Wake Island Marines Hold Against Japanese Assault
Memoir snippets tell of Wake Island defense by Lt Col Devereaux and pilots as Japanese naval task force pressed ashore. Describes sinking of two destroyers and a gunboat, damage to others, and final Japanese landing after fierce resistance. Also notes Devereaux later in Shanghai POW camp writing to son Pat about health, Red Cross aid, and pig farming work.
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Poultry and Produce Prices in Chicago Report
Chicago market notes show live poultry and butter prices with mixed receipts and grades while eggs hold steady. Grain futures faltered after brief rally attempts as wheat oats rye and corn declined amid hedge selling and cotton weakness.
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