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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1944
Page
11
Major Albert J. Stowe, rep for Maj. Gen. Clayton Bissell, says Seattle talk leaked invasion plans for Kiska last August. He claims Japanese forces evacuated the island before U S troops arrived, leaving a hollow victory and no defenders. He cites widespread prewar awareness and small signs of hostile presence before the landing.
A garbled note suggests someone was pleased with an apparent plan or aim regarding Kiske. The fragment hints at approval of a target setting or achievement but lacks clear details.
Washington senators Wheeler and Johnson urge halting father drafts citing high manpower targets while state selective service directors report many quotas unmet. critics say physical standards are too stringent and many athletes are deemed eligible.
In San Francisco Simon C Salting 33 faced a draft evasion charge and asked if he preferred the army or prison choosing home then entering the army The case underscores a wartime stance on compliance The scene captures a man’s reluctant path to service.
From Tokyo radio a Japanese Major praised American air power and fighter aircraft. He noted large formations of Liberators and early P-40s P-44s and P-47s raiding positions. He admitted the P-47s armor and firepower show admirable qualities and warned enemy pilots include young officers.
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