Flying Fortress War Memories From a Harrowing Air Battle
A veteran recalls a brutal air battle aboard a Flying Fortress over Madura Java. A chute failure, a bomb bay salvo, and a crippling oxygen leak lead to a desperate return to base. Despite two wrecks on the coast, crews battle to land, salvage the field, and endure en route incidents, all underscoring the plane's perilous yet revered role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Strother
Jim Worley
Frank Kurtz
Madura
Java
Fred Crimmons
Freddy
Surabaya Eo
Diane
War Diary From Java Airbase Describes Night Bombing and Struggles
A World War II diary recounts pilots from Malang and Madiun facing limited air cover, harsh weather, and supply woes. It details a night mission against a Jap task force, perilous landings, and Dutch mess conditions as equipment and beer stock are cut by Japanese raids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Hughes
Java
Ray
Zeras
Johnny
Feros
Malang Field
Boone
Australia
Malang
Jackstrap
Tilden a tournament tough icon at Forest Hills Red Cross set
Biographical profile recalls Big Bill Tilden as history’s greatest tennis figure, noting his stamina, power, and court leadership. It highlights his Forest Hills return for a Red Cross fundraiser, comparing eras with Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, and other legends, and recounts legendary matches, aces, and championship grit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bill Tilden
Bill Tilden
Babe Ruth
Jack Dempsey
Willard
Ty Cobb
Rogers Hornsby
Red Grange
Bobby Jones
Jean
Tilden
Kinsey Brothers
Eddie Conlin
Big Bill
Eddie
Little Bill Johnston
Forest Hills
Little Bill
Vines
Red Cross
Pineapple Doily Pattern Offer for Collectors
Pineapple Doily pattern features seven motifs with small flower clusters. About 11 inches. makes a centerpiece. ideal as a gift. Send 15 cents and 1 cent postage for Pattern No 735 Pineapple and Flower Cluster Daily. include name, address and pattern number.
Clash of eras in sports ranks Old Guard and Youth
The Qur army and navy mix younger fighters with many older men. The two groups spar over the past versus the present. The older faction recalls the Golden Age of the twenties while all measurable aspects of sport show steady improvement over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth Vines
Tilden
Vines
Upper
New York
Cincinnati
Bill
Qur Army
Bright cherry spray appliqué dress with bonnet hat set
A sun suit or tiny dress is enhanced with a bright cherry spray appliqué. The matching open air bonnet is flattened and buttoned to form a hat. The complete set requires little material or effort.
Early Birds Claim Ground With Spring Songs
Science Service notes that early spring bird songs come from males staking out territory rather than courting. The first arrivals guard worm-rich areas, signaling trespass warnings as pioneers did in the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Science Service
West
End Constipation With Lemon Water Wake-Up Drink
A health note urges drinking the juice of one Sunkist lemon in a glass of water each morning to stimulate natural bowel action. It touts vitamin C, B and minerals, plus digestive benefits and a refreshing wake-up effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunkist
California Sunkist
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L White
UEENS
W.N.A
Burabaya
Fubank
Madiun
Okyakarta
Surabaya
Ray Cox
Charlie
Madiun Field
McGee
Silva
Wren Golf
Wykagyl
N. Y
Byron Nelson
Vinnie Richards
Frank Hunter
George Church
Hinly
Sewing Circle Needlewore
New Montgomery St
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Francisco, Cab
Rover
Ath
Foster D. Snell, Inc
MecKesson & Robbies, Inc
Bridgeport
Connecticut
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