Corrigan Still Flying but in Right Direction
Corrigan, the famous pilot who flew from New York to Ireland in 1938, now works as a test pilot for Douglas Aircraft in Santa Monica. He remains a media figure, earning about $61,000 from his flight with roughly $25,000 left after taxes, and describes his A-20 work as enjoyable with one notable wrong-way incident early in his civilian career.
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Bold Air Crew Tragedy Kills All 14 Aboard Fort
Pvt Richard A Lackie of Buffalo and 13 others died when a Flying Fortress sank after a storm near the equator. The crew sought to fly with their own plane but were denied. The craft finally hit Panama after the diverging path through clouds.
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Tank Battle Thrills as Radio Codes Roar Across Italy
Reporter Tom Treanor recalls tank operations south of Monte Cairo where Battalion Commander H. W. Sweeting notes trucks behind Division and crews maneuver under live fire. Radiotelephone chatter blends code with combat scenes and warnings about identifying targets.
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Lemon juice remedy claims quick rheumatic relief
A home treatment for rheumatic pain recommends mixing four lemons juice with a quart of water and two week supplies of Sa-Ex or Ru-Ex compounds. Three tablespoons twice daily reportedly ease symptoms within 48 hours with a money-back guarantee if no improvement. Sold by druggists and general stores.
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