Flying Fortress story from the Philippines to Java
Lieut Col Frank Kurtz recalls the fatal day in the Philippines as eight crewmen die fleeing for shelter and Old 99 is destroyed before takeoff. After reaching Australia the squadron flies missions over the Philippines from Java while the bombardier recounts trips to Brazil Egypt Iraq India and Java. A cloud battle sees swarms of Zeros attack an E model Fortress with seven Zeros shot down.
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Frank Kurtz
Philippines
Australia
Java
Brazil
Egypt
Iraq
India
Robinson
Macassar Strait
Borneo
Celebes
Samarinda
Kendari
Eubank
Royal Dutch Air Force
Surabaya
Bombardier in the Java Battle Retells a Low Altitude Strike
The bombardier recounts a Java mission against a Japanese cruiser and a transport at low altitude near Palembang. He describes air combat, midair repairs, the loss of Major Robinson, and the crew's efforts to support the aerial campaign as Allied forces push to hold Java.
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Robinson
Malang
Major Robinson
Borneo
Duphrane
Duke
Janwen
Java
Sumatra
Holland
Germany
Gestapo
Palembang
Skiles
Northcott
San Francisco
Muroc
States
Hollywood stars invest in real estate and radio moves
Glamour figures like Paulette Goddard and Georgia Carrol discuss buying and selling homes, renting for family use, and diversifying into film and radio work. Items mention Gracie Fields about Hollywood habits, Kenny Baker swapping roles for Groucho Marx, and various TV and radio casts adjusting for new projects and releases.
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Hollywood
Corinne Griffith
Ruth Roland
Paulette Goddard
Georgia Carrol
Kay Kyser
Columbia
Kyser
Marguerite Chapman
Kitten towel patterns offered with cross stitch designs
A nursery pattern catalog describes seven kitten designs for towels and kitchen decor. Patterns 5162 include transfer sketches and color charts, available by mail for 16 cents plus name and address. High demand and wartime conditions may delay some orders.
All-Purpose Bulletin Board for Kitchen
A versatile wall board for kitchens and other rooms offers decorative use and practical pinning space. The item suits Dad and Mom for studies and sewing rooms, while Grandmother enjoys family keepsakes and poetry. Pattern No. 267 with instructions and color guide is mailed for 15 cents.
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Grandmother
Button Customs Reflect Five Virtues in Confucian Thought
In China the common coat displays five buttons symbolizing the virtues of humanity justice order prudence and rectitude. The practice ties daily dress to moral reminder according to traditional Confucian ethics.
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Confucius
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Wwhite
W.N.U
Long Island
Malaya
Singapore
Boone
Standard Oil Company
Air Corps
Virginia
Western News
Tnion
Gracie Fields
Edgar Bergen
Charlie McCarthy
Gary Cooper
Ingrid Bergman
Fred MacMurray
Paramount
Piggy
Kenny Baker
Groucho Marx
CBS
Baker
Marx
Georgia Burke
New York
United Artists
Ian Thomas
Casey
NBC
Abie
South Seas
Archie” Gardner
Ralph Edwards
Dennis Mullane
Edwards
Mullane
Dennis Jr
Joseph
South Pacific
John Reed King
Fuerte
Sinatra
Michael West
Bright Horizons
J C Aubrey Smith
Hese
Sewing Circle Needlework
South Wells St
Chicago
Amé
Dad
Ruth Wyeti Spears
Bedford Hills
China
Zanzibar
Sulloan
Drug and Cosmetic
the Stillman CO. Dept
Aurora, Ill
Sioux City
Bishop's
Kellogg’s
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