Memory serves accuracy in Pacific air saga
Lieutenant General George H. Brett endorses the memoir of five Swoose crew members, confirming the Java and Australia operations depicted are historically correct. The author notes omissions to focus on personal narratives while aiming for fairness and accuracy in recounting Southwest Pacific air war feats.
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Frank Kurtz
George H. Brett
Clark Field
Pacific
Java
Australia
The Swoose Returns a War Horse to Peace
Aboard the aging Swoose, Lt Gen George H. Brett’s transport once survived Clark Field and Java. Pilot Frank Kurtz, Olympic diver and decorated officer, stands with crew Margo, Schrieber, Reeves, Boone, and Warner as the veteran aircraft and its stories reach a calmer chapter.
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Wake Island
Far East
Clark Field
Philippines
Java
George H. Brett
USA
United Nations
Frank Kurtz
19Th Bombardment Group
Margo
Harry Schrieber
Charlie Reeves
Rowland Boone
Red” Warner
Air Corps
Red
Australia
Frank
Kansas City
A Pilot Remembers Old 99 and the eight crew in line
An Olympic platform diver recalls a wartime mission and the loss of eight crew members aboard Old 99 the Flying Fortress. He describes the crash site the eight bodies and his bond with crew and plane as he vows to learn from the tragedy.
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Hollywood High School
Frank
Margo
Randolph Field
Tex
Arthur Edward Gary
Clark Field
Formosa
Boeing
Manila
Dodson
Old 99
Burgess
Texas A. & M
Treating Epilepsy and Meningitis With New Drugs
The article discusses historical epilepsy care with bromides then barbiturates and benzedrine sulfate as a mood stabilizer. It cites reduced meningitis death rates in World War II due to drug therapies like sulfadiazine. Colonel Thomas predicts continued low mortality with early, proper treatment and notes variability in severe cases.
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G. Cook
Journal of the American Medical Association
Henry M. Thomas
United States Army
Thomas
Applique Lingerie Set Cutting Pattern Notes
The note outlines steps to obtain a complete cutting pattern for slip panties and applique. It lists finishing instructions and emphasizes acquiring patterns for the applique lingerie set, detailing pattern layout and construction sequence to ensure accurate fabric pieces and fit.
Treatment guidance for herpes zoster and drug availability
The article explains there is no special cure for herpes zoster and pain relief is by drugs as the condition runs its course in four to six weeks. It also notes sulfa drugs are available to civilians, while penicillin is not.
Household Tips For Busy Mothers
An oil-silk refrigerator bowl cover catches drips after watering. A screen door hook and screw eye in each room safeguard babies from tipping high chairs. Brush garments after each wearing to avoid shine on trousers and skirt seats.
Naval salvage value reaches half a billion dollars
Since 1941 the U S navy has salvaged naval and merchant ships and cargoes excluding the Normandy operation with a total salvage value of 500000000 dollars, about 125 times the cost of saving them.
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U. S. Navy
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