Wednesday, March 4, 1942

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The Headlines

CARRIER ROUTS FOE; Ships' and Planes' Fire Foils Japanese Raid Near Gilbert Isles A FIGHTER PILOT DOWNS 6 Fleet Force Escapes Damage, but Loses Two Aircraft -- Suicide Dive Balked NAVY IN ACTION IN THE FAR PACIFIC U.S. CARRIER ROUTS 18 BOMBERS IN RAID DOWNED SIX PLANES

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Moonlight Cocktail

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Red Ryder BB Gun

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Tech Check

V-2 Rocket, Bazooka & Napalm.

Cost of Living (1940)