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“I’m Giving It to You Straight, Nora—I’ve Done Welding and You Won’t Like It!”
October
1
1944
E. SIMMS CAMPBELL
“I’m Giving It to You Straight, Nora—I’ve Done Welding and You Won’t Like It!”
October
1
1944
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“I’m Giving It to You Straight, Nora—I’ve Done Welding and You Won’t Like It!”
October
1
1944
E. SIMMS CAMPBELL
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