A World War II pilot's ascent from boyhood to captaincy
The narrative traces Col. Robert L. Scott Jr.'s rise from early ambition to pilot training. It describes his persistence under pressure, his readiness for dangerous long range missions, and his motivation to join the air forces in China. It details his boyhood experiments with kite-like aircraft, crash accidents, and the determined path to West Point and military aviation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Scott Jr
China
Scott
Japan
C. L. Chennault
Boy Scouts
Europe
West Point
Air Corps
Brooks Field
San Antonio
Military Academy
Army
Air Corps Training Center
South
Georgia
Academy
National Guard
Fort McPherson
22Nd Infantry
Fourth Corps
Radio gossip and sermon notes span film stars and a church lesson
UGGIE GREEN reports on Hughie and Jimmie Stewart in wartime broadcast praise, Bebe Daniels near the Normandy line, Claudia Morgan choosing radio over stage, Ruth Swanson quitting movies for air force duty, Ed Wynn returning with a new show, and a faith lesson from I Samuel 15 on Saul’s disobedience.
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Uggie Green
London
Hughie
Rko’s
Tom Brown
Rcaf Air Transport Command
British Broadcasting Company
Atlantic
Jesneriene
New York
Jimmie Stewart
Claudia Morgan
Nora Charles
Ellery Queen
Miss Morgan
Ingenuity with Budget Cuts in Postwar Meals
A kitchen feature promotes using inexpensive cuts like beef neck and shank, veal and lamb leftovers, and long moist heat cooking. Recipes include Beef En Casserole, Veal and Ham Loaf, Schnitzel, Chicken Corn Pudding, Tomato Bacon Scallop, Lamb Salad Bowl, and Creamed Lamb with Peas, emphasizing leftovers and sauces to maximize flavor and nutrition.
God Is Still My Co-Pilot: A WWII Pilot's Faith
An author recalls surviving combat in Kunming after an explosive hit and a doctor’s remark that faith kept him going. He recalls flying solo, firing bombs and guns, and credits God as his co pilot. He hopes to return to battle and tell another story someday.
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Americus
Georgia
Kunming
Doctor Manger
God
A Twelve Year Old Prank In Macon Pigeons Released
In 1920 Macon Georgia a twelve year old describes climbing a church steeple and releasing twelve pigeons at a Holy Roller tent meeting. He recalls the pigeons causing chaos as attendees cried out in a frenzied prayer moment, while he laughed at the scene. The memory notes a stark contrast between the intended symbol of peace and the riotous reaction.
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Holy Rollers
Macon
Georgia
Ocmulgee
General Mitchell
Billy Mitchell
Florida
Ely
Baptist Church
Gideon
Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes and Country Meal
A classic country plate includes fried chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, and a crisp lettuce and tomato salad. Fresh blackberry pie provides a sweet finish, offering a hearty, home style dinner.
Fresh fruit ideas to solve the dessert problem
Lynn suggests using fresh fruit as the easy solution for desserts. The notes offer serving ideas such as mint sherbet in melon rings, baked bananas with lemon juice and honey, chilled cantaloupe with grapefruit juice, apricot ice with citrus, applesauce with marshmallows, and orange juice or rind in apple pie.
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Sher
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Chandler Field
Atlanta
Jenny
Virginia Vale
Western
Union
Bebe Daniels
Normandy
Britain
Albert Dekker
Paramount
En Goose
San Fernando Valley
Ruth Swanson
Hollywood
Warner Bros
Ed Wynn
Blue Network
Wynn
Evelyn Knight
Jerry Wayne
Patricia Collinge
Theresa Wright
England
Harry McNaughton
John Loder
Berlin
Palmier
Ida Lupino
Screen Guild Playure
PE Powell
Wrens
Molly Os Cand
Spencer
International Council of Religious Education
Saul
Gilgal
Israel
Christ
Samuel
God of
Kiplin
Stanley
Veal Schnitzel
L. Lundquist
D. D
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Lynn Chambers
Lynn
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