Flying Fortress The Swoose in the Philippines and Australia
Lieut Col Frank Kurtz recalls the fatal day in the Philippines as eight crewmen die and Old 99 is lost. The 19th Bombardment Group escapes to Australia then fights from North Australia to defend New Guinea and New Britain with help from the 7th. Red Warner remembers a near miss with the general aboard and hugging the ground to avoid dive bombing.
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Frank Kurtz
Philippines
Australia
19Th
Java
U.S
New Guinea
New Britain
Red Warner
Swoose Returns Home After Trans Pacific Flight Record
The Swoose crew recounts a perilous forced landing in Australia, evading Japanese carrier fleets, and a dramatic return to San Francisco. The pilot describes balancing the bomber with a pacing Major passenger, aerial fight nerves, and a triumphant 36 hour 10 minute Brisbane to San Francisco crossing. Margo reflects on hearing Frank’s voice and crying with relief at homecoming.
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Grummans
Brisbane
San Francisco
Clark Field
Margo
Air Corps
Frank
States
Hollywood actors rise amid studio power wars
The piece argues actors are treated as property by some studio bosses and outlines how several stars gained success by proving their worth. It highlights Joan Leslie Dolores Moran Alexis Smith Robert Alda Eleanor Parker Dane Clark Marjorie Reardon Elizabeth Taylor Diana Lynn Sonny Freddie Bartholomew Mima Gombell June Allyson and others who progressed by staying active and developing their craft.
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Joan Leslie
Warners
Gary Cooper
Sergeant York
Jimmy Cagney
Joan
Ida Lupino
Dennis Morgan
Jack Carson
Dolores
Humphrey Bogart
Dolores Moran
Alexis Smith
Robert Alda
Bob
George Gershwin
Eleanor Parker
Cleveland
Ohio
Joseph P. Davies
Moscow
Eleanor
Paul Henreid
Dane Clark
North Atlantic
Uncle Sam
Metro
Paramount
Marjorie Reardon
Elizabeth Taylor
National Velvet
Diana Lynn
Sonny
Freddie Bartholomew
P.R.C
Mima Gombell
Meanies
Universal
Jimmy McHugh
Little June Allyson
Dick Sewell
Jimmy
The Priest in the Life of Israel
A study of Eli as high priest and father warnings on holy calling and responsibility. It notes Eli’s failure to discipline his sons, the rise of Samuel, and the heavy judgment after Israel’s defeat with the ark, urging genuine faith over ritual show.
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Israel
Eli
God
Aaron
Christ
Andrew Murray
Samuel
Temple
Paul
Lesson Subjects and Scripture Texts Selected for August 13
Lesson materials chosen by the International Council of Religious Education outline topics and accompanying scripture readings for August 13. The notice notes permission for use and highlights the study focus and figurehead organizations involved in the program.
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International Council of Religious Education
Cornerstone Location of the Capitol
The cornerstone of the nation's Capitol lies at its east front, a ceremonial placement marking the building's core. Ask Questions reveal contextual trivia about historic sites and national landmarks and related terms.
Unknown corner stone site and bold girl noted
The corner stone location remains unknown. A rude bold girl is described. Carrie Nation favored a hatchet as a weapon. Ride it describes a droshky a four wheeled carriage. Venetian gondoliers are referenced. The process heats liquid to vapor and condenses steam back to water.
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Carrie Nation
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Conrad
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Peter Wilcox
Taussig
Harold L. Lundquist
D. D
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Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
New York
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Aray
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