Tiger in Burma: GI Climbs Tree to Escape Hungry Tiger
Technician Fifth Grade Roberto Pena of the 10th Air Force, Eastern Air Command, was unarmed when a tiger approached him at a Burma water stream. He climbed into a tree as the tiger snarled, spent the night there, and left at dawn unharmed. Pena, from San Antonio, Texas, credited the episode with a spiritual lift during wartime service.
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Eastern Air Command
INS
Burma
Roberto Pena
Matagorda St
San Antonio
Tex
Signal Air Warning Battalion
10Th Air Force
EAC
Pena
Pen
Tarzan
Ration Stamps Schedules and Freeze Dates
Ration Roundup lists validity for meat fat and processed foods with Book four stamps through June 30 or July 31 and August 31, shoe stamps book three indefinite, and gasoline 15 A and 16 A coupons with four to six gallons. fuel oil period coupons valid through August 31. Ration boards are accepting applications for increases. OPA notes no plans to cancel next stamp August 1.
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Ember
Agust
OPA
Aer
Inc
Sweet Relief External Muscular Pain Relief Ad
For muscular pains if you feel stiff and achy that you can hardly walk sit or sleep in comfort get a bottle of SWEET RELIEF EXTERNAL and apply it to your sore muscles Then notice how fast the soothing medication starts to work Clip this advertisement take it to Manns Cut Rate Store Its worth 25¢ on your first purchase.
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Mann's
Doughboy Survives 14 Hours Under Fire in Philippine Ambush
Pvt. Fred P. Romero of Los Angeles recalls a 14 hour ordeal after an enemy ambush on a central Philippines island. He hid under a boulder with a grenade and watched Japanese soldiers pass by, then slipped away at night along a river to reach his lines. Other 31st division soldiers recount quick saves with bandoliers and bees nests during Mindanao fighting.
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Eighth Army
Philippines
Fred P. Romero
Cou
Los Angeles
Romero
31St Division
Mindanao
John C
Providence
R. L
Pacific
Who's Guilty Were Germans Responsible in World War III Debate
Four noted authorities debate German guilt on America's Town Meeting. William L. Shirer and Stanley High argue for holding the German people responsible, while Dr George N Shuster and Gerhart Seiger dispute it. The program is sponsored by Reader's Digest and airs at 8:94.
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Germany
William L. Shirer
Stanley High
George N Shuster
Gerhart Seiger
Reichstag
America
Reader's Digest
Safe And Sane Burma India Air Transport Record
India based RAF transport command reports a daily flight average equaling the earth’s circumference while serving India and Burma. In 78,500 hours and over 11 million miles flown there were four fatalities. In fifteen months the group carried 100,000 passengers 15,000,000 ds of freight and nearly 5,000,000 pounds of mail on an 18,000 mile route.
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London
R.A.F. Transport Command
India
Burma
Delhi
Rangoon
Radio Schedule Night Time Western Union Programming
Radio program listings detail a long Western network schedule with multiple serials dramas and musical guests. It lists times from 6:30 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. including The Adventures of Topper The Death Valley Sheriff Jack Armstrong and Captain Midnight plus news markets like Keyport and World News and Commentary.
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Bill
Jack Armstrong
Farrell
Nbdc
Cba
Captain Midnight
Biu-East
Hep Harrigan
Nbe
Cbs
Walter Kiernan
Terry
Chick Carter
Sparta
Biu- West
Mbs-Weat
House of Mystery
Nbe World News
Dbshay Amen
Tom Mix
Rob Burns
Nbe-Basie
Mr. Keen
Basie Dancing Music Orchestra
Dbs
Dixie
Benny Goodman
bin Arthur Hale
Mbs
East
Kaltenborn
Nbe- West Dancing Music Orches
Cha Karl Goodwin
Blu Frank Singiser
Lum
Abner
Art Massey
Topper
Cbs Dixie America Town Meeting Forum
Bing Crosby
Music Hall
Nbbe
Morton Gould
Gabriel Heatter
Joan Davis
Bob Burns
Hia
Abbott & Castel
Navy
van Cleve
bin Aveh Oboler
Rudy Vallee
Larry Douglas
Ripley
One Minute Test Questions About Classic Authors
Questions cover Enoch Arden the poet laureate and The Wonderful One Horse Shag author while asking who immortalized an old curiosity shop. The prompt also cites words of wisdom and etiquette tips about handling a stood up date with suggested coping activities.
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Enoch Arden
Birthday Reflections and Classic Puzzle Answers
A reader profile notes birthday celebrants value home life, study, generosity, and sincerity while enjoying reading and analytic thinking. Mercury brings social energy and potential party plans. The one minute test answers include Enoch and Little Annie tale, Oliver Wendell Holmes, and Charles Dickens in his novel.
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Lord Tennyson
Enoch
Little Annie
Annie
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Charles Dickens
1945 Anne Adams Summer Pattern Book Preview
Summer pattern book from Anne Adams offers cool styles easy to sew. Includes hat bag gloves patterns and color booklet. Priced at fifteen cents more for the full colorful collection.
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Anne Adams
Mustard Flour Remedy Shows Quick Hiccup Aid
A traditional hiccup remedy involves a teaspoon of mustard flour stirred into a cup of boiling water. The method assumes the strong taste triggers a reflex to reset the diaphragm.
Notice of Commissioner Sale in High Point NC
Guilford County North Carolina High Point Municipal Court through Commissioner Wilson Jr announces a sale of Hood Street parcels 47 82 83 and 64 in Will O Heights. The foreclosed tax lien property will be sold to the highest bidder at City Hall front door at 11 00 AM on July 11 1945 subject to outstanding taxes and local improvements.
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Liszie A. Sage
Evthie Ratoh Waser Snow
Archie Elledee
Archie Parrieh
Archie Parrish
City of
High Poiot
City of High Poict
Raich
Macon Seow
Archie Elieder
Archie Pariah
High Point
W. C
Hood Street
Will-O- Heights
E. Willis
Office of the Register of Deeds
Guilford County
Wilson, Jr
Nayar Women and Wives Questioned in Britannica Note
Britannica states Nayar women historically married to any man on leave while Nayar men were restricted from remarriage. The passage discusses social rules around wartime families and lineage among the Nayar community.
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Encycl
A Postcard Report On The Galapagos
Quito Ecuador Puerto Raquerizo hosts 300 residents with no store but a Darwin statue reflecting the islands famous for fresh water turtles. Located 600 miles from the coast the Galapagos attract scientists since 1835 explorations. War era garrisoning by U S forces noted. Excellent fishing could support seafood needs while vast cattle roam but wild dogs threaten them requiring control before use.
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Quito
Puerto Raquerizo
Ecuador
Galapagos Islands
Charles Darwin
Two-Tone Sandwich: White and Wheat Slices Combined
A note suggests making a two-tone sandwich by using a slice of white bread and a slice of wheat bread placed together. The idea blends textures and flavors for a quick, layered bite.
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Hunter College
Safe and Sane
Burma-India Air
Teterboro
Bendix Aviation Corp
A. Alexander
North Carolina
Dad
Depar LL
High Point, N. C
Galapagos
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Everfast
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