Flying Fortress pilots recount Java to Malang raid
A World War II Flying Fortress crew led by Major Robinson recalls missions from Natal to Java. They describe anti aircraft volleys, Zero tail attacks, and a daring strike over Makassar Strait targeting Japanese ships with seven Zeros shot down. The narrative centers on Skiles and Robinson guiding crews through a perilous engagement and bold bombing run.
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Lent
Frank Kurtz
Philippines
Australia
Latett
Java
Kuriz
Hit
Malang
Taya
Skiles
Boudria
Belem
Natal
George
Brazil
Atlantic
Freetown
Africa
Nile
Khartoum
Iraq
Bangalore
India
Palembang
Sumatra
Surabaya
Malang Field
States
Sald Frank
Pry
Flying Boata
Manila
Patrol Wing 10
Macassar Strait
Davao
Irvin Schier
Robinson
Borneo
Macassay Strait
Charlie Britt
Major Robinson
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War time morale and the role of spectator sports
F B argues total abolishment of all spectator sports would harm national morale and fail to increase war bond purchases. He cites 75 percent as the peak moral and fitness level in Bob Neyland's Tennessee teams, contending relaxation from sport is essential for human efficiency, even in military academies like West Point.
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F. B
Red Cross
Russia
Bob Neyland
General Neyland
Engineers
Tennessee
Neyland
West Point
Two Schools of Thought in Sports Policy Contenders
Analyzes a split over competitive sport versus calisthenics in schools. The army and navy lead opposing camps, with college and high school officials backing competition. Notes sour high school scene in New York, stronger cases in Texas and Ohio, and warns of a shift toward mass calisthenics akin to pre Olympic Germany.
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Orj
Army
High Command
Navy
New York
Texas
Ohio
United States
Germany
Unimportant Season Preceded National Scrambled 1943 Campaign
The article downplays the 1943 football season as highly interesting yet nationally unranked, noting players like Bill Daley of Minnesota and matchups involving Michigan Minnesota and Notre Dame, with references to Illinois and Miami University, culminating in a generally scrambled discussion of the season's prospects.
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Bill Daley
Minnesota
Michigan
Notre Dame
Ilinois
Miami University
Jackle White
Sunshine Frock Pattern Ad Sparks Summer Dress Plans
Advertisement copy promotes shoulder capped, beruffled dresses in soft flowered prints. It lists Pattern Nos 8418 and 9813 for children and adults with fabric yardage and trim requirements. The text urges matching dresses for daughters and describes suitable fabrics for day wear and afternoon frocks.
Modern Iron Man of Baseball and Powell Stars Quiz
Quiz questions cover a famed baseball figure, three Powell surname stars, Borglum’s Mt Rushmore scaling for men, Chicago Fire deaths, and the year the U S Constitution was submitted to the people.
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Powell
Borg- Jum
Mt. Rushmore Memorial
Chicago
United States
Answers Names and Numbers From Historical Record
The fragment lists figures and names including Lou Gehrig and actors William Powell Eleanor Powell and Dick Powell. It references a structure described as 485 feet tall and mentions about 1787, with approximate totals around 300 and other items likely from an old newspaper column.
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Lou Gehrig
William Powell
Eleanor Powell
Dick Powell
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