Swoose Crew Members Share Duty and Dignity in War Tales
Lieutenant Colonel Frank Kurtz and the crew of the Swoose frame a personal narrative of air power in the Southwest Pacific. They note omissions while stressing accuracy and honor, with endorsement from General George H. Brett confirming the Java and Australia operations are historically correct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kurtz
George H. Brett
Clark Field
Pacific
Java
Australia
The Swoose Saga from Clark Field to War’s End
In a wartime reminiscence, pilot Frank Kurtz recalls Old 99 the Flying Fortress, its eight crewmen slain at Clark Field, the ship’s bond with the men who flew and worked her, and his vow to learn from the loss as he recounts the field’s ruined warbird and the sailors who died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood High School
Frank
Margo
Randolph Field
Tex
Arthur Edward Gary
Clark Field
Formosa
Boeing
Manila
Dodson
Old 99
Sergeant Burgess
Texas A. & M
Kathleen Norris on Independence and America’s Rise
Kathleen Norris reflects on Fourth of July ideals and America's global growth. She contrasts US progress with European rigidities, praises liberty and charity, laments past missteps, and envisions unity and resilience as the nation faces danger. She looks ahead to a birthday in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
World of
Nations
Congress
Washington
England
Agincourt
Dunkirk
Europe
New York
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Sweet Land of Liberty Anniversary Reflection
A patriotic sketch celebrates the United States birthday and the 1776 ideal of individual liberty. It notes the fledgling nation's struggle against Britain, rapid growth, and emergence as a world power driven by freedom. The passage underscores freedom as the nation's most precious treasure beyond wealth and engineering feats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Asia
United States
America
Efficient Housekeeping Principles for Quick Home Care
A practical guide outlines efficient home management. It emphasizes eliminating unnecessary motions and placing equipment where used. Regular bed making and proper corner anchoring keep covers in place, and daily tasks like smoothing sheets and plumping pillows take only a minute each morning.
Pattern No 5162 Kitten Towels order details
To obtain transfer patterns for all seven kittens and the stitch sketches and color chart for Kitten Towels Pattern No 5162 send 16 cents and your name address and pattern number. Demand is high and war conditions cause longer processing time. send orders to the stated address.
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Wake Island
Far East
Far Eastern
Philippines
United Nations
19Th Bombardment Group
Harry Schrieber
Charlie Reeves
Rowland Boone
Red
Warner
Air Corps
Kansas City
Kathleen Norris
Bell Syndicate
WIN
By Kathleen Norris
Sweet Land OF Liberty
Sewing Circle
South Wells St
Sedli
Eworrk
Chicago
Seiliaca
Ae J Tillman Co
Aurora, Ill
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Lydia E. Prenam
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