Queens Die Proudly in Battle Over Philippines
Lieut. Col. Frank Kurtz recalls the fatal day when the Japs attacked the Philippines. Eight of his crew died fleeing for shelter as Old 99 and other Fortresses were destroyed on the ground. After reaching Australia the squadron flies to Java for missions over the Philippines and Macassar Strait. Sergt. Boone describes how Queens die and a later encounter with P 40s leads to three Fortresses going down in flames.
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Frank Kurtz
Philippines
Australia
Java
Macassar Strait
Sergt. Boone
Queens
Captain Strother
Jim Worley
Madura
Fred Crimmons
Old Freddy
Surabaya Field
Malang
Surabaya
Eubank
Madiun
Jekyaka
Ray Cox
Tude
Johnny Hughes
Ray
Johnny
Malang Field
Boone
Jockstrap
Charlie
Madiun Field
McGee
Silva
Flying Fortress Tales of Java and Surabaya Combat
War diary recounts a bomber crew’s peril over Java and Surabaya. The captain, bombardier, and tail gunner describe a near catastrophe when an oxygen tank and fuel line were ruptured by a bullet. They limp home after diverse daily hazards, improvising defenses with Dutch help and enduring dire conditions at Malang and Madiun Fields.
Levee Bob Hope Stuns Studio With Photo Flub In Scene
Hollywood gossip roundup notes Bob Hope caused a reshoot for The Impatient Years after stealing a magazine cover moment from Jean Arthur and Lee Bowman. It recalls Cole Porter’s Night and Day, Joan Crawford’s Mildred Pierce, Kate Smith’s radio return, Pat O’Brien’s Marine training talk, and other showbiz tidbits and plans involving Warner Bros and Columbia Pictures.
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Bob Hope
Columbia Pictures
Jean Arthur
Lee Bowman
Jean
Lee
Irving Cummings
Mr. Hope
Warner Bros
Cole Porter
Xavier Cugat
Metro
the Waldorf
Cugat
Thn Seat s calet with smart bag to match
Fragmentary ad text describes a hat and purse set pattern labeled 770 with daisy motif for memory, listing stitches and materials. It directs readers to send an order, but specifics on vendor or date are missing.
Household Tips From A Past Era For Everyday Care
Practical home hacks including plant watering with cloth wicks across a water source, paint removal with ammonia and turpentine, saving fabric scraps from old work pants, keeping brown sugar soft with bread, preventing cake sticking with sugar dusting, restoring washing machine rollers with sandpaper, and washing delicate lace in sudsy fruit jars.
Territorial Rule Across Early United States Frontiers
The territories that formed the 48 states were governed by six foreign powers in part or whole. Great Britain held sway over areas of 30 states, France over 25, Spain over 19, Mexico over 8, the Netherlands over 4, and Sweden over 2.
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Great Britain
France
Spain
Mexico
Netherlands
Sweden
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LM Lé W.nlulfer
Wells
Virginia Vale
Western Newspaper Union
Warners
Joan Crawford
Mildred Pierce
Miss Crawford
Hollywood Canteen
Dane Clark
Kate Smith
We the People
Silver Theater
Bandwagon
Hall of Fame
EWT
Pat O’brien
Marine Raiders
Knute Rockne
San Diego
O’brien
Halls of
Pat
Jay Jostyn
Jay
Eddie Cantor
New York
Hollywood
Eddie
Purple Heart
Harry Savoy
NBC
Jimmy Wallington
Crown Prince
Kay Kayser
Rocky Mount
N C
Flower Parry
Jackie Coogan
Nee York
Park
Indiana
Roy Rogers
Sons of the Pioneers
Specia
Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept
W. Randolph St
Chicago
Oscar Wilde
Azound
China
John L. Collyer
B. F. Goodrich
Bfgoodrich
Ea BT
Soretone
Foster D. Snell, Inc
McKesson & Robbins, Inc
Bridgeport
Connecticut
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