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Calling All Girls #7
"Calling All Girls" #7 is an anthology publication featuring multiple content categories. Notable pieces include "Girls in the News," a photo-illustrated section covering achievements of real young girls including Mimi McIntosh's prize-winning square dance costume design, Harriet Scher's painting award, and the Dionne quintuplets' birthday celebration. The issue also contains a story about Rita, a thirteen-year-old girl who has traveled over six thousand miles across multiple continents due to her father's naval service, detailing her experiences living in places including Honolulu, China, Manila, Java, and Singapore. Additionally, an illustrated story titled "Little Arab Ali" depicts two young women in a Middle Eastern setting learning about local customs, writing a book about their experiences, and corresponding with soldiers serving abroad.