Flying Fortress crew recalls Philippines clash and losses
Lieut. Col. Frank Kurtz recounts the fatal day in the Philippines when eight men died fleeing for shelter as Old 99 and other Fortresses were destroyed before takeoff. After escaped to Australia, the squadron resumes missions over the Philippines from Java, with a bombardier detailing trips to Brazil, Egypt, Iraq, India and Java. A cloud battle sees Zeros attack an E model Fortress, seven Zeros shot down.
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Frank Kurtz
Philippines
Australia
Java
Brazil
Egypt
Iraq
India
Robinson
Macassar Strait
Borneo
Celebes
Samarinda
Kendari
Eubank
Royal Dutch Air Force
Surabaya
Battlefront Reflections From a Bomber Crew in Java and Palembang
In Java and near Palembang a Fort bomber crew fights through flak and engine trouble. The pilot Gambles on a low altitude strike, scoring direct hits on a Japanese cruiser and a transport as Zeros press the attack.
OPA Beauty Ceilings Proposed As War Morale Tactic
The columnist mocks federal price controls on beauty services, noting Chester Bowles drafts an amendment to the price control act to regulate facials and cosmetics. The piece satirizes war effort ethics and municipal roles, and parodies slogans and patriotic rhetoric.
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Senate Banking Committee
Chester Bowles
OPA
Handsome Cushions From Remnants and Old Silk
A guide from Ruth Wyeth Spear shows making decorative cushions from existing fabrics such as skirt remnants and old silk. Cushions measure eighteen inches square with a satin backing and a contrasting silk edge fold. The method includes stitching, turning, and a four inch opening for filling, plus a trick to insert filling via a smaller opening.
St Joseph Aspirin Ad Claims Fast Pain Relief
An advertisement touts St Joseph Aspirin as the fastest pain relief, urging readers to demand it as the world's largest seller and implying higher prices elsewhere.
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St. Joseph
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