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Eric Sevaraid rescued in 1943 Burma...

Item # 720487
August 28, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 28, 1943

* Eric Sevareid - news journalist & author
* Saved in Burma jungle - Naga headhunters
* World War II - WWII - John Paton Davies Jr.


The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "HEADHUNTERS SAVE AIRMEN IN BURMA" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 24 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

Note: In 1943, journalist Eric Sevareid was rescued after a harrowing experience in the Himalayas during World War II. While covering a secret mission for the U.S. Army in Asia, Sevareid and others were forced to parachute from a malfunctioning aircraft over the remote and treacherous mountains of northern Burma. Despite injuries and harsh terrain, the group was guided to safety by native Kachin tribesmen and American-trained rescue teams. The mission, known as one of the earliest and most daring air rescues, highlighted the bravery of both local allies and the fledgling U.S. Air Rescue Service.