Queens Die Proudly in Philippines Battle Report
Lieut. Col. Frank Kurtz, pilot of a Flying Fortress, recalls the fatal day when the Japs struck in the Philippines. Eight of his men died seeking shelter as their squadron was demolished on the ground after escaping to Australia. Mes to Java carried on with many missions over the Philippines and Macassar Strait. Sergt. Boone describes deaths in eve press experiences. Java sea hosts searchers as Jap bombardment hits a Dutch town and air attacks strike ships.
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Frank Kurtz
Philippines
Australia
Java
Macassar Strait
Sergt. Boone
Eve
Peer
Margo
America
Frank
Vie
Florida
Cliff Jensen
Air Corps
March
Albuquerque
Morrison Field
Chiff
Truesdell
California
Cliff
Florida Sands
Java War Dispatches in a Dutch Hotel Front
In Java, a crew member recalls aid from locals digging foxholes, air battles near Madiun Field, and improvised weapon mounts. He describes life at a grand Dutch hotel in Surabaya with officers, a glamorous Dutch socialite, and tense surveillance amid retreating refugees. The narrative shifts to personal danger as a night assault tests vigilance, while news back home questions survival and future reinforcements.
Hollywood Hearts Lockets of Fans and Studio News
Alan Ladd tops fan interest with 7200 weekly requests for locket photos prompting Paramount to mint 100000 small prints. Marilyn Maxwell advances toward acting after Pasadena Playhouse and a Leo August sign. Fanny Brice curates a world children's art collection tied to her radio fame. Other notes cover Larry Douglas’s coast to coast radio debut, Jane Foreman’s stage seating request, and nods to June Duprez, Robert Watson, and Chief Willow Bird in film roles.
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Alan Ladd
Hollywood
Alan
Paramount
Marilyn Maxwell
Ted Weems
Pasadena Playhouse
Fanny Brice
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Seattle
Baltimore
Rochester
New York City
Make Your Cot Look Like a Sofa With Clever Covers
A compact bed setup uses a flat box on casters to store bedding and slides under the cot. Neatly fitted slip covers transform the cot into a sofa with matching side cushions and a coordinated back section for a tidier daytime look.
Household Handy Hints From An Old Cook Book
A white shellac finish on kitchen book covers stays fresh and dampens dried spots when ironing. Enamel inside window screens hides view while letting light in. Use pencil ends to flip fabric belts and orangewood for sharp corners. Sew twe pockets on aprons and use pockets for patches. A wooden salad fork helps washing jars. Use a dish cloth on it to finish the task. Remove ash and waste from living room into a large bag.
Bus Driver Quips as Passenger Moves Odds and Ends
A meek man boards the bus with a large bundle and jokes abound about littering the vehicle. The conductor teases about bringing a piano next, while the man explains his final move is near. The ad notes a homemaking booklet full of tips using inexpensive odds and ends.
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Hote
Huge Basket Granaries of South Africa
Natives store grain in large hampers called isilula. Each average basket holds 18 large bags of grain. The baskets ride dry climates well, being tightly woven to keep rain out and deter rodents.
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South Africa
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