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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1942
Page
7
Fragments mention Mrs and boys Walter M Gerald Wing service, assembling, urging courage. unclear source context, details fragmented and unreadable.
Allied forces clash with Japanese warships in a maneuvers battle as Tokyo planes contend to reinforce Guadalcanal Tulagi and disrupt U S supply lines. MacArthur’s air umbrella aids Buna attack while Australian and American units converge. Japanese convoy off New Georgia Island and heavy bombers strike at Rabaul and Melgina dock area.
Associated Press reports U boats sank six merchant ships in the western Atlantic, raising American and neutral losses to 524 since December 7, 1941. Among the dead are eight seamen. Three ships were American. one British, one Norwegian, one unidentified. Washington says used cars will not be rationed now, though no long term commitment is given.
Allied forces breached Libyan lines as Rommel's army advanced to El Agheila after heavy losses. British and American airstrikes hit Benghazi and Martaba, with RAF and USAF heavy bombers reducing the Axis strength and setting ablaze the harbor area.
United States troops in Tunisia reportedly face a German Italian counterattack per German and Italian broadcasts. British bombers return to Genoa in a second raid in three nights, while U S fighters strike German positions in occupied Europe. Reuters notes unrest in western Croatia and Russian submarine patrols near German shipping. A report places Rommel in Munich awaiting Hitler’s review. A roller rink fire in Connellville destroys Hillcrest and a home, causing substantial damage.
Washington reported the Navy offered no new detail on Captain Eddie Rickenbacker and six companions rescued from the Pacific after three weeks missing. Earlier, the service said Rickenbacker was in good condition, with three others found on a small island and one buried at sea after dying during the ordeal.
Japanese headquarters issued a revised report on the October 26 clash east of the Solomons claiming a sunk battleship two carriers three cruisers and a destroyer. Washington had not confirmed these sweeping losses though earlier notices cited a Porter destroyer and carrier damage.
Allied forces moved into Tunisia with a British American assault aiming at Bizerte and Tunis. German and Italian troops were reported to have landed with French approval while Rommel pursued a last stand near El Agheila. Air and naval strikes targeted Tunis airfields and allied reinforcements rushed to the theater as Axis defenses fought back.
Washington reports a major naval victory in the Solomon Islands with 23 enemy ships destroyed and seven damaged. U S forces sank a battleship, three heavy cruisers, two light cruisers, five destroyers, six transports, and destroyed four cargo ships. Two American light cruisers and six destroyers were sunk. Rear Admiral Callaghan was killed.
United States and French troops have joined in the eastern and center North African front. The British First Army, advancing into Tunisia with American support, has been reinforced by mobile U.S. forces. The British navy maintains control of the western Mediterranean and its approaches.
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