Japanese Lose 64 Planes in Vain Carrier Raid
War correspondent Noel Adams reports heavy Japanese losses in a carrier raid on Rabaul harbor. U.S. ships and anti aircraft fire repelled the attack. two destroyers and a heavy cruiser damaged. Japanese planes returned with scattered losses while cradle ships remained in harbor under air and sea attack.
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Beas Sa
Ltheratore
Buk
Bon- Bille
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Kavienk
Ampricane
Fes Augusta Bay
Newb Wynne
Navy to Relax War Correspondents Restrictions
Navy loosening rules for war correspondents amid reports from Pearl Harbor and Australia Darwin. Adapting coverage, officials cite controlled disclosures while detailing aerial patrols and naval operations with generals Richardson and other officers. The piece notes enemy raids, base bomb damage, and Allied response across Pacific theaters.
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NAVY
Chinese High Command claims recapture of Sinnyten and advances
The Chinese High Command announced Chinese troops with U.S. support recaptured Sinnyten and severed a heavy motor route at Lake Tungting along the Yangtze. The counterattack stalled and no town was taken in a subsequent independent action. The assault pushed toward the Japanese stronghouse north east of Hankow, while Japanese positions around tehang and Lown on the southwest front were reported breached.
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Baturiay
Lake Tungting
Yangtze River
Yenion
Unvy
Hankow
Horn of
Tehang
Captuerdale Lown
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Garman
Kieramin
Selle
Remnya
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Femme
Tawanda Sitomir
Kiev
French Delegate in Lebanon Acted Independently
Reuters reports that Jean Hellen, the French delegate in Lebanon, acted without knowledge of arrests ordered by the French Committee. Britain conveyed its view on the crisis through Melhuin and MacMillan, stressing a swift solution under the mandate.
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Lebanon
LoNour
Jean Hellen
Eave Reuters
Afghern
North Afyice
MacMillan
Rene Idnanigh
Ray Dean Mele
Britain
Intersala Sr
Paauntar Miewan
Agios
France
Musalg
Hein
Simona
Vaud
Ana
Remy Supply
Badoglio to retire when Rome is reached
London reports from South Italy say Marcia Badoglio plans to retire once Rome is reached. The Italian government message notes the pledge by Badoglio in alignment with allied entry plans.
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Rome
London
Italy
Teike
Martia Badox
Italian Politica
Allied Armies Penetrate Axis Defences
Allied forces push into German winter defence lines amid bad weather and stiff resistance. Reports from Algiers detail patrol advances along the Mangro and Mog River sectors as Fifth Army and Eight Army patrols contest positions. Destroyers bombarded Gulf of Gabes targets in support.
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ULP
Algiers
Atubborn
Melgoroua
Warland
Feeney
Mignana
TUS
Mangro
Pilienano
Paw Mill
Venstro
Gerigtland
Oulubritte
Fifth Army
Roop
Des Droyers
Gulf of Gwala
Vatican bombing note draws in Berlin radio claims
A fragmented report from London states fascist threats and church warnings following a note from the Vatican. It alleges interference by Germany's broadcasts and notes possible political pressure on Catholic institutions amid tensions over church influence.
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Berlin
Te Aldo
Holy Bee
Vatican
Dalgeronia
London
Baturany
American honors for two Australians
President Roosevelt awarded the Legion of Merit to two Australians for leading reconnaissance parties during the Allied landings in the Pacific. Charles Widay and Garden Howe were named for their roles on February 12 in obtaining top information for the operation.
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Salurday
Roomevelt
Legion of Merit
le Ionnaire
Reconnalawance
Rungell Uslands
Rolamonnatta
Landinas
Charles Widay
Aeut
Garden Howe
Russia Will Insist on Polish Partition
New York dispatch reports Soviet Ambassador in Moscow says Russia will insist on Polish partition in line with German-Russian agreement when Poland was invaded. He noted critics claim Russia has secret plans and cited combatants and allies in the region.
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Russia
Japanese Press Accounts Claim Naval Victory
A Japanese press report asserts a decisive naval victory with Japanese forces launching a large carrier battle group. It claims heavy American losses and praises Japanese advances in the Pacific, while noting Allied counter moves and Allied naval activity in the region.
Bomuen sweeps over enemy territory
Bomuen forces conduct air operations over western Germany and northern Belgium. Aircraft attack railway targets, with goals to disrupt enemy logistics. No losses reported and most missions completed.
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Raturany
Germany
Dim Minigie
Fiester
Boulogne
Ofner
Belgiuse
Moslems Oppose Jewish Colony in Palestine Conflict
The All-India Muslim Working Committee adopted a resolution condemning Jewish agency actions in Palestine. It warned Britain against further Zionist emigration schemes and urged mobilization against funds and policies aiding Jewish settlement in the region.
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All-India Moston Working
anti-Arih Properenla
Amer
Lewish
Britain
Palestine
Capture of Rabaul Immediate Objective in S W Pacific
New York dispatch from a United Press correspondent reports Gen. MacArthur aims to seize Rabaul as the immediate objective in the South West Pacific. Allied forces lack sufficient men and materiel for broader campaigns yet will advance with available units and support to strike at Japanese positions in the region. The operation may set the stage for further assaults toward the Philippines and other targets as commanders reassess force levels and plans.
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Durlin Spentey
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Bali
India
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Paette
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Arthur
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Fire gutted bridal ship in mid Pacific
In a late night blaze the Swedish vessel carrying servicemen was destroyed in mid Pacific waters near New York. Captain Orwell, nearly blind from smoke, ordered emergency measures as crew fought flames within minutes. Survivors were rescued and taken to hospital while the ship burned in full view of nearby vessels.
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Pacific
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Australin Podinamere
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Allied ‘Works Council
Stack
Russians Claim Gains as Fronts Fire Across Ukraine Fronts
Fragmented report describes heavy fighting on multiple fronts including Russians cutting north south lines, capturing towns such as Malin and Chernyak, and advancing near Kiev. It notes German counterattacks, German reserves redeployment, and losses on both sides.
Unclear fragmentary report from London desk
A garbled London dispatch mentions diplomatic chatter and military notes with references to German and Allied figures. The text is incomplete, providing few readable names or concrete facts beyond a general wartime briefing impression.
Romanian Peasants Panic as Soviet Forces Advance
Reported mass panic among Romanian peasants as Soviet troops approach. Thousands flee along main roads toward borders, seeking safety while German garrisons halt troops and reinforce perimeters.
Turks Expected to Allow Allies Use of Bases
An Ankara correspondent reports that Turkish Foreign Minister Meremanjeglu indicated Turkey would permit Allied air and naval operations via bases on Turkish soil after reports of high level talks. The interview suggests von Papen and Taft aides conveyed Ankara’s intent to cooperate with Berlin and Rome as German options shift in the region.
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Associated Press
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Taft An Kare
Meremanjeglu
Hitler
Toccari
Jandes
Turkey
Allian
Further Exchange Of War Prisoners Expected Soon
London dispatch reports from The Bareatona correspondent that the International Red Cross signaled a forthcoming exchange of Allied and German prisoners of war. Details on dates and participants remain unconfirmed.
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London
Bareatona
Antetican
Associatea Selsing
Une Dolomite
Internetiona
Ghardi Doubts on Moscow Agreement
Ghardi questions the Moscow accord and the New York Times report. The bishops reject the idea that the declaration will change policy and warn against assuming broader unity. Officials stress caution amid unclear terms and potential political implications.
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Heavy Allied Bombers Pound Bremen At Dawn
British and American air forces hit Bremen in dawn raids as Typhoons and heavy bombers target German transport and industrial sites. Reports say trains and locomotives were damaged and several enemy aircraft were shot down, with unions of heavy bombers striking Berlin and western Germany.
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