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D12929-21
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- 1942-06-13 (Creation)
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Actress Lana Turner speaks to crowd at the newly dedicated Liberty Center, South 10th Streets between "A" and Pacific Avenue, during her visit to Tacoma for a War Bond rally. Washington Hardware is seen across the street to the rear. Miss Turner wrote her own speeches for these War Bond drives but much of her talk was spontaneously off-the-cuff. Her appearance was carried over the air on KMO for those unable to attend. She helped to dedicate the Liberty Center, similar to Seattle's Victory Square, on June 13, 1942. An army band and army talent entertained the huge throng for a hour while Miss Turner personally autographed bond applications made during the noon ceremony. $25,625 was raised during the dedication. (TNT 6-11-42, p. 1, TNT 6-14-42, p. 1) TPL-2000 ALBUM 5.
Turner, Lana, 1920-1995; Actresses; War bonds & funds--Tacoma--1940-1950; Public speaking--Tacoma;