Japanese claim Dutch fleet wiped out in Java Sea clash
Tokyo claims two Dutch cruisers were sunk and another Dutch cruiser and a U S Marblehead class cruiser were heavily damaged in the Java Sea. A later Domei report said a 10,000 ton vessel was sunk and three 3,000 ton ships were hit west of Singapore. The U S Navy said no information at Washington about the claims.
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Java Sea
Tokyo
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Netherlands East Indies
Kangean Island
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Malaya
Strait of Malacca
Singapore
Roosevelt Asks For Loyal War Congress
President Roosevelt told reporters today that during war Congress should back the U S government regardless of party and maintain unity. He indicated he would favor reelection of many incumbents in the Senate and House, replying to a recent speech by Democratic National Chairman Edward J Flynn urging a Congress hostile to the administration would risk a military disaster.
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Japs land new force at Bataan fortress defense
The War Department reports Japanese gun emplacements on the southeastern shore of Manila Bay destroyed by American fire. Nine Japanese transports were seen in Lingayen Gulf debarking troops to reinforce concentrations in Bataan and Luzon. The Bataan front remained relatively quiet in the past day with decreased enemy bombing and no damage to U. S. positions.
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Washington
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War Department
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Setanta
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Manus Bay
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British slow axis in Libyan advance near Tobruk
London report says British desert fighters stiffened lines near Tobruk with RAF planes striking Axis supply routes. British hold stubbornly south of Jebel el Akdar and patrol west toward Msus, about 70 miles southeast of Ben East. If Axis can move reinforcements by sea, British forces south of the mountains may face encirclement.
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Hitler Pushing Airborne Force to Support Fronts
Moscow dispatches report German efforts to block a Soviet offensive with airborne reinforcements while the Red Army advances. German numeric superiority noted in spots, as weather allows air resupply and movement. Prisoners describe strict orders to defend villages to the last man. some retreats occur despite warnings. The Red Army also reportedly reached Palropavolovis, near Dnieperopetrovsk, as Dnieper power dam site becomes a Soviet objective.
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Soviet Union
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Dnieperopetrovsk
India Arrow Torpedoed Off Atlantic Coast
The Navy Department announced that the tanker India Arrow owned by the Sorong-Vacuum Company of New York was torpedoed by an enemy submarine off the Atlantic coast. No further details were released. This marks the 18th ship reported attacked off the U.S. and Canadian coasts in recent weeks, with 16 sinkings among the 17 prior attacks and only one ship, the Malay, making port.
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India Arrow
Sorong-Vacuum of Company of New York
Atlantic
U. S
Castooterney Man Declares Elusive Enoch Arden Tale
In Jenkintown Pennsylvania a 43 year old former Philadelphia suburb businessman Clinton Wolford who disappeared after a 15 year police probe was hospitalized with amnesia. Police say his wife remarried. a son is in the navy and two daughters are married. Wolford reportedly cannot recognize family or explain his return.
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Enoch Arden
Frank Sweeney
Clinton Wolford
Philadelphia
Sweeney
Walford
Wdld Chase
Wolfford
Jenkintown
Wolford
Gerkmde Wolford
Ilfe
Japan's Early War Gains Seen Thinly Spread Across Forces
A wartime report notes sharp advantages gained by Japan in the first two months, with forces now spread thinly and losses not heavy. The piece suggests more reverses may come as the tide of war turns.
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Japan
Allies' Increasing Power Big Factor in War
Washington reports that allied forces in the western Pacific face a very serious situation after two months of war. Despite strong defense feats in the Philippines Singapore and the Dutch Indies and Japanese losses of ships and men, experts say only massive reinforcements could stem the Japanese advances. Strategists note Japan’s initial surprise attack and growing vulnerability but stress that material and troops must be allocated across theaters and oceans to slow further gains. The piece outlines five strategic moves by Japan and warns that the Allied position remains precarious with the Pacific war far from decided.
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Washington
Western Pacific
Philippines
Singapore
Dutch Indies
Pearl Harbor
Wiel
America
Russia
Africa
Orient
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Manila Bay
Malay Peninsula
Soersbaja
Indies
Moulmein
Burma
China
Local Hotel Changes Hands in Youngsville Purchase
Millie McBride of Youngsville has completed the purchase of the Commercial Hotel on Best Month street from Joseph Carneste. She plans about 2000 in improvements before reopening, with all twenty five rooms to be decorated and conditioned for use. George Bedine, a former local restaurateur and hotel proprietor, has been engaged to assist in operating the hotel.
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Youngsville
Millie McBride
Best Moth Street
Joseph Carneste
McBride
George Bedine
Rextawrant
Air battle over Rangoon as Burma defense halts attacks
In Rangoon a large daylight air raid by Jiganese forces was repelled by a mixed force of British and American volunteers. The Americans reportedly shot down seven raiders and possibly destroyed ten more, while Allied pilots continued heavy fighting along the Salween area. Burmese and British troops maintained positions around Rangoon and the Salween ports, with government officials warning that withdrawal could be dangerous. This report notes ongoing aerial combat and emphasizes the Allied effort to defend key strategic ports in Burma.
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Jamiel
Miers
Salween
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Island Fortress Heavily Bombed In Japanese Assault
Singapore reports describe a heavy bombardment as Japanese forces threaten the island fortress. British, Australian, and Indian troops man beaches and flanks while air raids and parachute threats loom. Civilian casualties rise as air attacks continue with alarms and countermeasures in place.
Two Pittsfield Girls Hurt in Auto Crash
Two Pittsfield girls Margaret Wilbert and Annabelle Wilcox were injured when a car driven by Walter Kushner struck a truck and left Route 177 near Elderly turn. The girls, treated for scalp and lip lacerations, were later discharged from Corsy Hospital after witnesses reported blood at the scene.
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Pintefiels
Margaret Wilbert
Annabille Wilcox
Hee
Kishner
Corsy Hospital
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Miss Wilcox
Rifle fire targets guard at Baltimore waterworks
State trooper on sentry duty at Montemello Reservoir narrowly misses by rifle fire. assailant escapes in a car. Brig. Gen. Dwight M. Mohr says the act is a deliberate assassination attempt amid sabatoge of the Baltimore waterworks. A caller later taunts the guard with a phrase about the bullet’s proximity. }
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Baltimore
Montebello Reservoir
Dwight M. Mohr
State Guard
Roosevelt Says Pacific Council Now Operating By Associated Press
President Roosevelt said the Pacific council is operating from Washington and London with close cooperation on military and political matters. He noted questions of a governmental or political character are referred to army and navy chiefs and to appropriate governmental offices in Washington and London. He mentioned the Dutch government in exile has its headquarters in London, with representation from British dominions.
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Roosevelt
Pacific Council
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Army
Navy
Axis invasion speculations rise as war spread across Europe
A bulletin from Bern notes Axis press hints at a possible U S Britain invasion in Europe in spring The Tokyo bulletin reports seven British and American planes including spitfires and P 40s shot down during a Tangoon air raid The day sees multiple air engagements as Japan and Allied forces clash across the theater.
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Switzerland
Axis Press
United States
Britain
Europe
Tokyo
Fire damages three upper-floor apartments at Center street
Smoke and flames roared through the three upper floors of a three story building on North Center Street. The blaze began in a southwest second floor apartment and spread upward, damaging five apartments and the Ritz Restaurant storage area. Firefighters confined the flames to the upper floors, with an estimated $900 in damage. The Evans and Pay families occupied the impacted apartments, and the cause was under investigation. Continued on Page Two.
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TWA
Wayne Evans
Pere
Edward Berry
Ritz
Candy
Quality Cash
Wayne Livers
Isabelle Pay
Registration of Enemy Aliens Starts Next Week
Machinery at the Gorty post office will issue certificates of identification to natives and citizens aged 14 and older from 14, with registration beginning Monday in February and lasting three weeks. Aliens must present alien registration receipts and three 2 by 2 inch photos printed on thin paper, head and shoulders, without hats. Applications are filed at the nearest county post office.
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Marion
James P Sullivan
Slens
Tornadoes Hit LuttLe Rook Arkansas Storm Causes Damage
A severe windstorm and tornadoes swept through LuttLe Rook Arkansas last night killing several people and injuring others. The storm damaged the business district and caused heavy destruction in the vicinity.
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Une Een
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