Greatest Victory Since Manila Bay Extends in Java Sea Fight
The American Dutch allied naval power drives the Battle of Macassar Strait against a Japanese invasion fleet. Reported sinks include at least 11 ships with heavy damage to many more as U S forces and Dutch units press the engagement near Borneo Celebes and Java. The submarine torpedoed a Japanese carrier and heavy air and surface strikes continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Dewey
Manila Bay
Macassar Strait
Java
Dutch East Indies
Malaya
Singapore
Australia
U. S. Navy
Macassar
Borneo
Celebes
Philippines
Washington
United States
John D. Bulkeley
Subic Bay
Pearl Harbor
War Department
U. S
Keystone
East Indies Arch
Supreme Allied Command
Southwest Pacific
Thomas Hart
Archibald P. Wavell
U.S
Navy Department
Navy
Admiral Hart
Western Pacific
East Indies
Batavia
Tokyo
Minahassa
Aneta
Menado Bay
China Counts Jap Noses in Pacific Expansion
Chinese military leaders report Japan has deployed about 400000 men in the South Pacific as 16 divisions. Malaya holds five divisions totaling 125000, Philippines six divisions at 150000, Thailand three divisions at 75000, French Indo China two divisions at 50000, with around 3000 frontline planes, 500 in Malaya. The British acknowledge Batu Pahat anchor is weakened as Malaya combat continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Pacific
Malaya
Philippines
Thailand
Burma
Yanks Land in Northern Ireland as Vanguard of U S Troops
Thousands of steel-helmeted American troops arrive in Ireland escorted by U S and British navies led by Maj. Gen. Russell P. Harte. Among the arrivals are Pvt. Milburn Henke and staff sergeants Cartwright and Springer. British officials, Irish crowds, and Royal Ulster Rifles band greet the force as they head to camps for operation in Europe.
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Ireland
A.E.F
Northern Ireland
United States
Europe
U. S
Russell P. Harte
Pvt
Milburn Henke
Hutchinson, Minn
Midwest
Navy
Hitler
Archibald Sinclair
Tojo
Hartle
God Save the King
America
Royal Ulster Rifles
Gray Hill
H. E. Franklyn
Officr
W. B. Majendie
North Ireland
Duke of
Georgia
Ernest Eskelson
Rashford
Minn
British Isles
Sergt. Vernon Pederson
Minneapolis
Iowa
Orland Griffin
Cedar Rapids
George Marquart
Cedar Falls
Eugene Petheram
Hampton
Robert Lagen
Donald Murphy
Robert McDermott
Thomas Purcell Hubert Driscoll
William Fenley
John Patrick Myers
County Cork
Meyers
Greetings Sent To MacArthur
President Roosevelt sent birthday greetings to General Douglas MacArthur on Luzon Island where American and Filipino troops resist the Japanese. The White House released the cablegram praising the magnificent stand and noting pride and support for MacArthur and his men.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Douglas MacArthur
Luzon Island
White House
Sugar ration plan hints at three quarter pound weekly limit
Price Administrator Leon Henderson said initial sugar rations may be limited to three quarters of a pound per person per week. The plan allocates about 50 pounds a year per person, with adjustments for hotels restaurants and institutions. Some sugar will be withheld to meet seasonal canning needs and holidays, and stocks may be distributed equitably nationwide. OPA will not yet publish detailed operations but has ration books in design and may recover hoarded supplies.
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Washington
Leon Henderson
Henderson
OPA
Senate Approves Compromise War Time Price Control Bill
The House approved a wartime price control measure by a 286 to 112 vote and sent it to the Senate for action. The decision solidifies government controls amid ongoing wartime economic efforts.
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Washington
House
Senate
Panhandle Oil Allowable Rises by 1586 Barrels in February
The Panhandle daily oil allowance for February is up 1586 barrels to 122097, following a statewide proration hearing held in Austin. The gain adds to January's level and marks a 3832 barrel increase since December 1, representing about a quarter of the state's February rise. A detailed proration report is on Page 1A.
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Panhandle
Associated Press
Austin
Work Ordered on West Sixth Widening Project
City commissioners authorize immediate work on widening West Sixth Avenue from Georgia to Forest Street a 13 block stretch. Action includes securing right of way deeds or condemnation, with Potter County and city sharing costs and county paying up to 15 000 of the estimated 50 000 price.
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West Sixth Avenue
City Commission
A. P. Hancock
Byron Singleton
Corporation Counsel
Singleton
Sixth Avenue
Georgia Street
Forest Street
Sate Highway Department
Potter County Wull
Morris Browning
Browning
John Winters
Amarillo
Winters
Jack Swann
George Killian
Benton Unable To Sing Here Concert Postponed
The Philharmonic Symphony concert scheduled for tonight is postponed to February 17 after tenor Joseph Benton, guest soloist, fell ill with a throat infection. Conductor Robert Louis Barron said patrons would prefer the postponed date, and Benton will return in three weeks to perform the original program.
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Philharmonic Symphony
Robert Louis Barron
Joseph Benton
Metropolitan Opera
Amarillo
Benton
Mr. Barron
Weather Outlook for Texas and New Mexico Tuesday
Weather across Amarillo and West Texas remains above normal with mild to warm conditions. New Mexico expects continued above normal temperatures Tuesday afternoon with a slight morning cool snap.
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Amarillo
IICIC
West Texas
New Mexico
Jose Max
Amarilla Daily News
Amarillo Globe
Telephone list finds Stationery Company name
Fragmentary OCR mentions a telephone list and a Stationery Company with the name Russell linked to the listing. No clear event or full details available.
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Ve Ae
Stationery Company
Allies report Burma battles as raids are repulsed
In Burma Allied forces claim success as Japanese Siamese invasion attempts from Thailand fade. American volunteer pilots shoot down 3 to 1 in air battles around Rangoon, downing 40 raiders and forcing 37 to retreat. British imperial troops stall enemy columns in southern Burma with no territorial gain.
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Kluang
Singapore
Mersing River
Malaya
RAF
Kuala Lumpur
Muar
Imperial Land Forces
Burma
Thailand
Meinemein
Amercan
Rangoon
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Far East Sea War
Balik Papan
Kendari
John Curtin
Rabaul
New Britain
New Ireland
Solomon Islands
Curtin
Commonwealth
Churchill
Pacific Command
General Wavell
Luzon
Douglas
Sumatra
Palemba
South China Sea
Brunei
Sanaa
Sandakan
N. Borneo Celebes Sea
Iakan
Flores
Bram
Tanimbar
New Guinea
Banda Sea
MBA
Timor
Timor Sea
Arafura Sea
China
Batu Pahat
James M. Cartwright
Paul Springer
Dickie
Springer
Henke
MacArthur
West Sixth
Ers
Russell
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