Alexander Hamilton torpedoed off Iceland sinks during tow
The coast guard cutter Alexander Hamilton was torpedoed by an enemy submarine off Iceland. While being towed into port the ship capsized and had to be sunk by gunfire. The Navy reported a moderate loss of life with next of kin notified. wartime crew numbered 202, peacetime 112.
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Washington
Coast Guard
Alexander Hamilton
Iceland
Navy
Alexander W Hamilton
New York
Britain may grant India self government in landmark shift
The piece argues Britain could grant greater self rule to British India, a move seen as strategic for defense against Japan, a milestone shrinking imperial status while expanding the Commonwealth, and a step toward uniting 389 million largely undeveloped people under a broader empire of cooperating nations. It contrasts with Soviet wartime rhetoric and predicts assessing Nazi strength after spring offensives.
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England
India
Theritish Commonwealth of Nations
Britain
Russia
Douglas MacArthur
Joseph Stalin
Red
Army Publicaion
Red Star
Warship quipped With ld Ammunition
Los Angeles report cites Martin Agronsky broadcasting from Sydney about an American warship carrying U S troops using outdated anti aircraft ammunition. The lieutenant says 1930 931 issue rounds tested a year ago proved only 30 percent effective and could not reliably hit targets over Java convoy routes.
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Los Angeles
WEC
Martin Agronsky
U. S
Agronsky
Sydey
Australia
Avy
NEC
Java
Tokyo
United States
Japanese attack on hospital ship opens doors to tragedy
Batavia dispatch reports the Netherlands hospital ship Open Moort was struck by Japanese bombers. An official statement cited two killed and 13 wounded with significant damage to hospital installations as bombs fell near the vessel, location unspecified.
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Batavia
WN. E
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Anda
Burma Battle Near Rangoon Seethes Along Burma Road
Burma fighting raged toward the Sittang River as Japanese forces pushed from the Bilin River area toward Rangoon. British imperial troops reportedly fell back to the Sittang line while Allied warplanes and American pilots hit Japanese columns and bases, destroying vehicles.
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Rangoon
Burma
Sittang
China
Bilin
MacArthur as Nation's Hero and Usual Chase in Washington
Washington reports from Ray Tucker show Army leaders pressed in Congress about MacArthur. He cannot be reinforced or relieved, holding orders to be captured only if it saves troops. Willkie pushes for him to lead as Chief of Staff, while MacArthur's defiant, daredevil stance may end in death with his men if forced to retreat. The piece notes his symbol status after Singapore and Japan's plan to sway broader loyalties.
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Washington
Ray Tucker
Cow
Army
Navy
MacArthur
Washington Mail
Bataan
Wendell Willkie
Marshall
Singapore
Reserves Of Red Army Ready To Battle In Soviet Drive
Moscow reported that powerful Red Army reserves, reinforced by British Hurricane fighters, have completed training in the Urals and are ready for action. The Red Navy claims 81 warships sunk and thousands of shells destroyed in seven months against Germany. Stalin urged complete victory in a war of liberation, warning of a stern struggle ahead and pledging to draw the enemy from Leningrad and liberate White Russia, the Ukraine, and the Crimea.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Red Star
Urals
Red Navy
Germany
Moscow Radio
Red Army
Joseph Stalin
Soviet Union
Stalin
Leningrad
Russia
Ukraine
Crimea
Red
Hitler
Elitler
Cabinet shake up in Britain leaves critics skeptical
London February 23 Churchill's drastic cabinet overhaul, his second in four days, drew mixed reactions. Most critics say the changes reshuffled rather than cut deadwood as five ministers were dropped. Sir James Grigg named war minister signals some approval amid a restive House of Commons.
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Associated Press
London
Churchill
Britain
James Grigg
House of Commons
Sir Star
President To Talk Tonight War address outlines war progress
President Roosevelt will speak tonight at 10 p.m. Eastern War Time in plain language about the war’s progress and how distant battles affect American towns. The address, his third major broadcast since the war began, follows Pearl Harbor and the January state of the union speech as Japan’s Pacific advance and German submarine warfare loom large.
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Washington
Army
United Nations
Japan
Pearl Harbor
Congress
Union
Pacific
Lull Reported In Fighting On Philippines
War Department reports fighting has eased on Luzon Bataan and in Manila Bay actions. No enemy air or ground activity in 24 hours. Philippine Commonwealth awards the Distinguished Service Star to Major General Richard K. Sutherland and Brigadier General Richard J. Marshall for their roles in the defense plans and execution with the American Military Mission.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Philippines
Bataan
Manila Bay
Douglas
MacArthur
Manuel Quezon
Philippine Commonwealth
Richard K. Sutherland
Richard J. Marshall
Commonwealth
Philippine
Luzon
One Ship Of Invasion Fleet Escapes In Bali Battle
In a Pacific war update United Nations forces reported heavy air actions against Japanese invasions near Bali and Java. US and Dutch planes attacked off southern Sumatra and Bangka Strait, burning a transport over 10,000 tons while damaging other ships. Four Japanese planes were downed at Java airfields as dive bombers and bombers, supported by machine gunning, struck the enemy fleet.
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3. 2 Army
Bali
U. S. Army
War Department
United States
Java
Bangka Strait
Avia
Sumatra
United Nations
Soerabaja
Uva
Conan Page
Draft Lottery Set For March 17 In Wartime Call
Washington reports the nation’s new draft lottery fixed for March 17 31 to select order of call for 8 000 000 to 9 000 000 men. The drawing will use numbered capsules in a goldfish bowl and is restricted to men who registered February 16 and aged 20 to 44 not yet registered with local boards. Some registrants may receive calls soon, others within about two months.
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Washington
Selective Service
Senate panel approves record defense fund hike
Washington February 23 The Senate Appropriations Committee approved an unprecedented 32 752 737 900 defense fund, a rise of 91 836 000 over the House total. The panel added 56 836 000 for clothing and equipment for an expanded army and 95 000 000 for communitie members said was to iCon on Page 2 Col 4.
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Washington
Senate Appropriations Committee
House
Indias Masses Expected To Be Granted Partial Independence
London feb 23 British sources predicted at least partial independence for India after weekend events. Chiang Kai-shek’s remarks backing India and Churchill plans to enlarge self-government powers fueled hopes. A possible Indian national administration led by Nehru was eyed, Gandhi guiding the movement though Congress and the Muslim League had not set formal positions.
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Associated Press
London
India
Britain
Chiang Kai-Shek
United States
Churchill
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
Congress Party
Mohandas K. Gandhi
All-India Moslem League
Chiang
All-India
Moslem League
Tej Bahadur Sagru
U S Army Gets Additional Emergency Clothing Funds
President Roosevelt asked Congress to add 596.8 million dollars for army clothing and equipment to the military funds bill. The move would raise total clothing and equipage appropriations in the measure to about 1.526 billion, as Congress readied a busy week with the massive bill and other actions.
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