The Swoose saga of a perilous Pacific escape
Lieut Col Frank Kurtz and the Swoose crew recount the fatal Philippine strike that killed eight crewmen and damaged Old 99. After flying to Australia they defend Java and New Guinea, escaping Wake and facing a carrier battle over an immense naval parade. The Swoose then makes a record Brisbane to San Francisco in 36 hours 10 minutes.
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Frank Kurtz
Philippines
Australia
Java
U. S
Australa
Fits
North Australia
New Guinea
New Britain
Red Warner
Swoose
Frank
Pacer
Red
States
Harry
Pacific
Eddie Rickenbacker
Navy
Grummans
San Francisco
Margo
Air Corps
Evicted Man Forbids Wife To Take Upper Teeth
Ruby Tar dio told Judge Robert J. Dunne that Frank Tar dio evicted her last August and did not allow her to retrieve her upper plate from the dresser. The judge ordered the teeth be retrieved from storage.
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Chicago
Frank Tardio
Ruby
Robert J. Dunne
Quit Battle for Big O'Dea Estate
Los Angeles reports the six year probate case over the 4 million dollar O'Dea estate closed after claimants waived appeals. The jury previously awarded the estate to three Irish cousins. 485 heirs were reduced to 40, with later developments including a Toronto claimant and the death of one winner, affecting distribution.
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Los Angeles
Michael Francis O’dea
Ireland
Lucy Fay Bales
O’dea
Mary Crane
Pansy Dunham
Toronto
Ont
Canada
Mary Lynch McCarthy
Limerick
Bridget Lynch Woulfe
O'Brien
County Clare
James Lynch
Six Mile Bridge
J. _Lynch
Young British Grab Off U S Army Surplus Goods
An officer notes British civilians especially children seized U S Army surplus during D day prep. He describes wooden boxes life belts helmets respirators boots and clothing as a vast hoard. Children led the grab as lorries dumped loads and dump officials were overwhelmed by the rush.
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London
U. S
The
National Association of Local Government
Army Man Named for Baby During Maneuvers in Alabama
A captain's wife informed the Adjutant General's office at Second Army headquarters that her newborn daughter should bear the name Mary Ann, seeking her husband's approval during maneuvers. The adjutant general's office complied.
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Second Army
Tennessee
Alabama
Adjutant General's Office
Mary Ann
P.S
Veteran’s Watch To Red Fighting Man
Fayette Alabama widow Margaret Campbell donates her late husband Wagoner Sims’s gold pocket watch to Russian War Relief. The watch, collected among 21,000 watches last year, will aid a Russian soldier or medic on the European front in memory of a World War I hero.
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Fayette
Ala
Wagoner Sims
France
Europe
Russian War Relief, Inc
Margaret 8
Campbell
Lesson for August 27 and Scripture texts se eels
A brief note from the International Council of Religious Education outlines August 27 lesson plans and scripture texts. The document emphasizes correct alignment of readings with curriculum and broad accessibility for teachers.
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Seeels
International Council of Religious Education
Pocaieedon
Israel's Saul Foretold and Beginnings as King
Analyzed lesson on Saul as Israel's first king, chosen by God and anointed by Samuel. Highlights include Saul's favorable traits, humble attitude, and principled rule, plus the public recognition at Gilgal and the call for church acknowledgment of divine anointing.
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Israel
Samuel
Saul
God
Gilgal
Earth
Christ
More Hat Inspires Elegant Fall Millinery Trends
Fall fashion notes celebrate the rise of the "more hat" movement with larger, impressive silhouettes, rich trims, and dramatic color. Satin and satin trims dominate, with berets, side drapes, feather flowers, and bold bows featured in advance Chicago shows for mid season and early fall 1944.
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Chi
Cago Fashion Industries
Union
Button-Up Coat with Colorful Buttons in Navy Wool
A navy wool coat with a slim short box silhouette and water blue lining features large bright colored poker chip buttons running from round neck to hem. The fashion note highlights button trends for the fall season and mentions accessories like a hat trimmed with many tiny buttons.
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Milady
Gloves Harmonized With New Hat Colors
Glove and hat sections showcase color coordinated ensembles for fall. Prominent shades include gay fuchsia royal blue turquoise violet gold orange and chartreuse with suede and jerseys crafted to harmonize with hats. A striking black suede glove features a jewel embroidered deep cuff and feathered detailing mirroring a feathered hat.
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Millikery
Satin and Beadwork Neckpieces Fashioned for Gala
Satin and beadwork neckpieces nicknamed neckers showcase affordable elegance as youthful versions of the dog collar. Made in gay satin or black, they feature elaborate bead work in festive colors and pair with matching belts with long silk tassels for coordinated gala wear.
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Johnson
Texas
W.N.U
God Is
Col
Robert Scott
U. S. Army Air Force
Maj. Gen. Chennault
Burma Road
China
Scott
John Chamberlain
New York Times
Col. Scott
Big O’dea
Army
Red Fighting Man
Lesson Harold L. Lundquist
DM Bible Institute of Ceicens
Shelewena
Us Western Newspaper Union
Peter
Fall Millinery
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