Flying Fortress Crew Flees Philippines to Java
Lieut. Col. Frank Kurtz recalls the fatal day in the Philippines when eight men died fleeing for shelter and Old 59 was demolished before takeoff. Escaping to Australia the squadron flies to Java for missions over the Philippines. A motor is hit, they lose altitude but complete a bomb run and head for Malang Field before turning back. The crew reacts to a U S magazine publishing a full diagram of the E model Fortress.
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Frank Kurtz
Flying Fortress
Philippines
Australia
Java
Kurtz
Malang
U. S
Skiles
Boudria
Belem
Natal
George
Brazil
Atlantic
Freetown
Africa
Nile
Khartoum
Iraq
Bangalore
India
Palembang
Sumatra
Surabaya
Malang Field
States
Frank
First Battle Mission in Borneo Coast Skirmish Afloat
A WWII air crew recounts a grim raid over Ma cassar Strait. Major Robinson leads Forts in a tense run against a Japanese task force, fending off twin-engined zeros and pursuing combat with heavy anti aircraft fire. The tale ends as the lead plane signals to switch targets and press on.
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Robinson
Borneo
Macassar Strait
Charlie Britt
Tarret
Major Robinson
Skiles
Washington Digest Allies Hold Offensive Invasion Advantage
A BAUKHAGE analysis argues that German interior lines become a weakness on defense while Allied exterior lines offer mobility and breadth. It notes Nazi myths of security and potential German reluctance toward revolution, with emphasis on military geometry and strategic balance amidst ongoing European conflict. It also reports U S vocational training programs expanding automotive and farm-related courses to boost war production and food security.
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WNU Service
Union Trust
Washington, D. C
Europe
Veritas
Norman Maier
University of Michigan
Munich
Hitler
Germany
Russia
Murmansk
Africa
Middle East
von Clausewitz
Office of Defense Transportation
Automotive Industy
United States Office of Education
Congress
Office of Education
State Board For Vocational Education
William T. Spariton
Division
U. S. Office of Education
Jon
Yoral
Women make up about thirty percent of U.S. Army civilian staff in SW Pacific
A Melbourne broadcast reported 20 000 Australian civilians employed by the U S Army in the Southwest Pacific with roughly 30 percent women. In Kiangsu and Ch'eng districts Chinese rice is sold only to the Japanese for military use. The Tokio regime formed home guard units in 13 Japanese hubs for anticipated Allied air raids. Allied air drops over occupied Holland include a Dutch weekly and a monthly magazine since last May, per London disclosures.
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U. S. Army
Southwest Pacific
Melbourne
U. S
China
Kiangsu
Chenang
Japan
Holland
London
Cookie Jar and Shelf Craft by Ruth Wyeth Spears
A home made cookie jar and corner shelf design by Ruth Wyeth Spears uses simple straight cuts and a small corner shelf pattern. Pieces can be cut at a woodworking shop or at home with basic tools. A full size pattern and stencil guide are mailed for 15 cents with Pattern 266.
End Laxative Habit This Easy Way Wake-Up Drink
A health note promotes lemon and water as a morning wake-up drink. Juice from one Sunkist lemon in water is claimed to stimulate regular elimination, boost vitamin C, and aid digestion.
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Sunkist
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Berlin
Gestapo
Friederichstrasse
Bankhage
Tokio Government
Ruth Wyeth Spears
Bedford Hills
New York
Wame
South Africa
Ser Seemous
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