Willkie Defeat Highlights Wartime Political Shifts
Washington observers note Thomas Dewey led Wisconsin Republicans to a strong win while Willkie finished last amid claims of weak selling points. Analysts say the result signals Dewey likely nomination and reflects broader war economy concerns and disillusionment with liberal opposition in the party.
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The Swoose and Old 99 in Philippine loss and recall
Lieut Col Frank Kurtz of the Flying Fortress recounts the fatal Philippine day when Old 99 was struck down before takeoff, eight crewmen killed, and changes ordered from camouflage to bombs then to cameras for a Formosa reconnaissance. The crew hears over the air that bombs drop on Clark Field as attackers advance.
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Glenn Rice
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Corregidor
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Luzon
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Mindanao
Colin Kelly
Australia
Elmer Brown
Brownie
Night Raid Aboard Clark Field Ends in Devastation
A retreating narrator recalls the brutal air attack on Clark Field. Japanese Nakajima and Zero aircraft strafed Fortresses, killed crew and caused widespread wreckage. Marines and three surviving planes salvage efforts follow as dusk settles and troops scatter to safer havens.
Germs: friends or foes in the cycle of life
A discussion asserts that germs, like living beings, reproduce rapidly and are essential to life. It notes that many germs are useful as decomposers and soil recyclers, while only a minority cause disease in a broad wartime framing.
Kellogg's All Bran Declared Aid For Chronic Constipation
A Charleston Missouri resident credits Kellogg's All Bran with eliminating year old constipation without medicine. Scientists explain the high cellulose content supports colonic health and gentle regulation.
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