Singapore Front Braces as Japanese Press Inland
Fierce Japanese attacks push toward Singapore across Malaya as landings and air battles unfold. British forces report advancing enemy columns near Batu Pahat and Kluang, with air strikes and anti aircraft defenses claiming numerous Japanese aircraft and transports downed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singapore
Yomnbed
Great Island
Enggarang
Batu *Ahat
Luang Falls
Luang
Alsen
Kluang
Talayan
Ktuaung
Ayeer Hitam
Ayer Hitam
Batu Pahwat
Endau
Here
Jemaluang
Mersing
Iso
Iran Enau
Malaya
Chaney named commanding general of US forces in Britain
Major General James E Chaney, regarded as both a combat pilot and observer, is appointed commanding general of United States Army forces in the British Isles. Brigadier General Charles L. Ite serves as chief of staff, while Major General Russell P Artle arrives with thousands of troops to lead American forces in Northern Ireland. In Washington, plans to speed naval production push completion of ships ahead by months as House opens debate on a record naval appropriations bill.
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North Ireland
Port
Tan
James E. Chaney
U. S. Air Corps
Haseen
United States Army
British Isles
Chaney
Charles L. Ite
Russell Partle
Northern Ireland
Washington
Vertime
Ep. Scrugham
D-Nev
House
Eire Chieftan Protests AEF In Ireland
Prime Minister Eamon de Valera issued a statement protesting the arrival of United States troops in Northern Ireland across the border from Eire. The statement said Ireland had not been consulted by either Britain or the United States about the troops’ presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eire Chieftan
AEF
Ireland
Dublidan
Eamon de Valera
United States
Northern Ireland
Eire
British Slow Nazis In Libya
Cairo reports British forces in Libya have braked their retreat before Rommel's counter thrust. The main battle area lies north and northwest of Msus with no change north of Agedabia. British aircraft were active over the front, inflicting considerable damage on enemy columns as Axis forces press near Msus and potentially Ben Garli.
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Cairo
Britain
Libya
Erwin Rommel
Middle East
Msus
Agedabia
Bengali
Furniture Market Slows After Slow Mid Winter Show
Activity at the Southern Furniture and Bug Market slowed with about 180 buyers registered by 2 PM, matching yesterday's turnout. Officials noted trading was light despite attendance, reflecting a Chicago pattern of a strong first week followed by a downturn in the second week. Limited automobile use kept buyers away, as retailers relied on salesmen. Tomorrow’s pace was expected to repeat today’s steady but subdued level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Aew
Chicago
UNC Wins Chance at 1.395 Million Art Endowment
Raleigh January 21 trustees of the University of North Carolina debated a bid to secure a 1.395 million endowment for an art school and building in Chapel Hill. Former Gov O Max Gardner urged Attorney General McMullan to seek liquidating suit in DC courts while former Gov Cameron Morrison pressed for more information. Governor Broughton and Frank P Graham supported NC pursuing the funds if feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill
O. Max Gardner
Shelby
William H. Ackland
Tennessee
Washington
Ashland
Duke University
Duke
North Carolina
Rollins College
W. P. Few
Ackland
Rollins
Gardner
Harry McMullan
District of Columbia
Cameron Morrison
Charlotte
Morrison
Broughton
Frank P. Graham
Consolidated University of Carolina
Navy Secretary urges unified command for national defense
Secretary Daniels told a civic club that President Roosevelt would take steps to unify command of the national defense forces. He cited democracy in wartime and the action following the Pearl Harbor attack on December 7 as proofs of American resolve.
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Raleigh
UPI
Navy
Josephus Daniels
Roosevelt
United States
Pearl Third
Rationing Power Expanded to Leon Henderson
Washington January 27 The War Production Board chief Donal Nelson delegated full authority to Price Administrator Leon Henderson to ration all retail sold goods and consumer products for personal needs. The move, approved by President Roosevelt, aims to prepare for consumer rationing amid critical raw material shortages and may be amended by the War Production Board chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Donal M. Nelson
The
War Production Board
Leon Henderson
Nelson
Roosevel
Henderson
WPA
OPA
New Villages Taken By Reds
MOSCOW January 27 red army troops were officially declared to have recaptured additional villages and towns amid fierce fighting with heavy enemy losses. The Soviet Information Bureau said the advance westward continued through the night with no detailed specifics and reported German losses of 1340 officers and men on the Southern Front. London sources said Rzhev near the Upper Volga was expected to fall soon and Velikie Luki faced a blizzard braving assault.
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Moscow
Red Army
Soviet Information Bureau
London
Rzhev
Upper Volga
Sugar Ration Could Fall to 12 Ounces Per Person
Washington January 27 The price administrator said the weekly personal sugar allowance may drop to 12 ounces when rationing starts next month. The prior 56 pounds yearly per person policy for the nation would be reduced by deductions for meals in restaurants and hotels, possibly cutting rations to three fourths of a pound.
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Washington
Leon Jenersom
Churchill says wartime unity with Roosevelt sealed in US visit
London reports Prime Minister Winston Churchill told the House of Commons that during his trip to the United States he established with President Roosevelt the closest relations of comradeship and friendship. He quoted Roosevelt’s final words: we will fight this through to the bitter end no matter the cost.
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London
Winston Churchill
House of Commons
United States
Roosevelt
Law aims to extend pay to missing service members
A proposed bill seeks to keep life sustaining allowances for families of troops in action until official death is declared. It would allow posthumous payment validity, waive restitution for mistakenly dispersed funds, and shield disbursing officers from liability. Chairman Vinson has introduced a similar measure for naval personnel missing in action.
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Campon
Vinson
House Naval Affairs Committee
Churchill says Allied might expanding and unity growing
London dispatch reports Prime Minister Churchill declaring growing Allied might and unity, urging Parliament to vote confidence. He notes US troops in Northern Ireland as vanguard of more reinforcements, US aircraft aiding Britain, and bombers joining the RAF. He highlights Malayan front reinforcements and Britain's huge munitions output as war outlook improves.
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London
Churchill
Britain
Pacific Ocean
House of Commons
United States
Northern Ireland
RAF
Germany
Australia
New Zealand
United Nations
Libya
Erwin Rommel
Cirenaica
Final Pan American session postponed amid Peru Ecuador row
Rio de Janeiro January 27 The final Pan American conference session was postponed as Ecuador threatened to denounce Peru over border disputes and to leave without signing final accounts Brazil's Oswaldo Aranha postponed the plenary to seek a solution Vargas convened the cabinet to discuss breaking relations with Germany Italy and Japan likely to be announced at the conference closing session The formal closing was moved to tomorrow
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Rio DE Janeiro
Ecuador
Peru
Enrique Arroyo Delgado
Brazil
Oswaldo Aranha
Conference of American Foreign Ministers
Toll Of 34 Ships Taken At Macassar
Dutch and American air and sea forces damaged or sunk 34 Japanese vessels in three days near Macassar, with 11 warships and 17 transports among losses. A large warship, possibly a battleship, was reported down on January 23, while Tokyo acknowledged four Japanese losses. The tally reflects heightened risk to Japanese naval operations in the Indies.
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VD. Witt Hancock
Batavia
Japan
Straits of
Macassar
Haruna
Colin P. Kelly, Jr
Philippines
Borneo
Celebes
Aneta
Netherlands Indies
Tokyo
Neverthel
Kendari
Washington
Macassar Strait
Indies
Barham Loss Drops Britain to 13 Capital Ships
The British admiralty announced the sinking of the 31,000-ton battleship Barham in the Mediterranean on November 23, a loss that reduces Britain's capital ships to 13. Commander Captain G. C. Cooke was lost. Vice Admiral W. H. Pridham-Wippel survived. The admiralty had kept the news secret to mislead the enemy and protect subsequent dispositions.
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London
Jan
Barham
Britain
Mediterranean
Admiralt
Prince of Wales
Royal Oak
Repulse
Hood
Admiralty
Barhams
G. C. Cooke
W. H. Pridham-Wippel
Torpedo Boat Sinks Japanese Ship in Philippine Waters
Navy communique reports a 5,000-ton Japanese vessel sunk by Lieut John D. Bulkeley and his motor torpedo boat squadron near Subic Bay. Ensign George Cox of Watertown New York also torpedoed another 5,000-ton enemy ship under heavy fire from shore batteries and anti-boat defenses. Participants included Lt Bulkeley and Lt(jg) Edward G Delongt, with Delongt serving as squadron engineer.
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Washington
John D. Bulkeley
Philippine
U. S
George Cox F
Watertown
N.Y
Subic Bay
Navy
Cox
Long Island City
MTB
Edward G. Delong T
Springfield
Victorious Russians Gather Up Booty on Front Line
Eddy Gilmior e reports the Red Army on the central front advancing into Smolensk Province after driving the German forces from Moscow region. Mozhaisk becomes a trophy assembly point with tanks and vehicles hauled to the railway and tractors dragging loot through snow.
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Eddy Gilmiore
RED Army
Smolensk
Moscow
Mozhaisk
Gvhalsk
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James E. Chaney Amed
U. S. Army
Rommel
Reds
Latvian
By Ray Tucker
Robert E. Bunnelle
Ence
East Indies
Dutcl Fiers
Bulkeley
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