Queens Die Proudly-LWMbilé headline tale of Forts and a doomed squadron
Lieut. Col. Frank Kort recalls the Philippines raid and Java battles in which Fortresses faced fierce Zero swarms. Queens die proudly with three shot-down planes, a gunner’s grim tales of oxygen leaks, railroad spikes, and the crew’s resolve. The unit, after Java rainstorms and Malang field chaos, fights on with makeshift repairs, Dutch logistics, and wary survival as they endure harrowing night raids toward Australia.
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Frank Kort
Philippines
Australia
Java
Macassar Strait
Sergt. Boone
Queens
Captain Strother
Jim Worley
Frank Kurtz
Madura
Fred Crimmons
Freddy
Surabaya Field
Malang
Surabaya
Eubank
Madiun
Jekyaka
Ray Cox
Tude
Johnny Hughes
Ray
Johnny
Malang Field
Boone
Jockstrap
Charlie
Madison Field
McGee
Silva
Baseball World Series Postwar Plan by Yale Coach Rolfe
Yale coach Rolfe proposes a national collegiate baseball championship after World War II. He notes the idea is timely as colleges and high schools expect enlarged athletic programs and baseball remains the natural game for many youths. He urges colleges to begin wartime planning now.
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Rolfe
Yale
American Legion
Big Ten
Midwest
National Football League
Four Freedoms and Ideologies Clash in Postwar Debate
The piece contrasts Four Freedoms with radical ideologies in domestic and international news. It argues for liberty and democracy for the individual, warns against state collectivism, and emphasizes democratic cooperation as the basis of victory and postwar peace. The author discusses education, sports, and political thought, urging clear definitions of liberty and justice.
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Four Freedoms
Washington
Beveridge
Britain
Congress
Impersonating U.S. Officers Penalized as Crimes
Collier's notes that impersonating a U S military officer is a felony with up to three years in prison or a $1,000 fine or both. Illegal wearing of a uniform is a misdemeanor with up to six months behind bars or a $300 fine or both. Last year 318 of 756 offenders were impersonators.
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Collier’s
RapidColl Ad Claims Collection Service Availability
A short Chicago advertising notice from Bo. at 30 W. Wash. announces rapid collection services with no collection charges. It promotes nationwide reach and emphasizes zero fees for the client. The ad lists the business location in Chicago, Illinois.
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RapidColl. Bo
W. Wash
Chicago, Ill
Adv
Lemon Water Remedy to Ease Constipation Promoted
A vintage style note promotes using the juice of one Sunkist lemon in a glass of water to ease constipation without harsh laxatives. It claims lemon juice alkalinizes and stimulates bowel movement, presenting lemon water as a refreshing wake up drink.
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Sunkist
Aig
California
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Lou Gehrig
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United States Armed Forces
Waite Hoyt
Cincinnati
Robert “Red” Rolfe
U. S
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