China’s Salween Offensive Aims To Link Burma Roads
Aimed at reopening the overland link to India, the Chinese and Allied forces plan a 20 000 man attack across the Salween River to drive Japanese from Northern Burma. The push seeks to join the old Burma Road with the Ledo Road before the monsoon floods cut travel, with airlift supplementing ground transport.
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Burma
Yellow River
Chiang Kai-shek
India
Great
Salween River
Pallas Athene Head Symbolizes WAC Motto
Lt. Cora Lee Morrow explained that the head of the Greek goddess Pallas Athene is used as the WAC insignia. She described Athene as goddess of wisdom, victory and crafts, reflecting the work and purpose of the Women's Army Corps.
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Nazis Use Tipping to Tip Price Structure in Germany
May 17 dispatch from Lisbon reports war induced scarcity and rationing in Germany. Inflation and raids strain supply while restaurant prices are rigidly fixed and tips become de facto bribes as patrons seek larger portions amid shortages. A separate London note covers Rev. J. C. Chamberlain opposing a western front.
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Hotels Overcrowded After Devastation Weakened Service
In the wake of widespread destruction hotels are overcrowded and understaffed. Remaining establishments pack many guests per room and issue notices asking guests to bring their own bedding as laundries cease functioning.
Country Correspondent Baffles Omaha Editor
An Omaha editor seeking a story on a prominent man’s death received a telegraph reply from a country correspondent saying details are in the mail and no telegram service is available. The note highlights communication gaps between city editors and rural correspondents.
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