Soerabaja Raid Fails to Hit Target in Dutch East Indies
A large Japanese bombing force attacked Soerabaja, the UN base in the Dutch East Indies, but Indies high command says the raid fell short of its mark. About 70 to 80 bombers with heavy fighter escort caused limited damage to defense lines and bombers, while Dutch forces repelled part of the attack near Amboina where battles continued. The Tokyo report claimed Amboina occupation, but the Indies command denied completion, noting ongoing resistance and losses on both sides.
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Associated Press
Batavia
Soerabaja
United Nations
Dutch East Indies
The
Indies High Command
Amboina
Tokyo
Ing
Indies Command
Tetracom
Blissfield
High Command
Balik Papan
East Borneo
Ojly
AAA
Claude R. Wickard
East Indies
Philippines
Reinforced German Troops Hurled Back Near Smolensk
Moscow reports a fierce renewed Russian counteroffensive west of Moscow driving German divisions back toward Smolensk, 230 miles from the capital. The Red army presses several towns in Smolensk province as heavy fighting continues. A separate Berlin report says Russian forces in the Eastern Crimea counterattacked Feodosiya but were repelled with heavy losses as the Dnieper bend and Petroysk area see threats from Soviet offensives.
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Byhe
FRESS
Moscow
Smolensk
Grov Sernment
Red High Command
Red Army
Berlin
Crimea
Elf
Xerch
Feodosiye
Dnieperopetrovsk
Mozhaisk
Dnieperspetroysk
Timo
Shenko
Defense groups get letters of appointment in Michigan
Lansing announces letters of appointment have been emailed to about 50 municipal defense councils across Michigan. Nominations came from mayors or village presidents, with some chairmanship by the official head, to speed recruiting of volunteer defense workers. Adrian council listed with Rev Greenwood and others. councils also formed in Lenawee towns.
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Lansing
Michigan
Adrian
Metamora Parents Vote On Saturday School Plan
In Metamora Ohio parents of high school students vote on Saturday classes for the rest of the year to alleviate labor shortages tied to wartime farming. Ballots mailed to all parents request yes or no replies by Friday with results to be announced. if approved classes would cut 17 calendar days and shift the year end to May 5 from May 22.
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Metamora
Metamora High School
P. D. Cannacan
Canmayan
Fulton County Association of School
Ohio State Department of Education
F. Bir. Carnavan
Ogden Center
Richfield Township
PAO Tata
va_aguves wausey
Cannavan
British Quit Dema in Libya and Axis Advances
British forces have withdrawn from Derna to join the main Libyan column, with the Axis pushing roughly two thirds of the distance from El Agheila toward the Egyptian frontier. A Cairo statement said rear guards completed movement from Derna. British sources noted patrols and covering actions, while Rommel’s supply flow benefits from stronger convoys, faster ships, and favorable weather aiding Mediterranean operations.
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London
Deris
Bengali
Tobruk
Libya
Middle East
Cairo
Imperial
Derna
el Agheila
Britain
Germany
Mediterranean
Rommel
Bohn Workers to Vote Again on Union Representation
The Magnesium Fabricators and Bohn Aluminum plants will hold the first of two NLRB elections Thursday to decide a bargaining agent. Three unions compete: Independent Magnesium & Aluminum Workers, UAW-CIO, and UAW-AFL, with no union on ballot previously winning a majority. If no union gains a majority, a runoff between top contenders likely follows.
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NLRB
Magnesium Fabricators
Bohn Aluminum & Brass Corporation
Independent
Magnesium & Aluminum Workers
Uaw-Cio
Uaw-Afl
George Halverson
Bobn
Gil Tanks Blazing in Singapore Says Jap News Agency
Tokyo reports tanks burning on Singapore waterfront as 5 of 26 bombed tanks burn unchecked. Mooning blank coast, camouflaged pillboxes line the strait, while transport planes ferry refugees with no sign of British warplanes remaining.
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GIL
Singapore
JAP Hews Agency
Tokyo
Domei
Johore Strait
Netherlands - East Indies
Inidjes
Spectacular Luzon clash repels Japanese landing attempt
Clark Lee reports from Batan Peninsula on Luzon as American naval, land, and air forces smash a Japanese bid to land from the China Sea on the American left flank. Dozens of boats sunk, many Japanese killed or drowned, and shore defenses hold under moonlit, coordinated air and sea bombardment.
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U. 3
Batan
Luzon
China Sea
Geninsula
Navy
Army Air Force
Lee
Reinforcements to Southwest Pacific Battle Area
The Associated Press report from Washington on February 4 describes Allied efforts in the Philippines and Java theater. It notes repulsed Japanese landings on Batan Peninsula, American air and sea operations against Japanese convoys, and a newly organized naval battalion fighting with General MacArthur's command.
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Associated Press
Washington
Douglas MacArthur
Batan
War Department
L. Philippine Theater
Kimura
Java
Batavia
United States
Macassar Strat
Amoy
Pacific Battte Zone
Macassar Strait
U.S
Francis M. Forde
Navy
Peninsula
MacArthur
Philippines
Clark Lee
Admiral Hart
Far Eastern Command
Manila Bay
Byrd Seeks Repeal of Congressional Pension
Senator Byrd proposes legislation with Bailey Burton and Johnson to repeal pension provisions for Congress. House member Angell also calls for repeal as the Civil Service Commission corrected misinformation about costs, noting current annual retirements would be under 80,000 dollars and full membership under 500,000.
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Washington
Byrd
D.-Va
Civil Service Commission
Bailey
D.-N.c
Burton
Ohio
Johnson
House
Angell
R.-Ore
Te Civil Service Commission
Congress
Hog prices reach 15 year February high in Chicago
Chicago reports live hog prices climbing to the highest February level in 15 years as hogs jump about 1 per hundred pounds in two weeks. Traders question whether Price control authorities will intervene with a ceiling, while parity calculations place 110 percent parity near $11.59 per hundred pounds on the farm. Auctions listed for Feb 6 and 9 across several towns.
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Chicago
America
Leon Henderson
Henderson
Salvage for Victory How to Save for War Effort
A Lenawee county salvage program urges housewives and families to gather waste paper, cardboard, metal, and rubber for national defense. Households must flatten cartons, separate newspapers, and keep bundles dry while delivering to local dealers or collection agencies. The steps emphasize persistence and daily contributions to boost the nation’s war materials supply.
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Lenawee
Carly
Lenawee County
Richard Goff
Sugar stamps to be issued for U S rationing program
Washington February 4 The Office of Price Administration announced special sugar stamps for registered consumers. Each stamp allows 12 ounces weekly per person, with booklets covering three months or more. Registration details not yet set, not handled by local post offices, local boards to supervise rationing with industry members.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Australian raid hits Japanese vessel at Rabaul harbor
Australian fliers scored a direct hit on a large Japanese vessel in a raid on the occupied New Britain harbor of Rabaul. The air statement said all RAF planes returned safely after driving off enemy fighters that tried to intercept them.
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Canberra
Australia
New Britain
Rabaul
Singapore Defenses Hasten Bolstering Under Threat
Singapore defenses are being hurriedly fortified as daily anticipation rises of a Japanese attack. Soldiers and civilians drill together while anti aircraft crews man guns to ward off air raids. In mangrove swamps along Johore Strait camouflaged gun nests and emplacements are hidden to seal every weak point on the island.
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Association Press
Singapore
Johore Strait
Malayan
Prices Fixed on Petroleum Products in 1941 Levels
Washington February 4 government fixed prices on petroleum and products including gasoline for all transportations except retail sales. Prices frozen at crude levels and the lowest quoted for products on October 1 1941. Price Administrator Henderson said formal fixing was needed to curb informal agreements and protect industry and public from unwarranted price increases.
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Washington
OPA
Leon Henderson
Wavell Urges Fighting Men Not To Yield In Singapore
General Wavell, in a February order from Singapore, pledged great reinforcements from Britain and the United States to the southwest Pacific and urged troops not to retreat before the Japanese. He said Singapore’s defense must be as memorable as Tobruk’s and called for holding ground, destroying resources to deny the enemy, and applauded Dutch allies aiding the effort.
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Associated Press
Singapore
Bart
Europe
Ypres
Asia
Secretary Jones Says U S Still Receives Rubber from Indies
Secretary of Commerce Jones told the House committee that the United States continues to import nearly all rubber from the Dutch East Indies and Pacific sources. Since the war began about 114,000 tons have arrived, with monthly arrivals averaging 35,000 to 40,000 tons. January deliveries reached 76,000 tons with 70,000 tons allocated, boosting stockpiles. Losses in shipping due to war totaled about 1,350 tons, and he doubts imports will normalize by next year.
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Washington
Jones
United States
Dutch Hatt Indies
Western Pacific
House Banking and Currency Committee
Navy reports torpedoing of freighter San Gil off Atlantic
The Navy announced the freighter San Gil, owned by United Fraits Company, was torpedoed by an enemy submarine off the Atlantic coast. The incident comes as the House approves a broad aid package and budget increases during February sessions.
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Washington
The
Nary
San Gil
United Fraits Company
Atlantic
Plague, Revolt and Hunger Stalk Nazi-Occupied Europe
Plague, revolt, and hunger grip Nazi-occupied regions as Germany mobilizes subdued Europe for spring offensives. Private AP tips from frontier listening posts and internal German reports show train cutbacks in Poland and Norway, fuel shortages delaying coal and taters, and Army trains restricting civilian travel. Health minister reports typhus cases amid rail reallocations turning coaches into ambulances and barracks.
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Associated Press
Germany
Europe
Hitler
Reich
Bulgaria
Hungary
Frankfurter Zeitung
Norway
Baltic
Poland
Istry
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