Flying Fortress Diary of Clark Field Attack Descent
Lieut Col Frank Kurtz recounts the December 8 1941 air raid on Clark Field Philippines as Old 99 is shot down and Fortresses burn. He describes P 40s bombers Nakajimas and Zeroes strafing the field, crew in a foxhole, heroic defense with .45 pistols, and the struggle to salvage damaged aircraft toward night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kurtz
Clark Field
Philippines
Kurtz
Formosa
Clark Ficti
Muroc
Bill Cocke
Glenn
Mount Arayat
Glenn Rice
Bose
Japan
Nakajimas
Corregidor
Whith
Bob Mey
Imperial Japanese Air Force
Davn
Luzon
del Monte Field
Mindanao
Colin Kelly
Australia
Elmer Brown
Brownie
Entertainer Kayes Rise From Borscht Circuit to Films
A review of Any Kaye, Sylvia Fine, and other show business figures in the era. It traces Kaye’s path from summer camps near New York to touring the Orient, night clubs, and stage, highlighting Sylvia Fine as a key songwriter. It notes Jane Powell’s rising star after Song of the Open Road and Cinderella Goes to Town, EdBer gen and Adolphe Menjou’s returns, Vincent Lopez’s popular shows, and Ronald Colman’s overseas fan mail. It also mentions Archie Andrews and new radio talent, Edith Herlick, plus Hollywood items about Jack Benny, Blondie’s real-life wife Patricia Van Cleve Lake, and RKO’s eight Zane Gray adaptations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Any Kaye
Samuel Goldwyn
New York
Borscht
Orient
Sylvia Fine
Dagwood
Arthur Lake
Blondie
Screen and Radio
Patricia van Cleve Lake
New Republic
New Fates
Practical Household Tips From an Old Column
Helpful hints cover wardrobe care brushing garments after wear and avoiding shine on worn fabrics. A oil-silk refrigerator tray catches drip from watered plants while potting and cooking. A strong chain replaces a ladder top rung for tree trimming and fruit picking. A baby safety tip uses screen door hook and screw eye to prevent tipping during mother’s chores. Shoes are rationed buckles unnecessary choose plain black pumps.
Lemon Water Wake-Up Drink for Constipation Relief
A glossy health note promotes drinking juice from two California Sunkist lemons in water each morning to relieve constipation without harsh laxatives. It claims lemon juice boosts vitamin C for fatigue resistance, supports digestion, improves appetite, and acts as a refreshing daily tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunkist
California
Brassards Identify Soldiers Roles on Left Sleeve
Brassards are armbands worn by soldiers to denote duties such as MP. They are positioned on the left sleeve above the elbow to indicate the wearer’s assigned task.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Orrousiy Owl
Virginia Valk
Western Newspaper
Union
Charlie McCarthy
Jane Powell
Edgar Bergen
Jane
Charlie’s
Cinderella
Adolphe Menjou
England
Algeria
Sicily
Vincent Lopez
Tanchenon
Lopez
Betty
Marion Watton
Karole Singer
Bruce Siayes
Ronald Colman
NBC
Montana
Sonald Colman Dunn
Army
Colman
Jack
Benny
Warner Bros
Archie Andrews
Mutual
Metropolitan Opera Company
Edith Herlick
John Hodiak
Lana Turner
Ana Sothern
Moisie
RKO
Kenny
Rosalind Russell
Zane Gray
Amos ’N
Andy
Madame Queen
Huser
Nere
Interstate Brick Company P
Sugar House Station
3100
South
TI East
Salt Lake City
Utah
Kelloga
United States
Fleischmann
Aed
Seno
New
Maxfield Feed & Seed CO
West Broadway
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