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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1944

Page

16

Bong Says Jap Flyers Have Lost Most of Skill

Maj. Richard Bong concludes his final INS interview by crediting superior P-38 design and extensive gunnery training for his success against Japanese pilots. He argues Nip planes show less enthusiasm and skill, and reflects on lessons from his own career including humility and the value of disciplined air combat.

Bong Richard Bong Lee van Alta INS Hollandia Wewak Port Moresby Dobodura Army Air Force George Welch Wilmington Del

Anti Fourth Term Democrats Back Bricker Run

The American Democratic national committee states it will back Gov. John W. Bricker of Ohio if he is the Republican nominee against President Roosevelt. The group’s chairman announced the stance in a Friday press statement.

Washington American Democratic National Committee John W. Bricker Ohio Roosevelt Dr. Glea

Edgar A Guest The Poet of the People

A poetic reflection by Edgar A Guest on curiosity and life’s mysteries. The speaker likens himself to a curious child walking the world with eager eyes, seeking hidden charms and understanding each day.

Edgar A. Guest the Poet of the People Small

Notable Naval Unit Mosaic Puzzle Clues Revealed

A naval aviation themed word puzzle lists across and down clues for Insigne Squadron 54 and related terms. Entries cover military, everyday items, and scientific symbols, inviting solvers to map horizontal and vertical answers.

U. S. Naval Aviation

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