Tokyo Sets Oct 14 Independence For Philippines
Tokyo announces the Philippines will join Burma as an independent in the new co prosperity sphere on October 14. Jose Laurel is described as president elect after a Japanese sponsored constitutional assembly. Roosevelt’s Congress appeal proposed Philippine independence as soon as feasible with postwar security and Pacific peace goals.
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New York
Philippines
Burma
Japan
New
U.S
Tokyo
Jose Laurel
Laurel
Kalakapi
Roosevelt
Congress
Washington
Manuel Quezon
United States
Pacific
Pope Pius XII Allows More Swiss To Guard Vatican
A Chiasso dispatch quotes L Osservatore Romano that Pope Pius XII agreed to recruit additional Swiss citizens for service in the Papal guard as the battle zone nears Rome vicinity.
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Berne
Switzerland
Chiasso
L'Osservatore Romano
Pius XII
Papal Guard
Rome
Wear Slacks And Look Swell Fat People May Slim Down
An advice piece promotes Marmola tablets as a safe aid for adults with thyroid related weight gain. It urges sensible eating and adherence to label directions, warns Marmola is not a cure-all, and advises consulting a physician if unsure. It notes pharmacists sold over twenty million packages in thirty years.
Shipping in Atlantic hit key to war effort says Kilgore panel
The Kilgore Senate sub committee reports concentration of Atlantic shipping is three times as effective as Pacific efforts. It urges centralizing cargo shipping under War Shipping Administration and direct military control of combat transports, noting 16 million deadweight tons of dry cargo ships are under fragmented authority.
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Washington
Atlantic
Hitler
Kilgore Senate
United States
Kilgore
WVA
Europe
Senate Military Affairs Committee
War Shipping Administration
Army
Navy
Split civilian military logistics hamper World War II shipping
A report criticizes the two separate merchant fleets under military and civilian control. It notes duplicate technical staff, competing port facilities, and poor balance of cargoes, reducing overall shipping capacity utilization across lend-lease and commercial ments.
Chinese halt major Japanese drive in eastern China
Chinese forces stopped a large Japanese offensive aimed at Allied bombing bases in eastern China and counter attacked strongly. The war communique says the offensive began October 4 in eastern Chekiang, with three pronged attacks near Hangzhou area and Heiaofeng. Chinese troops in Anhwei inflicted heavy Japanese casualties near Hsuenheng and Langchi, while another column reached the outskirts of Japanese held Kwangteh northwest of Hangchow.
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Chungking
U.P
China
Chekiang
Hsiaofen
Hangchow
Heiaofeng
Anhwei Province
Hsuenheng
Nanking
Langchi
Kwangteh
U S Civilians In Eritrea Disband Guard
The Volunteer Guard for Defense, formed of American civilians in Eritrea, was disbanded during 1942 as Axis powers retreated. They trained like a US National Guard, wore quartermaster clothing, used enemy captured arms, and helped quell two minor riots without casualties before the need for the unit ended weeks ago.
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United States Middle East Forces
U.P
Volunteer Guard For Defense
Eritrea
Rommel
Alexandria
Simiar
United States
Africa
Axis
New Cement Will Change Welding
Detroit report on Clydeweld a cement secret mix that promises stronger easier joints for aircraft parts. Chrysler Corp production researcher S. G. Saunders says cyclewelding reduces rivets and costs while enabling metal to wood and other materials. Goodyear aids Chrysler in producing cycleweld cement for war aircraft components.
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Detroit
U.P
Clydeweld
S. G. Saunders
Chrysler Corp
Saunders
Army Air Forces Material Company
Dayton
Ohio
Navy Bureau of Aeronautics
Philadelphia
Chrysler
British Submarines Sink Six German Ships in Med
British submarines in the Mediterranean have sunk six German or German-controlled ships and damaged two others, the Admiralty announced today. The report notes aggressive underwater operations as part of ongoing naval actions in the theater.
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London
Mediterranean
Admiralty
Orotune Ear Drops Claim Hearing Improvement
A.M. Beetchenan of Newark reports ear drops improved hearing, noting the clock tick is audible again in both ears. The ad claims relief from buzzing and ringing and urges safe use as directed with ingredient touted for ear health.
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A.M. Beetchenan
Newark
N. J
Professor Approves Of Complaints In Return From England
Dr. Walter P. Webb of the University of Texas reports back from Queens College in England noting more bickering within 15 minutes of returning to the United States than he heard during nine months abroad. He suggests the observation indicates a broader social trend.
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Austin
Walter P. Webb
University of Texas
Queens College
England
United States
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