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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1944

Page

5

Bong Declares Jap Flyers Have Lost Skill In Combat

Maj. Richard Bong argues Jap air crews have deteriorated in ability after exposure to Allied advances. He reflects on P 38 superiority, his own gunnery training, respect for aircraft, and a stint as an instructor that humbled him and sharpened his combat instincts. The piece closes with a political note on Roosevelt’s reelection.

Folde Army Air Force Maj George Welch Wilmington Del

Anti Fourth Term Democrats Back Bricker Nominee Hope

The Democratic national committee said it would support Gov. John W. Bricker of Ohio if he is the Republican nominee opposing President Roosevelt. Chairman Dr. Gleason stated the party is prepared to back Bricker in that scenario.

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

Naval air unit horizontal 2 near 23 work unit 25

A puzzle style clue list presents a series of numbered hints and cross references including naval terms, measurement abbreviations, chemical symbols, and common nouns. The items require solving to fill a themed grid or crossword style answer set.

Curious Wanderer Seeks Life’s Hidden Mysteries

A reflective verse fragment portrays a curious traveller traversing the world with eager eyes. The narrator contrasts the hawk and eagle’s view from above with human wonder on earth, pondering life’s mysteries, birth, and death while walking the world with gleaming curiosity.

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