Defiant Defenders Hold Bataan as Japan Presses
American Filipino troops in the Philippines pledged to sustain their defense under General Douglas MacArthur as War Department reports say bombers from Australia destroyed at least nine enemy planes on the ground and probably two more. The surrender deadline loomed Sunday but no reply was given by Lt. Gen. Jonathan M. Wainwright.
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Washington
War Department
Philippines
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Australia
United Nations
Pacific
Paul
New
Lae
New Guinea
Bataan
Jonathan M. Wainwright
Luzon Island
Port Moresby
Wyndham
Ceset
Dili
Portuguese Timor
Royal Australian Air Force
Dominion
Japan
Army
Francis M. Forde
United States
Forde
Hubertus J. van Mook
Netherlands East Indies
Lee
No. 6
North Australian
Darwin
NYA Funding Critique By Senator McKellar
Senator McKellar told the senate labor committee that the National Youth Administration seeks to maximize appropriations, urging abolition of NYA and CCC. He argued wartime needs require redirecting funds, calling NYA programs indefensible as the nation faces the Axis.
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Y Washington
McKeller
D-Tenr
Senate Labor Committee
National Youth Administration
Tennessee Senetor
NYA
Civilian Conservation Corps
Meellar
CGC
Ume
Washington War Board aide defends Guthrie claim
A J Rice, a War Production Board textile consultant, told a House subcommittee that Robert Guthrie’s assertion he opposed conservation of work has no foundation in fact. Seven British Spitfires reportedly moved from a British base toward a U S installation in Cuba. An assassination attempt near Zagreb failed as Croat security chief Eugen Kvaterski survived an ambush that killed two guards.
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Washington
A. J. Rice
War Production Board
House
Robert R. Guthrie
WPE
Zagreb
Croatia
Lfe
Eugen Kvaterski
Bosnia
Vessels Sunk and Damaged Off U S Coast Rise to Sixty Five
Norfolk reports Axis submarines have sunk or damaged 65 vessels off the Atlantic coast in a little over two months. Six more attacked over the weekend, including three merchant ships with 18 sailors killed or missing. An American bomber destroyed at least one sub. Eleven crewmen died on the first ship, 20 survivors rescued soon after. the second ship sank with five engine-room crew missing. The third attack left 32 sailors saved, with two others killed or drowned.
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Norfolk
Atlantic
Navy
Hugh A. Drum
King of Kings tickets on sale at Dobyns-Bennett
Tickets for Cecil B. DeMille's King of Kings are available via the Christian Youth Organization for a Negra Day Nursery fundraiser at Dobyns-Bennett School. Afternoon show starts 3:20 PM and evening at 7 PM. Tickets may be arranged through Miss Virginia Neal or Miss Nancy Parker or church ministers.
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Dobyns-Bennett
Christian Youth Organization
Negra Day Nursery
Riverview
Cecil B. DeMille
Virginia Neal
Nancy Parker
Youth Association
Labor chiefs push to end overtime pay during war
CIO leaders convene to urge suspension of 40 hour week and overtime pay for Sundays and holidays during wartime. War production chiefs back seven day, three shift operations while warning extra pay for non Sunday holidays may not be warranted. Senate debates move to force action on labor policy amid rising production pressures and political maneuvering.
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Washington
Donald M. Nelgon
CIO
Phillip Murray
Congress
Wesson
Nelson
Herring
Iowa
Thomas
Utah
Bill Herring
Lee D-Okla
Senate
Rogersville Gun Victim Iris Stidham Dies in Shooting
Iris Stidham a 16 year old Rogersville waitress was fatally wounded at her home by Wright Fletcher a jailed inmate who was granted leave. Sheriff Curtis M. Combs said Fletcher shot after she refused to date him. The fatal shooting occurred today with authorities reporting nine dead in the incident.
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Iris Stidham
Rogersville
Curtis M. Combs
Wright
Polly) Fletcher
Combs
Fletcher
MacArthur Arrives In Australia To Discuss Defense
General Douglas MacArthur meets with Australian leaders in Sydney as he outlines plans for the continent's defense and a counteroffensive. He praises Australian officials and cites confidence in victory while exchanging telegrams with Chiang Kai-shek and Sir Archibald Wavell. Substantial talks with Francis M. Forde and Lt. Gen. V. A. A. Sturdee concluded with reinforced optimism.
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United States Army Headquarters
Australia
Douglas MacArthur
Francis M. Forde
V. A. A. Sturdee
Forde
MacArthur
Chiang Kai-Shek
Archibald P. Wavell
India
M MacArthur
United Nations
Southwest Pacific
Wavell
Chiang
New Zealand
Large-Scale Japan Attack On Siberia Predicted
The Northwest China Daily News reports Chinese Communist claims of a forthcoming Japanese assault on Soviet Siberia as conditions become favorable. It cites Japan mustering up to 10,000,000 in home islands and territories, plus puppet forces in Manchukuo and occupied China, and enrolling White Russians. The piece argues global power shifts favor Japan with Russia tied to Germany, Britain rearming, the US mobilizing, and China not yet ready to counterattack.
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Chungking
Soviet
Siberia
Northwest China Daily News
Russia
Manchukuo
Inner Mongolia
Japan
Formosa
Ko: Tea
China
Man
Chuzuo
East Asia
Germany
Britain
Europe
United States
Ceiling on Pork Prices Goes Into Effect Today
Chicago reporters outline national price controls on wholesale pork starting today. Most traders expect ceilings on about 90 percent of pork items to stabilize prices at retail and in hog markets, with experts noting outcomes depend on experiences yet to unfold.
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Chicago
Japan Rushes Air Forces To Burma Sector
Japanese heavy air reinforcements move toward Burma to seize air superiority as Burma command reports a damaging base attack for the second straight day. London circles say Japan is far from achieving air control while Allies bolster squadrons. Analysts see the move as a prelude to a major ground assault against the American Volunteer Group and RAF.
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London
Burma
RAF
Japs Strike Allied Base In New Raid
Japanese forces launched a heavy air raid on Port Moresby marking a peak in the Pacific air war. Australian communiques report 19 bombers with escorts attacked Wyndham and Dili in Timor, while U S and Australian bombers pressed on in the New Guinea theater.
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New Raid
Melbourne
Port Moresby
Australia
New Guinea
John Curtin
Pacific
Community Chest Directors to Meet at Civic Auditorium
H J Shivell president of the Kingsport Community Chest announced a board meeting at the Civic Auditorium Wednesday at 5 30 pm. Shivell stressed the importance and urged all directors to attend.
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Community Chest
H. J. Shivell
Kingsport Community Chest
The
Civic Auditorium
Shivell
Bulgarian King Heads to Berlin as Axis Hints Balkans Pivot
Reports claim King Boris of Bulgaria travels from Sofia toward Berlin to discuss Bulgaria joining Axis plans on the Balkans with Adolf Hitler and Franz von Papen. Observers say Bulgaria may enter the war if Turkey acts, while Romania and Hungary dispute Transylvania amid German diplomacy.
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Bern
Switzerland
Boris
Bulgaria
Berlin
Middle Eastern
Balkans
Adolf Hitler
Hitler
Frenz von Papen
Turkey
Fuehrer
Idust
Axia
Baku
Dardanelles
Romania
Hungary
Germany
Bucharest
Axis
Sofia
Franz von Papen
Bassador
Ace
von Papen
Huesrev Gerede
Istanbul
Rumania
Spain
Iran
Juliu Maniu
Antonescu
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Russia
Axis Seaways Battles Mark Spring Mediterranean Maneuvering
British and Italian forces clash in a spring Mediterranean contest as British submarines sink Italian submarines and transports while Italian torpedo planes hit British convoys. Luftwaffe and RAF raids target Malta and Libyan and Greek targets as ground forces probe Axis lines in Libya and Russia fronts show heavy fighting near Moscow and Crimea.
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Mediterranean
Sealanes
Russia
Libya
Europe
Causcasian
Italy
Albenia
Adriatic
Salo Point
Calabria
Gulf of
Sirte
Malta
Rome
Rone
Berlin
RAF
Africa
Berke
Derna
Hassant
Greece
Candia
Retimo
Tympakion
Crete
Eighth Army
Tmim
Murtuba
Kerch
Crimea
Donets
Kalinin
Moscow
Staraya Russa
Sugar Rationing Gives U S Taste of War
Sugar rationing in the United States will mirror what Europeans have endured since the war began. UN nations and Axis countries show varied weekly allotments, with Britain at 1 ounce per person and Canada at 12 ounces. Germany, Belgium, and Poland range around 7 to 8 ounces, while Czechoslovakia is listed at 10% ounces. figures for Japan and Italy are unavailable.
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United States
United Nations
Great Britain
Canada
Germany
Belgium
Czechoslovakia
Europe
Norway
Poland
Japan
Italy
Uncle Ef Sees Hope for New Work Beyond Criticism
A fragmented note suggests a shift from endless criticizing to finding meaningful activity. The writer hints at older generations feeling hopeful about new opportunities and staying open to what may happen.
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Tobruk
Jong Communication Ling
Dutch Indies
Herber
Manila Bay
Nippon
Tomoyuki Yamagshita
Singapore
Masaharu Honma
Charles McKellar
Bulletins
Cuba
Havans
U. S
Roosevelt
Bilbo
D-Miss
Transylvania
Manin
Mihail Antonescu
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