Flying Fortress Saga From Clyde B. Welker During World War II
Captain Clyde B. Welker recounts a perilous mission over Lorient and Brest as his crew battles heavy flak and German Focke Wulf 190s. Despite multiple engine hits and wounded crew, the Flying Fortress returns, with bombardier Bentinck noted as missing in action but presumed to have served valiantly.
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Jerry Tae
Flying Fortress
England
Lorient
France
Somel
Bentinck
Gallos
Reed
Krucher
Frishhole
Popes
Bill Stroud
Stroud
Hilm
Jeece
Brestle
Cadet May Receives Naval Aviation Cadet Assignment
Walter May of 7 Highlands street Marblehead was named a Naval Aviation Cadet and sent to the Naval Air Training Center Pensacola for intermediate flight training. He previously studied at Holy Cross College and completed elimination and intensive courses at Grosse Ile Michigan earning wings of gold and commissioning in the Naval Reserve or Marine Corps Reserve.
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Pensacola
Fla
Walter
Mis
Ter D. May
Highland’ Street
Marboro
Asa Naval Aviation
Naval Air Training Center
Naval Service
May
Holy Cross College
Naval Air Station
Grosse Ile
Mich
Navy “Wings of Gold
Naval Reserve
Marine Corps Reserve
Sowing for Continuous Salad Leaves Through Summer
Advice on staggered sowings of leaf lettuce and escarole to supply daily salad leaves from May to August and into fall. Recommends multiple 20 ft sowings, April 15 and May 15/25 dates, with follow-up plantings of endive and escarole for late harvest. Emphasizes weather, succession crops, and garden planning to ensure 120 days of green salad.
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Gardener Says Winter Destroys Privet Hedges in City
Marlboro area gardener declares all local California privet hedges are dead after a severe past winter. He notes many have been cut to ground level and others attempt to salvage them, while some rose bushes were also damaged by the cold.
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Marlboro
California
Lights and Lyrics Across War Time Headlines
A collation of quirky anecdotes and cultural notes from wartime America. A bank check incident reveals security quirks of the era while palladium enters the jewelry talk. Lucille Norman’s rise brushes Hollywood after a Pearl Harbor broadcast disruption. Bob Hawke surveys soldier entertainment preferences ending with top five tastes. Broadway characters and nightlife tidbits close the column in brisk, period voice.
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Lucille Norman
Versailles
Metropolitan Opera House
Metropolitan
Pearl Harbor
Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer
Norman
Hollywood
New York
Funhouse Style Quiz Adapted From OCR Text
A string of multiple choice questions tests definitions and facts from horticulture hor ticulture and linguistics. The items ask about friendship counts hor ticulture clarity barbers fashion hyperbole patent history vicuna classification and related topics.
Nine Lair Family at Burlington War Plant
Nine members of the Lair family work at a defense plant in Burlington Iowa as part of national war production efforts. Jef Lair notes the family’s cooperation reflects widespread home front support during wartime.
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Burlington
Iowa
Jef Lair
The
Keee
Lair
Downhill Is Easy From Poverty to Wealth
A brief item notes a transformation theme from poverty to wealth highlighting a stark contrast in life circumstances. The phrase suggests a columnist teaser or a social commentary line without detailing individuals or events.
Guess Again Scoring Note From Puzzle Column
A puzzle column fragment lists scored answers with point values such as 18 points for a ce and 10 points for ay Bg. It mentions repeats for 20 points and includes a rating around 90ed with a remark about a bet and a rating range 70-75.
Husband and Brothers Serving in Armed Forces
Marlboro Mrs Michael Lepore formerly Joséphine DeSimone of Brooklyn has arrived to stay with her father Alphonse DeMionte of 487 Lincoln Street. Her husband and her four brothers are serving in the Armed Forces and one brother expects to enter service soon. Lepore son of Mr and Mrs Domonico Lepore of 9 Essex.
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Marlboro
Michael Lepore
Joséphine DeSimone
City
Yklyn
New York
Alphonse Demitione
Lincolin Street
Lepore
Domoni¢ Lepore
Essex
Podiatrist Vincent Pollina Seeks Laon and Even Sheinghem Title
Vincent J. Pollina, a podiatrist based in Laon and Sheinghem, announces professional services and care offerings. The notice highlights foot health expertise, appointment options, and locations served by his practice.
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Vincent J. Pollina
Laon
Sheinghem
Minute Make Ups Smile for Welcome
Ledger Syndicate WNU Feature recalls a cheerful welcome event and the upbeat mood surrounding a community gathering. The piece highlights local personalities and the celebratory tone of the occasion.
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Ledger Syndicate
WNU
Demand for coal reserves urged by defense official
Joseph B Hastman urged coal to order next winter's supply as shelter from possible shortages. He warned railroads lack sufficient equipment to meet peak demand, saying the coal must keep moving all year. The report lists several family members serving in the military services.
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Joseph B. Hastman
Office of Defense Tration
Possibi
Eastman
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