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The Challenger #3
The issue contains two main stories. The first follows a Pan-Pacific plane bound for the United States from the Far East that is struck by enemy fire and must crash land, with passengers arguing about survival priorities during the emergency. The second story, set during Passover, depicts a rabbi explaining the holiday's significance to American children as a festival of consolation and inspiration for the Jewish people to endure suffering and persecution, emphasizing themes of freedom and hope. Additionally, the issue features a story about a youth baseball team called the "Pumas" working together through a co-operative approach to pool their resources and buy needed equipment, with fathers guiding their sons toward community-minded solutions.