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The Sporting Scene
Despite material shortages, the mermaids are more than holding their own on the U. S. beachheads
August
1
1944
HERB GRAFFIS
The Sporting Scene
HERB GRAFFIS
August
1
1944
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SPORTS
The Sporting Scene
Despite material shortages, the mermaids are more than holding their own on the U. S. beachheads
August
1
1944
HERB GRAFFIS
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