They Were Expendable by Mount L Gj
Chapter synopsis of Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3 in the Philippines. Officers Bulkeley Kelly Akers Cox describe prewar buildup, sabotage of fuel, food shortages, and the December 1941 Japanese air attack on Cavite and Manila. Bulkeley recalls the lack of air cover, damaged base at Cavite, and looming missions as war expands in the Pacific.
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The
Philippines
Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3
John Bulkeley
R. B Kelly
Anthony Akers
George E. Cox Jr
Henry J. Brantingham
Australia
Bulkeley
Lieut
Kelly
Manila
Pearl Harbor
Mariveles
Bataan
Sisiman Cove
Navy
Moon
Corregidor
Formosa
Nichols Field
Cavite
Luzon
Admiral Rockwell
Ensign Cox
New York
De-Long
Rock
Slocum
Fleet
Lingayen
Colin Kelly
DeLong
War Bond Breakfast Gratitude As Family Supports War Effort
A breakfast scene centers on Small Joe discovering a twenty five dollar War Bond from his brother and the family’s quiet resolve to support the war. Parents share tears and talk of sacrifice while urging prayer, charity, and buying War Stamps and War Bonds.
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Small Joe
Pop
Mom
Brother
Joe
Honolulu
Indy
Grace
Treasury Department
Ostia Port Founded As Roman Military Town
Ostia, the port of Rome, founded in 330 B C, began as a primarily military town and served as Rome’s main naval hub in early days.
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Ostia
Rome
B. C
Needs Stunning Start The Loon Uses Water Takeoff Runway
The loon’s tiny wings force a running start across the water to lift off. The bird relies on momentum and timing to achieve lift before hitting the surface again, a dramatic display of avian adaptation in action.
Origin of Perfume Etymology Traces to Smoke and Fume
Perfume derives from a Latin term meaning smoke or fume and originally signified fumigation. The word’s sense shifted to mean a pleasant scent as usage evolved across cultures and eras.
May Day Origin Recounts Florada Roots in Rome
The article traces May Day's origins to the Roman Floralia festival, noting it was instituted in Rome around 238 B.C. The piece links the celebration to early Roman rites and the spread of springtime festivity across cultures.
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Rome
Solar Eclipse Path Maximum Width Reported
The article states the maximum width of the solar eclipse path is 160 miles. It notes this measurement defines the broadest geographical band where totality or notable shading will occur, highlighting the event's scale and visibility range for observers.
The Army's giant 210 mm howitzer Big Bertha unveiled
The largest field gun in the Army is the 210 mm howitzer nicknamed Big Bertha. A twenty foot barrel is dragged into position by tractors, then its wheels are removed and it is bolted to the emplacement ready to fire on a target about twenty miles distant.
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Manila
Bataan
Corregidor
Nut Processing and Eight Bells Changes Explained
Nut processing lines describe separation of fuzz and dirt from walnuts almonds and filberts using rotating drums and water wash followed by shell polishing and drying. The text then notes a chemical preparation term and details that eight bells can produce 40 320 distinct changes in a peal.
Madeira wine's popularity grows in Scandinavia and Portugal
Portuguese wine export data show Madeira remains a top seller to Scandinavian markets. The article highlights strong demand in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden alongside Portugal's own growing consumption abroad.
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Portugal
Madeira
Don't Be Match Maker in a Mahogany Living Room
A modern coffee table in light mahogany fits a traditional eighteenth century living room. Even a couple of lighter pieces can brighten a dark room ensemble without clashing with mahogany furniture.
Akron synthetic rubber plant hits record production total
Fresh from the rolling mill at the left, a slab of synthetic rubber at a government plant in Akron operated by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company marks the highest production total by any synthetic rubber plant in the country. The figure cannot be disclosed for national security, but the total pounds are described as astronomical, typical of large agricultural units.
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Akron
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Washington
Walter Kling
R. W. Moorhouse
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