Escape From the Philippines Two Captains Brave Odyssey to Australia
Two U S Army officers recount a 159 day flight from Japanese capture in the Philippines. From Bataan to Corregidor to Luzon jungles they dodged patrols and a typhoon, reached the sea, and sailed to Australia in a small boat. They describe Bamboo Wireless reports, native allies, and their perilous 1500 mile trek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lloyd Osborne
U. S. Infantry
Damon Gause
Army Air Corps
Philippines
Bataan
Corregidor
Manila Bay
Luzon
Australia
Philippine
Manila
Hirohito
America
Marine
Buddy Henderson
Texas
Wainwright
China Sea
Allied Push Into Tunisia Looms as Rommel Faces Stand at Agheila
Allied forces drive from Algeria into Tunisia aiming to trap Axis troops. British 8th Army advances 80 miles in Libya, closing on Bengali near the Gulf of Sirte. Rommel reportedly in Tunisia for a last-ditch stand as French and German forces clash near Bizerte and Tunis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunisia
Rommel
Agheila
Berlin
Algeria
Tripolitania
Mediterranean
Tunisian
Kenneth A. N. Anderson
Hitler
Middle East
Sir Bernard L. Montgomery
8Th
Libyan
Bengali
Gulf of
Sirte
Erwin Rommel
Libya
Harold Alexander
Egypt
el Agheila
Alexander
Axis
Jean Darlan
United Nations
Algiers
Bizerte
Paris
Reuters
Tunis
Gibraltar Strait
Francisco Franco
Day Abroad in Belfast and Londonderry During Armistice Day
A traveler recounts smooth flight to Ireland with visits to Belfast hospital and American Red Cross facilities. They meet British officials, attend dances, note WRENs campaigns, and reflect on Armistice Day 1919 urging national unity and global engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Ireland
American Red Cross Club
Belfast
Charles Fayerweather
Londonderry
Captain Kirkman
Red Cross
Rork Stewart
WRENS
WREN
Ocean
Army Band
Green Club
Marine Corps
Roosevelt Sets Separate Draft Registrations For 18 Year Olds
President Roosevelt announced three distinct registration periods for youths turning 18 in the latter half of the year. Those who turned 18 in July and August register December 11 to 18. those who turned 18 in September and October register the following week. those who turned 18 in November and December register December 26 to 31. Continuous registration begins for those turning 18 on or after January 1, with Sunday or holiday birthdays moved to the next day. Simultaneous national registration will run 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. local time in the United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
United States
United State
Alaska
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Solomons naval loss admits Japanese defeat in Pacific
Tokyo announces loss of a battleship confirming Allied claims in Solomons battle as U S forces press Buna advance in New Guinea. Moscow reports Soviet gains in Caucasus while Germans suffer 1,250 casualties at Stalingrad and Franco mobilizes in Spain amid North Africa actions. Allied air and land operations extend across Tunisia and Dakar remains uncertain amid negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tokyo
Imperial Headquarters
Solomons
Cairo
Tunisia
Libya
Eighth Army
Montgomery
Bizerte
Monrovia
Liberia
Dakar
French West Africa
North Africa
London
Red Army
Caucasus
Stalingrad
Buna
New Guinea
MacArthur
Awala
Lae
U. S. Navy
U. S S. Navy
Axis
Japan
Amarillo area forecast mild with fresh winds today
The Weather Forecast for Amarillo and vicinity calls for mild temperatures with fresh winds this afternoon and slightly lower temperatures tonight. West Texas and New Mexico expect mild conditions today and tonight with a noon reading around 72. The 24 hour extremes through 6 30 A M show a minimum of 72 and a maximum of 73.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
West Texas
New Mexico
Chinese Praise US Solomon Islands Victory
The Chinese press hailed the U S naval win in the Solomon Islands as a turning point in the Pacific war. The Central Daily News stated the Allies hold the key to final victory in both East and West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chungking
United States
Solomon Islands
Pacific
Central Daily News
Gasoline Registration Opens Here Tomorrow
Gasoline rationing begins December 1 with registrations to be filed at schools and service stations. Supt. Charles M. Rogers urges parents to register at Senior High or junior highs to ease crowding. motorcyclists at Senior High. Cars must show tire ownership and receipts, with specific tire limits for trailers. titles and licenses not acceptable.
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Charles M. Rogers
Amarillo
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Damon Gaule
van Atta
United States of America
Morocco
Hungary
Croatia
Genoa
Sicily
Oran
Ministry of Economic Warfare
South America
Spain
New York
Viet
Stafford Cripps
House of Commons
Pacific Theater
U. S
Russell Stationery
Southern States
John Maynard Lbr. Co
Neely-Greenhill Lowndes Insurance
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