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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1945
Page
7
At Fort Custer Michigan a trainer teaches soldiers to squeeze the trigger rather than pull it, using a con traption that delivers a sharp whack to the seat of the pants when the mistake is made.
Lieut Col Frank Kurtz recounts the Swoose crew’s grim day in the Philippines when eight died and Old 99 was destroyed. The remnant 19th Bombardment Group heads to Australia, defends Java then New Guinea and New Britain, while Red Warner and crew chiefs share close calls. Major pacing and a forced landing lead to a dramatic save as Australian ranchers aid the survivors and Lt Cmdr Johnson bonds with locals.
The crew recounts a dawn view of a naval carrier formation below that included four carriers and escorts, their tense near encounter with enemy air power, and the Swoose’s dramatic return from Brisbane to San Francisco in 36 hours 10 minutes setting a trans-Pacific record. Margo learns her brother is stateside and finally speaks to him, ending with emotional relief.
A vintage pattern explains making a wheelbarrow with a wooden wheel and plywood ducks for decoration. outlines cutting, assembly and painting to achieve a lifelike look with yellow bills and black eyes. Pattern 258 includes large diagrams and a materials list. send 15 cents with name and address to request.
The Mt. Van Hoevenberg run at Lake Placid New York is described as the most dangerous sport in America. A four man sled completes a mile and a half with 26 abrupt turns in about 100 seconds. Spills are reported from seven telephone stations along the course. All riders including professionals must sign a waiver relinquishing the right to sue for damages in case of accident.
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