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Why Hamblin Goes Overseas A Hard Night In Tokyo
Dora Jane Hamblin recalls an overseas evening from Tokyo when she and six Iowa men aboard a topless jeep joined sailors, hosted a rooftop ice cream feast, survived a surprise water flood, and ended with a fire department misadventure. The tale blends humor with wartime life and ends with a fond memory of a unique night abroad.
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