Japan's vast Fortress of Asia and its war resources
The article argues Japan controls a vast, resource rich empire from the northern Pacific to the Indian Ocean. It details oil, rubber, tin, quinine, nickel, bauxite, and iron ore from the Indies and Manchukuo, noting synthetic oil plants and the challenge of shipping. It contrasts Japan's land conquest with Germany's contiguity and emphasizes looming war production capacity.
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Hog slaughter soars as wartime pork flood continues
Washington reports hogs killed in a single day surpassing 300,000 with November pork totals reaching a record 6.9 million federally inspected. Officials warn the pork flood will persist through winter and emphasize rationing remains essential despite heavy Army and Lend Lease purchases. Strikes rise nationwide amid war production pressures and wage demands.
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