Flying Fortress crew's perilous Pacific trek and air defense
Lieut. Col. Frank Kurtz recalls the Philippines raid that claimed eight lives as Old 99 and Forts were destroyed. After reaching Australia the squadron moved to Java for missions over the Philippines before defending Java itself. Allied air power rebuilds under MacArthur and General Brett. Battle actions include Squeeze's fighter group fending off Jap bombers near Kupang and Darwin and rescue efforts from Mindanao. The memoir recounts resilience amid fall of Bataan, Corregidor, and Del Monte Field evacuations.
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Frank Kurtz
Philippines
Australia
Java
U. S
Broome Field
Melbourne
Kurtz
Air Force
MacArthur
Darwin
Townsville
Brett
Moresby
Kupang
Timor
Squeeze
Bataan
Corregidor
del Monte Field
Mindanao
al Mueller
del Monte
Buzz Aldred’s daring air tactics over Darwin and Moresby
In vivid frontline detail, the narrator recalls Buzz leading twelve P-39 pilots over New Guinea. They face Zero intercepts above Lae and Owen Stanley Range, with five Japanese shot down that day. Buzz’s leadership inspires weary crews, while General Brett weighs orders that could ground him.
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Brett
Buzz
Moresby
Wagner
Philippines
New Guinea
Owen Stanley Range
Lae
Priest in the Life of Israel Lesson Text
The August 13 lesson focuses on the priestly role in Israel using I Samuel 2 27 30 33 4 12 18 and Golden Text Hebrews 5 1. It notes the priesthood's divine ordination to act for people before God and outlines key scriptural passages for study.
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Israel
Eli
God
Aaron
Christ
Andrew Murray
Samuel
Temple
Paul
Hand Painted Fabrics Rule Summer Style
Fabrics and prints with a hand painted look surge in summer fashion. Hand painted rayon and printed linens offer dramatic, artful patterns from tropical foliage to whimsical cockfight motifs, with versatile outfits for day and dinner wear.
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Western Newspaper Union
Bare midriff suit from drapery chintz sparks fashion trend
The designer uses white drapery chintz with violet border to create a chic bare midriff suit. A short sleeved bolero accompanies the dress fabric ensemble, offering modest coverage for lunch, tea, and dates.
Wide Shoulderline Update Dominates Blouse Styles
Fashion notes describe a major trend with a straight out shoulder silhouette and minimal top fullness. New shoulder pads from leading stores create width that visually narrows the waist. Yokes appear in many black wools with satin contrasts, including broad horizontal bands across the chest for a distinct yoke effect.
Satin gowns and suits dazzle in rich colors and bows
Gleaming satin dominates fashion with dinner and afternoon gowns in slim lines and a large hip bow. Smart restaurant suits use slipper satin, offered in black brown navy and vivid hues like deep fuchsia purple and rare gray satin.
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W.N.U
North Australia
Rabaul
New Britain
Navy
Coventry
RAAF
Slugger
Pell
Crete
International Council of Religious Education
Cherie Nicholas
Harold L. Lundquist
D. D
The
Moody Bibs Institute of Chicago
Releasedestern Newspaper Union
Post
Adv
New York
Hudson River
Bfgoodrich
Wyle
Jane
Serve Wonates
jpurlock-Neal Co
Nashville, Tenn
Stearns Sainict
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