Mission to Mindanao Ends in Tragedy and Valor
An Omaha based narrator recalls the December fall of Clark Field and the subsequent retreat to Mindanao as American bombers endure harsh air war. The story follows pilots including Jim Connally, Eddie Oliver, and Frank, detailing daring rescues, improvised defenses, and a final doomed mission against Japanese forces off Luzon, with personal losses and a surviving crew member reflecting on duty, family, and sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colin
Marian
Corkie
del Monte
Old Jim Connally
Mindanao
Clark
al. Mueller
Syvil
Red Forts
Clark Field
Eddie Oliver
Apari
Bataan
Gibbs
Negros Island
Margo
Frank
Eddy
Eddie
Ma‘nila
Catone Eubank
Manila
Davao
18Th Bombardment Group
le Gaspi Bay
Luzon
le Gaspi
Harry
Jack Adams
Golf's Public Courses Rise as Private Clubs Fade in War Aftermath
The article notes golf's shift from elite private clubs to public courses as war changes leisure. Ben Sarazen predicts lower costs and new feeders to membership, with glass heads and plastics replacing costly equipment. Leo Diegel leads PGA efforts to use golf for veteran rehabilitation, including a nine hole course at Valley Forge General Hospital and broader government-backed programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EE Sarazen
Sarazen
Gok
Leo Diegel
Diegel
PGA
Golfers’ Union
Valley Forge General Hospital
Philadelphia
Wallace as Roosevelt running mate stirs dull strategists
The article weighs the likelihood of Mr Wallace being chosen as Roosevelt's running mate, noting CIO influence and Democratic hesitation. It discusses Rayburn and Barkley as possible alternatives, CIO fundraising and primary outcomes, and the wary mood among party leaders amid war priorities and internal splits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
DIO Washington
Roosevelt
Egsam
Rerburn
Senator Barkler
A. P
INS
Senate
CIO
Rayburn
Bersier
Walece
Rs Politice Action Committes
Ef Starmes
Mebema
Cestello
Aircraft Workers
Los Angeles
Sensier Holman
Oregon
Holmen
War Lebor
Wayne Morse
Holman
Estephiar
China
Mr. Roosevelt
Barkley
Democratic Party
Truman
Missouri
Lewis
Sun Suit Patterns Advertisement for Bibs and Transfers
An advertisement describes a sun suit for a sister expanding into a sunflower motif and a brother’s bib with playful colors. It notes Patten S31 with bib transfer patterns for nieces in several sizes and hints at delays due to high demand and current conditions. Orders are to be sent to a provided address.
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Patten
Skiny
Grave Digger Trapped by Own Deep Digging
A grave digger labors under a misstep and digs too deep. At night he cannot climb out and calls for help. A passerby lures him with dirt humor as the grave is revealed to be dangerously deep.
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Queens
Chapter
Omaha
Air Corps
Houghland
7Th Corns
Harry Schrieber
Jim Connally
Shorty
Pease
Lee Coats
Vandevanter
Nashville
Roger Downs
Northwestern University
Navy Air
Richmond
Fla
Gene Sarazen
Western New
Montgomery Ward
Mfr
Mfr. R
Ae Ko
Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept
W. Handotpa
St. Citicaga
Inebriate
Sregsteres
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