War Today: Pacific Aid Weighed as US Steps In
A Washington official notes American reinforcements and war matériel moving toward the Western Pacific to bolster Allied defenses. The Malay Peninsula and Singapore face urgent danger as Britain and Australia look to the United States for relief, while MacArthur's defenders hold the Philippines. The Mikado’s forces, though delaying, gain time by striking before Allied aid arrives.
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Singapore
Burma
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Britain
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Australia
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MacArthur
Owever
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Philippines
Orient
Mass Raids On Burma Broken Up By Allies
American and British fliers shattered mass air raids by over 60 Japanese planes near Rangoon and claimed about one third of the attackers were shot down. An Army communique said Moulmein front unchanged as Japanese pressure nears Gulf of Martaban. Thai participation noted. civilians killed in Burma Panhandle raid. Also: training balloon breaks away from Camp Davis school.
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Associated Press
Rangoon
Burma
Moulmein
Gulf of Martaban
Thailand
Ninponese
Panhandle
Tavoy
FDR Expects Pearl Harbor Report Soon
President Roosevelt said at a press conference that he expected soon a report on the investigation into Japan's Pearl Harbor attack. Justice Roberts, heading the board, has returned to Hawaii and is preparing the report. Roosevelt did not confirm if the findings would be made public and denied other news.
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Roosevelt
Japan
Pearl Harbor
Justice Roberts
Supreme Court
Hawaii
Lanham
AFT
Rommel’s Counter Attack Recaptures Agedabia in Libya
The Axis forces under Rommel recaptured Agedabia 90 miles northeast of El Agheila as Rommel launches a full counter-offensive in North Africa. Meanwhile Russian forces advanced 23 miles west of Mozhaisk in a seven miles a day push, signaling a major push against German lines. The British in the Middle East reported the setback at Agedabia, a key position on the Gulf of Sirte near Bengasi.
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Red Army Launches Surprise Attack Near Leningrad Front
In a blizzard the Red Army reportedly struck German positions along a 41 mile stretch between Novgorod and the Moscow railway to flank Leningrad besiegers. Concurrently Timoshenko’s forces push along a 100 mile front from Kursk to Kharkov as fierce fighting intensifies.
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Hursk
Kharkov
Pittsburgh
Axis reconnaissance in force pushes toward EL Agheila
Cairo bulletin reports Axis troops screened by a Red sand storm pushed from Mersa Brega 25 miles northeast of EL Agheila in a second day of reconnaissance in force. British HQ says light forces withdrew east of Agedabia by evening, while London quarters consider heavy aerial reinforcements reaching Germans and Italians.
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London
Japan Open to Peace With China if Attitude Changes
Tokyo reports Premier Hideki Tojo told parliament Japan would accept any Chungking overtures for reconciliation if the Chinese regime alters its stance. He called China a sister nation and warned readers to awaken as Anglo-American influence wanes. Chinese ambassador Wellington Koo in London dismissed separate peace rumors as unlikely and cautioned about Malaya and regional fears impacting the conflict.
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Hideki Tojo
Chungking
Japan
China
London
V. K. Wellington Koo
Malaya
Southh Seas
Quick Action Promised On Axis Rupture
Rio de Janeiro January 23 AP reports that a high conference source says representatives of American Republics will decide this afternoon on severing relations with the Axis with or without Argentina. Argentina's foreign minister Guinazu conferred with Brazilian and U S delegations and reportedly submitted counter proposals drafted by acting president Castillo.
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United States
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Ruiz Guinazu
Oswaldo Aranha
Brazil
Sumner Welles
Honduras
Cuba
Dominican
Republic
Uruguay
Royal Air Force Raids Muenster In Night Attacks
Royal Air Force bombers struck Muenster last night leaving large fires as the Air Ministry reported. The commu nique said Dutch and Dunkerque targets were also bombed and mines laid. British fighters attacked Northern France air dromes and a patrol aircraft hit a supply vessel off the Frisian Islands. Two bombers and a coastal command aircraft were missing. A daylight raid on East Anglia damaged homes and injured several.
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Muenster
Air Ministry
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Dunkerque
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Frisian
Coastal Command
East Anglia
Furniture Mart Slump Hits Mid-Winter Market
The Mid-Winter Southern Furniture and Bug market sees weaker registrations yet reports steady sales relative to attendance. Distributors and manufacturers note a wide range of interest, with good to exceptionally good sales in many lines. Registration at 11 am stood at 1620, down from 1742 a year ago, while metal item demand remains restrained by the defense program.
NATIONALE MAURIELG By RAY TUCKER PET
The President plans to ask Congress to remove teeth from the Anti-Law, arguing wartime needs require a dental operation on the Clayton Act. Truman Arnold resists full repeal and faces advisers urging restraint, with calls to pre clear mergers and frame legal agreements. Continued on Page Five.
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Congress
Truman Arnold
Jesse H. Jones
Lessing Rosen
Governor Broughton Orders Slower Traffic On Key Roads
Raleigh January 23 Governor Broughton told the Highway Commission to slow traffic on dangerous routes and warned Highway Patrol to enforce new rules. He urged clear road markings and pledged to see they are enforced. He cautioned there may be successors if enforcement falters.
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Broughton
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Highway Patrol
Price Control Bill Is Ready for Final Action
Washington reports that a wartime price control measure, amended after two weeks of conference, is ready for final congressional action. House conferees, led by Steagall, expect passage despite admissions it may be more unpopular than new taxes. Senator Brown and Bankhead foresee Senate approval with cost estimates rising 11 to 15 percent due to farm price restrictions.
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Ala
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Senate
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Supply Lines Of Allies Are Jeopardized
Japan's conquest push reaches New Guinea and Solomon Islands as Japanese troops threaten routes to Australia and the Pacific war zone. MacArthur reports heavy attacks by Japanese forces on Bataan and the Philippines. Dutch bombers score hits in the Makassar Strait as strategic lines to the Dutch East Indies, Singapore, Burma and China widen the danger.
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Wiliam H. Harrison
Americanelephone and Telegraph Co
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Douglas C. MacKeachie
New England
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
J. S. Knawin
Stewart-Warner Corp
William L. Batt
SKF Industries, Inc
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Roger D. Greene
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New Guinea
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Chinese Guerrillas Storm Yoko Island Reported
New York date January 23 British radio relayed a report that Chinese guerrillas crossed the Yellow Sea and stormed Japanese naval headquarters on Yoko Island off the coast of Maorea CBS recorded the BBC broadcast The China Central News Agency reported that more than 300 Japanese were killed
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BBC
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Japanese Leader Claims Soviet Neutrality Assured
Tokyo report quotes Foreign Minister Shigenori Togo stating the Soviet Union will honor its neutrality pact with Japan at the war’s outset. Prime Minister Tojo asserts Japan will prevail through superior manpower and training, dismissing fears of American material strength and promising further successes in greater East Asia. He emphasizes Japan’s historically trained soldiers as key to victory.
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Shigenori Togo
House of Representatives
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Russia
Hideki Tojo
United States
East Asia
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America
Roosevelt
Congress
Johnson Case Is Affirmed
RALEIGH Jan 23 The North Carolina supreme court upheld the conviction in Robeson County of Alonzo Johnson for aiding and abetting in prostitution. Witnesses said he told Fort Bragg soldiers where to find women and asked for 50 cents. The court also clarified worthless check law, noting nonpayment due to insufficiency and statements that later funds would exist do not excuse the circulation of a worthless check.
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North Carolina Supreme Court
Robeson County
Alonzo Johnson
Johnson
Fort Bragg
Urgent $12 Billion Plan to Build 33000 Planes Hinted
Washington January 23 officials urged a $12,525,872,474 appropriation to construct 33,000 aircraft for the United States and allies. Lieutenant General Arnold testified the program speeds preparedness, supports combat ops, and aims for an offensive knockout blow, with funds sought at the earliest date to expand facilities and accelerate production.
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Ef. H. Arnold
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