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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1962

Page

8

Flying Turtle in a G-Suit tops RAF Singapore squad

SINGAPORE Pilot Officer Frederic du Cross is the fastest tortoise in RAF 20th Squadron based at Tengah. He travels in a custom G-suit with air vents and coconut fiber padding, aboard Hawk jet fighters, while handler Flight Officer John Smith develops an ejector seat and parachute for him. Freddie shares a bungalow with his wife Wilma and remains teetotal, unlike Elbert the earlier mascot who died drunk in Germany.

Singapore Frederic du Crosses Royal Freddie RAF 20Th Squadron Tengah John Smith Portsmouth England Wilma Elbert Germany

Good Portraits At Home From Scotsman Method

Instructional piece by Bob Wands of Wide World Photos explains a simple at home portrait setup. Corner of a bare room, back wall for direct camera aim, bounce flash off side wall to soften shadows. Tips include posing, avoiding downward gazes, and lighting differences by gender.

Bob Wands Wide World Photos, Inc

Taxpayers urged to deposit taxes and file forms by August 10 1962

Taxpayers must deposit full tax payments in local banks or Federal Reserve banks by the last day of the month following the tax liability month. Those who deposit on time gain an extension to August 10 1962 to file forms 720. Validated Federal Depositary Receipts must accompany returns mailed to District Director of Internal Revenue 221 State Street Augusta Maine.

Internal Revenue Whitney L. Wheeler Ter Federal Reserve Bank District Director of State Street Augusta Maine

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