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The Phantom Carrier!

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Genres: war

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I Gained 60 lbs. of Shapely Mighty Muscles!

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Character(s): George F. Jowett (photo); Gleason R. Cleveland (photo)

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Notes: Send for free 5 muscle-building courses, photo book, and muscle meter from Jowett Institute of Physical Training, Dept. MA 57, 220 Fifth Avenue, New York 1, N.Y.
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The Hidden Fleet!

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Genres: war

Character(s): Bascombe

First Line: Blow all tanks!

Synopsis: Using a captured Japanese midget sub as a bomb, Torpedo and his shipmate, after firing the sub's torpedos at a Japanese aircraft carrier, steer the sub directly into the flattop to land the final blow.

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Job Number: G-245

Gain Weight in 7 Days or Don't Pay!

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Notes: Send $2.98 for one package of concentrated weight gain tablets from Pounds Plus Company, Dept. 156A, Box 820, New York 17, N.Y.

The Phantom Carrier!

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Genres: war

First Line: It was happening in the Pacific on April 27th, 1943...

Synopsis: A U.S. submarine uses a captured Japanese fighter pilot to divulge the whereabouts of a Japanese 'phantom' carrier, which has been evading the U.S. fleet.

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Job Number: G-49

How 'Black Beauty' Turns an Also-Ran into "Video Vic!"

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Character(s): Marge; Vic; Mr. Burke; Joe Bonomo (photo)

First Line: Hey, Marge, how's this?

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Notes: Half of the advertisement is a comic strip and half gives information on Joe Bonomo's Black Beauty body-building device from Strongmen's Club of America, 1841 Broadway, Dept. MC-7, New York 23, N.Y.
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Amazing Gold-Plated Miniature Spy Camera

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Genres: espionage

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Notes: Ad for a small camera sold by Modern Merchandise Co., Dept. M, 169 W. Madison St., Chicago 2, Ill. The price of $2.98 includes two rolls of film and a leather carrying case.
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Men-Women-Boys-Girls Prizes Given

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Genres: religious

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Notes: Ad to recruit salespeople to sell religious plaques as a way to make extra money from The FUNman, Dept. V-132, 5726 N. Broadway, Chicago 40, Ill.
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Admiral Aweigh

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Genres: war

Character(s): Jack Faraday; Greg Halworth; Bert Graham

First Line: The outdoor classroom at the Naval Academy sat back in their spaces on the grass, as the instructor began his chalk talk.

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Job Number: G-348

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$7.18 Worth of Stamps

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First Line: Giant imported collection of 338 different stamps

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Notes: Ad offering around the world stamps from Zenith Co. Dept. FU 15, 81 Willoughby St., Brooklyn 1, N.Y.
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Reversible Auto Seat Covers

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First Line: Made of Flexton — service gauge plastic

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Notes: Send $5.00 for front and rear set of reversible auto seat covers from Mardo Sales Corporation, Dept. DS-207, 480 Lexington Ave, New York 17, N.Y. Covers come in Zebra-Snake and Leopard-Cowhide.
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Destroyer!

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Genres: war

First Line: The Pacific, October 23rd, 1944!

Synopsis: U.S. destroyer 177 plays a pivotal role against the last push of the Japanese armada during World War II.

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Job Number: G-246

Stamps Shop by Mail

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First Line: Given Rare Octagonal (eight-sided) stamp

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Notes: 25 classified ads, mostly for stamp collecting offers.

Wings of the Navy!

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Genres: aviation, war

Character(s): Jerry; Pete; Mike

First Line: You're a fighter pilot battling the Reds over the seas of Korea!

Synopsis: During the Korean War, fighter pilots Jerry, Pete and others fly sorties against communist fighter planes determined to obliterate the U.S. carrier below. After the successful dogfights, Jerry explains to the crew why he, a single man, still has something to fight for.

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Job Number: G-203

Bass Fishermen Will Say I'm Crazy…

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Writer(s): Eric H. Fare

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Genres: sports

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Notes: Send for fishing technique method from Eric U. Fare, 317 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, Ill.
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Friends! Here's How to Get at Almost No Cost Your New Real, Live Miniature Dog

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Notes: Send for a free miniature dog for handing out 20 get-acquainted coupons. Also send $0.19 and a photo and receive a hand-colored enlargement you can use while handing out coupons. From Mrs. Ruth Long, Dean Studios, Dept. X-406, 211 W. 7th St., Des Moines 2, Iowa.

Any Photo Copied - 20 Billfold Size Pictures

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Notes: Ad for double weight, silk finish portrait paper pictures, beautifully deckle-edged from Movyland Sudios, Dept. 17, Mulberry at 7th, Des Moines 2, Iowa.

Mystery! Magic! Science! Fun!

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First Line: 5 in 1 wand

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Notes: Ad for various novelty items from Honor House Products Corp., Dept. 52, Lynbrook, N.Y.
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For Super Summer Fun!

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First Line: Buy and shoot a Daisy air rifle

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Notes: Send $0.25 for Red Ryder Gunbook, Daisy Catalog, and free Indian arrowhead charm from Daisy Manufacturing Company, Dept. A-145, Plymouth, Michigan.
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