To Be First Step Toward Reconquest Of Philippines
The article outlines a proposed two-front Allied offensive from the Indian and Pacific oceans as a potential giant pincers move to cut off Japanese outposts and push toward reconquest of the Philippines. Officials believe securing the Philippines would reduce battles in the Dutch East Indies and southern islands by severing long lines of communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Far East
Japan
Indian
Pacific
Tippines
Philippines
Dutch East Indies
Con Islands
Tokyo
Lord Mountbatten
India
Burma
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Malaya
Sumatra
Allied Strategy Shifts in Pacific War Outlook
The article outlines a staged Allied plan led by General MacArthur and Admiral Halsey, advancing in the Southwest and Central Pacific to clear Gilbert Islands and New Guinea, with New Britain serving as a path to the Philippines. It discusses potential attacks on Mindanao, Da vao, and Palau, and the role of air and naval power, while considering Mountbatten's operations and possible simultaneous drives from Australia to pressure Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
MacArthur
Admiral Halsey
Japan
South
Southwest Pacific
Elie
Gilbert
Central Pacific
New Guinea
Bismarck Group
Philippines
New Britain
Rabaul
Dampier
Vitiaz
Manila
Dutch Indies
Truk
Gilberts
Palau
Davao
Mindanao
Amboina
Darwin
Australia
Southwest
Lord Louis Mountbatten
India
Ceylon
Burma
Lord Louis
Prinsany British
Mediterranean
Indian Ocean
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Bay of Bengal
Jayan
Kra Isthmus
Thailand
Malaya
Sumatra
Timor
Java
Bismarck Islands
Owever
Tokyo
Malacca Strait
Gilbert Islands
Oreover
Ste Ie
Lord Mountbatten
Tar Heels Wounded In Mediterranean Combat
The War Department released names of North Carolina and three South Carolina soldiers wounded in action in the Mediterranean area. From North Carolina Tech 4th Grade H. Hogan. Pvt. Billermite. Capt. Francis Sutton. Pvt. Dempsey Whitaker. all identified with their respective families and addresses. From South Carolina Pvt. Jack Anderson. Pvt. Stanley Baker. Capt. Harry McSween. with their listed guardians and residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
North Carolina
South Carolina
Mediterranean
Tech
Mason S. Hoglen
Billermite
Durham
Metters
Mary S. Metters
Francis C. Sutton
William W. Sutton
Hinsdale Ave
Fayetteville
Pfe
Dempsey V. Whitaker
Jesse E. Whitaker
East St
Biltmore
Jack K. Anderson
Willie M. Anderson
Watson St
Greenwood
Stanley J. Baker
Gertha L. Baker
c/o YMCA
Darlington
Harrys. McSween
Harry ‘S McSween
Ter St
Chester
Salisbury mayor backs single block for all city buildings
Salisbury Jan 15 Mayor R E Ramsey proposes a postwar plan to unite city administration by selling city owned real estate to acquire a downtown block for a central city hall housing all departments a public library and YMCA to be included in the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
R.E. Ramsey
Seat
YMCA
Soldier's Sentence Reduced From Ten To Seven Years
CHICAGO Jan 15 The ten year prison term given to Charles L F McIntosh 30 year old army private by a Fort Sheridan general court martial was cut to seven years by Maj Gen H S Aurand of the Sixth Service Command McIntosh was found guilty of AWOL misrepresentation as an enlisted man improper decorations issuing fraudulent checks and improper hotel registration
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charles L. F. McIntosh
Fort Sheridan
Ill
H. S. Aurand
Sixth Service Command
McIntosh
Jap Gunboat and Freighter Sunk by U S Liberators
Liberators of the 14th U S air force in China sank an 1,100 ton gunboat and a 2,700 ton freighter in a sea sweep off the South China coast. Mitchells damaged Japanese installations on Weichow Island in Tonkin gulf Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chungking
U. S. Air Force
China
South China
Weichow Island
Tonkin Gulf
Mountbatten Plan for Asian Offensive Depends on Naval Superiority
The article outlines a proposed Allied campaign against Japan requiring overwhelming naval and air forces. It argues the Japanese must defend homeland and distant targets while Mountbatten’s force advances through the Malacca Strait toward Singapore and Manila, in coordination with MacArthur to encircle the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuriles
Aleutians
Gilberts
Lord Mountbatten
Malacca Strait
Singapore
South China Sea
Manila
Indo-China
Davao
Borneo
MacArthur
Radio Program Schedule Update War Time P.M. Changes
The listing notes a one hour subtraction for Central War Time and two hours for Mountain War Time, with corrections arriving late. Program highlights include Paul Lavalle Concert, Moylan Sisters and Their Voices, Voices of the Dairy Farmer, Songs of Africa, and the National Vespers. Other items include the Metropolitan Opera, Philharmonic Symphony, The Great Gildersleeve, and The Fred Allen Show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Lavalle
Nbe
Coe Moylan
Mexico
Dairy Farmer
B. Kennedy
Church of the All Sermons
Cbe Stagley Dison
Mbe
Nbe Songs of
Chicago
Roundtable
Hammy Kaye
Sam Morris
Milgrim Radio Hour
John Chas
Thomas
Fosdick
Biu
News of the World
Fon
Cbhe
Washington
Life of
Riley
Wm. Bendis
Diu
Philharmonic Symphony
Port
Upton Close
Fort
Amily
Gladys Swarthout
Musercal Steelmakers
Cee Shadow
Cbe
Radio
Radio Hall of Fame
Gildersleeve
Nbe En Pearson
Rm. L. Bhirer
Kelly
Copaaigen
Marie Bapane
Gerteen
Walter Winchell
Conrad Nagel
Coteane Symphony Orchestra
Basin Street
Kien
Fred Allen
Jimmy Fidler
Hollywood
Phil Spitatny
Girl Orch
Gertrude Lawrence Theater
Phil Baker
Itc
Cedric Poster
Robb Crosby
Adventures of
Freddie Martin
Orchestra
Fighter-bombers hit Japanese pack trains over Yun Nan areas
An Army dispatch from Lt. Gen. Joseph W. Stilwell's headquarters reports fighter-bombers destroyed four Japanese pack trains during offensive patrols over Lungling and Engyueh in western Yun nan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Stilwell
Lungling
Engyueh
Yunnan
Radio Schedule on WSJS NBC Morning to NBC Symphony
The listing shows a full WSJS NBC broadcast day with morning to evening programs. It includes News segments, church hour programs, orchestral concerts, religious talks, and the NBC Symphony Orchestra set for the夜.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NBC Symphony
Berlin Says U S Air Force Exaggerates German Losses
The German high command claimed American air raids greatly overstated German fighter losses. Berlin said only 98 German fighters were lost from raids that USAAF tallied as 394, with crews reportedly mostly saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
U. S
Reich
Berlin
Emden
Germany
United States
High Command
United States Air Force
USAAF
London
Schweinfurt
Reid Named Acting Controller for Raleigh Schools Board
Paul A. Reid, superintendent of Elizabeth City schools, was appointed acting controller of the Raleigh Board of Education by Gov. J M Joynes. He will succeed Nathan Yelton, granted leave of absence for the war and six months after, and will receive a $6 000 annual salary. Yelton served as captain in the army military government division, with the Supreme Court upholding the constitutional leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Paul A. Reid
Elizabeth City
Board of Education
J. M
Jon Yes
Nathan Yelton
Yelton
Army
Supreme Court
Angina outlook and life expectancy from early 20th century studies
A Health Today feature reviews long term follow up on angina patients from White Bland and Miskall of Boston. It notes that life expectancy has improved since 1918 and 1931, with survivors gaining years of life. Rest and adherence to medical advice markedly raise long term survival.
Marine Magician Becomes Solomon Islands Wizard
Los Angeles reports Billy Graff Jr, 22, a marine, writing home he has earned the nickname wizard of the solomons. He jokes about a yo-yo in his Christmas package and notes others think his skill is supernatural.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Pi— Marine Pfe
Bill Graff, Jr
Lemon Juice Remedy Promises Quick Rheumatic Pain Relief
A cheap at home formula touts Ru-Ex Compound mixed with water and four lemons to combat rheumatic, arthritis, or neuritis. The ad claims quick results in two weeks, with a money back guarantee if relief is not felt, and notes it is sold by druggists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mann's and
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Phillippines
Clark H. Woodard
U. S. Navy
Navy Department
Naval Service
International News Service
Nicobar
Andaman
Caroline
Pacific Ocean
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William
Bendix
American Meat Institute
DRY Cleaning Company
Tar Heels
U. S. Liberators
WSJS
NBC
Dr. Randthaler
Centenary Methodist Church
Betice
Esso
White Cliffs of
Dover
Richard Maxwell
University of Chicago Roundtable
John Charles Thomas
Carl Goereh
Jack Benny
Charlie McCarthy
Edgar Bergen
Charm
Hob Crosty and Company
Casa
U.S. Air Force
Reid
Wby
Logan Clendening, M. D. W
Clendening
Belk-Stevens
Belk-Stevens CO
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