Heads and Headhunters in Malayan Jungle War Narrative
A Central Press story by Captain David Whiteford recounts Dyak trackers aiding British forces in Malaya. It describes headhunter customs, jungle warfare skills, omens, charms, and the bond between Dyaks and Guardsmen, including postwar photos with wives wearing caps.
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David Whiteford
Central Press
Ang ‘Twe
Baytown
Borneo
United Kingdom
Scots Guards
Jané
Dyaks
Vacancies for Reserve Auditors and Air Force Notices
Army Audit Agency seeks reservists with accounting degrees or CPA licensure for civilian audit work across multiple regions including Atlanta New York Fort Sam Houston Chicago Philadelphia and San Francisco Prior to 1950 audit staff limits declined and contract audits rose Army calls for qualified personnel WAC applications due May 1 yearly details at nearby recruiting offices Air Force announces rank changes from Sergeant to Airman and new titles for other enlisted grades to boost prestige Aviation Cadets urged to apply for pilot training US citizens over 19 up to 26½ with two years college and strong standards urged to visit local recruiting offices for details and application opportunities
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Army Audit Agency
Comptroller of the Army
Army
Atlanta
Georgia
New York
WW. C
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Chicago
Philadelphia
San Francisco
U.S. Air Force
U. S
S. .S. Army
Two Splash Days Planned This Year
Baytonians attending Galveston's Splash Day will enjoy two entertainment filled days May 3 4 5 with bathing beauty contests two parades fireworks King Neptune Splash Day dance and cork shower. The National Press Photographers Association convention May 4 5 overlaps the event with Miss National Press Photographer chosen Sunday May 4 and Miss Photo Flash chosen May 3. Jantzen will sponsor a parade of swimsuits Saturday afternoon at Stewart Beach featuring suits from the 1920s to 1950s. Britain’s average weekly family wage cited as eight pounds?
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Gulf Coast Press
Stewart Beach
Jantzen
Hunter Gels Venison on Water Level Bridge Incident
Carsten Hansen walked a water level bridge when a deer emerged from the lake. He fired a shotgun, missing the animal as pellets scattered. Hansen fled with the deer, pursued by a boat, then returned and killed the deer with the butt of his gun. He remarked that there is an easier way.
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Myrtle Beach
Carsten F. Hansen
Hansen
Alan Bins
Hanson
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