

[Clipping: Gal Pilots of World War II Will Hold Reunion in Texas]

Newspaper clipping from the Albuquerque Journal discussing the upcoming 1972 WASP reunion in Sweetwater, TX. On the back is part of a piece discussing security for the Democratic National Convention.
Date: June 18, 1972
Creator: Albuquerque Journal
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Gay man says he's 'typical'] (open access)

[Clipping: Gay man says he's 'typical']

Newspaper clippings from June 16, 1981 about the repeal trial for Texas Penal Code Article 21.06, in which Don Baker testified that he is 'typical.'
Date: June 16, 1981
Creator: Oglesby, Roger
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Memorial Reunion For WASPs is Now Underway] (open access)

[Clipping: Memorial Reunion For WASPs is Now Underway]

Newspaper clipping about the events to take place at the 30th anniversary memorial reunion for Women Airforce Service pilots. A signature that appears to read, "Ken Dick" (Ken Dickson?)can be seen on the back of the paper.
Date: June 23, 1972
Creator: Gordon, Joe
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Oak Lawn parade opens Gay Pride Week] (open access)

[Clipping: Oak Lawn parade opens Gay Pride Week]

A newspaper clipping from the Dallas Morning News from June 21, 1982 about Dallas Gay Pride Week in 1982 and some fights which occurred between LGBTQIA+ community members and anti-LGBTQIA+ members.
Date: June 21, 1982
Creator: Malkowski, Karen
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Front Page of the Sweetwater Reporter] (open access)

[Clipping: Front Page of the Sweetwater Reporter]

Newspaper clipping of the front page of the Sweetwater Reporter featuring three articles about the WASP and their reunion in Sweetwater: "Memorial Reunion for WASPs Is Now Underway;" "Miss Cochran Was Known For Her Flying Ability;" and "What did WASPs Find Here Today." The back of the clipping includes sports articles, a rendering of the parade route for the WASP reunion, and an ad for a car dealership.
Date: June 23, 1972
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History