Flying Fortress crew recalls doomed Philippines day
Lieut. Col. Frank Kurtz recounts the fatal day when the Japs attacked the Philippines. Eight of his men died fleeing for shelter as Forts including Old 99 were demolished. After escaping to Australia the squadron flies missions from Java over the Philippines and Java Sea amid morale strain and Dutch bombardment.
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TNE
Frank Kurtz
Philippines
Australia
Java
Java Sea
Marblehead
Houston
Warrenfeltz
Night Assault on Java Coast Ends with Flight Across Java
In a tense midnight rush, American forces help Dutch pilots strike landing barges off Java. As dawn nears, they plan to move across Java to safety in Australia, while Dutch fighters and exhausted crews prepare to depart.
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Frank
Java
van Oeyen
Gnoro
Surabaya
Australia
Jack Dale
Jack
Jett
17Th Pursuit Group
Acolyte of Courage Anamaet and Java to Australia Flight
A wartime account follows Captain Anamaet and Dutch pilots in Java as they retreat from Jockstrap Field. After a desperate trek through a bombed airfield and a moonlit escape to Australia, the narrator recalls flames, raids, and the uncertain fate of Anamaet’s squad.
Glamourizing Laraine Day and Broadway Film Gossip
Hollywood notes recount Laraine Day’s move from nurse roles to glamorous leads in Bride by Mistake and the PR push around her image. Guests signing for repeats, radio stars and stage folks featured, with industry quips about contracts and publicity strategies.
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Fter
Laraine Day
Mary Lamont
RKO
Alan Marshal
Ethel Barrymore
Hollywood
Vanity Table From Old Mirror and Odds and Ends
A simple do it yourself vanity table built from an old mirror, orange crates, lumber scraps, a curtain rod and basic hardware. The guide notes curtains and a fringe skirt cover uneven edges and dents, and images show the swing back design. Copy of BOOK five and shipping details offered for 15 cents.
Mange and Scab of Animals from Government Programs
Dr. R. C. Surface outlines proven mange control through medicated oils and lime-sulphur solutions. Details dipping methods, sprays, and floor sanitation to kill mites, prevent spread, and protect livestock, poultry, and hogs with emphasis on Fidelity products and contacting Fidelity Laboratories for supplies.
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R. C. Surface
United States
U.S
Bureau of Animal Industry
Fidelity
Fidelity Laboratories, Inc
Chicago 9
Ill
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