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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1944
Page
8
Small pine wall pockets suited for ration books and grocery pads. Originating as letter boxes, they remain useful as note holders. Shows hand cut and jig saw patterns. Mrs Spears provides patter n 261 in full size with finishing directions for 15 cents.
Lieut. Col. Frank Kurtz recounts the fatal day when the Jape struck in the Philippines. Eight crewmen were killed seeking shelter and Old 49 was demolished on the ground. After escaping to Australia the squadron continues missions over the Philippines and Macassar Strait. Gunner Boone recalls the deaths, and a confrontation with Jap carriers ends with three Fortresses lost in flames.
A harrowing wartime reminiscence recalls a Fortress crew in Java and Surabaya as they endure fuel and oxygen failures, near-misses with Zeros, and brutal weather while fighting to keep their planes aloft. The tale covers beach landings, Dutch aid, night bombing, and cramped mjsons amid supply and food woes.
War correspondent Brock recounts a vivid tale of Geoffrey Keyes leading a raid behind Rommel’s lines in Egypt. Keyes and Colin Campbell’s commandos sabotage airfields, assault Rommel’s quarters, and Keyes is mortally wounded while covering the decisive final stand. Walter Downs tallies the events for International News Service.
Cakes distributed in Biddenden Kent at Easter honor Elizabeth and Mary Chalkhurst two sisters joined at the hips who lived 35 years only to be parted by illness and death Their bond and a village cake image keep the tragic tale alive for the community today.
A British novelist and an American poet have each listed their ten most beautiful English words. The British selections include Carnation Azure Peril Moon Forlorn Heart Silence Shadow April and Apricot. The American list features Dawn Hush Lullaby Murmuring Tranquil Mist Luminous Chimes Golden and Melody.
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