Japs Lose 8122 U S 286 In Marshalls Campaign
The Japan homeland remained on the defensive as the swift American capture of Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands led to reported Japanese casualties of 6122 killed and American casualties of 286. A Pacific front briefing described fierce fighting, destruction of fortifications, and Allied advances across Kwajalein, with heavy casualties on both sides and substantial Japanese opposition shown in the captured coral fortifications.
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U. S
Marshalls
Kwajdlein Vnj
Marshall
U.S
Admurat Nimny
Tokva
Owilhanm F
Worden Ia
Juin i
Sair Naval Base
Enrmy
Central Pacific
Kwajalein Island
Nbetal
Jops
Kwajalein
Washington
Paramushiro Island
Japan
North Pacific
Heu Pre
Southwest Pacific
Rabaul
New Britain
Admiralty Islands
Japelanmz
Bismarck Sea
Tanimbar Ieland
Tarwin
Australia
Keavi
Russians Cut Off Nikopol Garrison in Bitter Dnieper Battle
Dispatches describe great disorder as Reds encircle Nikopol, halting German retreat to the west while storm aerials harass the city. Reports cite 1600 German dead at gates, 32 wrecked banks, and captives detailing panic, shattered regiments, and dire conditions after heavy Soviet artillery and air fire.
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Uy Nikopal
Red Army
Dnieper
Nikopel
Javestia
Nikopol
Tzventin
Capuives
Izvestin
Oscar Apelli
Fritz’ Relier
Horra
Apell
Hester
Gay
Mopping Up of Pill Boxes Told on Pacific Front
Graphic field report describes U S troops advancing pillbox to pillbox under tropical heat. Soldiers scramble to cover as tanks and flamethrowers assault strongholds while engineers place charges. Names include Captain Santond Walls, Sgt. Jack Martin, and Pvt. Edgar A. Johnson amid intense jungle fighting.
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Jans
Santond Walls
Chicago
Turerk
Staff Sel
Jack Martin
Tennessee
Edgar A. Johnson
Jonesborn
Johnson
Martin
No. 13
Chester W. Gibson
Apache
Okla
Thieves Busy in Owners Absence
Thieves struck the Mireles family while they were away in Laredo over the weekend. A burglar entered 223 San Bernardo Street and stole clothing and household goods valued at about $300, including eight radios. They returned home around 10 p.m. Monday to find the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Mireles
San Bernardo
Laredo
Gibson
Nazi Bombing Claims Red Cross Marks Ignored
Captain Mathews asserts German bombs targeted Red Cross marked hospital tents and macktrigs. He notes two Red Cross flags on each side and multiple tents clearly marked. Department records list American nurses killed in non enemy actions, with several wounded and awarded Purple Hearts.
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Mathews
War Department
Washington
Department
Nankek
Alaska
Gulf of Salerno
Philippines
Fire destroys 35 small planes at Barker air field
A blaze at Barker air field in Toronto gutted two hangars and repair shops early today, destroying at least 35 small training planes and causing about 370000 dollars in damages. Eugene Rodriguez, 29, was sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary after pleading guilty to assault with intent to rape in a criminal district court.
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Toronto
Barker Airfield
Fen
Eugene Rodriguez
State Penitentiary
Gadault
W. W. McCrory
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Antonio Af Sommers
Walerten
Nikopal
Lowey Ip
Ation
Albuquerque
Austin Hoy Wean
Brownsville
Cheyenne
Fredpricksbuls
Lareda
Beaver
Kansas City
New York
Renee
Oklahoma City
Tia Puebla
Cale
Antonio
San Antonio
SAN Antonio Transit Company
Breay
Jerem
Black Hawk
Jorrix
Baby Walker
San Pedro Ave
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