Japanese claims of Luzon victory echo across Manila
Tokyo dispatches report Imperial forces pounding American troops on Corregidor and at Bataan, claiming fierce assaults and destruction of transports. Berlin and Washington comment on the implausible claims as Manila allegedly falls, with losses to churches and homes amid air and sea bombardment. In Chicago, preparations begin for the national furniture and home furnishings show opening Monday.
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War Roundup Buoys Allied Momentum in Pacific and Europe
Mis International News Service reports Allied forces under Gen Dowlas MacArthur defending north of Manila as Japanese land pressure eases. Corregidor in Manila Bay subjected to five hour air bombardment. White House announces unified Anglo American Chinese high command for Southwest Pacific. Wavell named supreme commander. Campbell warns of renewed peace offensive. Fierce fighting in eastern Malaya near Kuantan, 190 miles north of Singapore. Britain sinks three Nazi raiders after a five day convoy battle. British destroyer Sunk by mines in Mediterranean. Axis troops pound in North Africa and in the Soviet Union. German press attacks Petain. US Ambassador Laahy influence noted in Vichy France.
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War 25 Years Ago Today
Compiled notes recount events from 1817 with claims of President Wilson urging peace efforts. French expect a major German offensive on the western front while Britain reports 2,000,000 troops in France and plans Berlin talks. British forces seize 800 Wallan prisoners at Bardia as naval bombardment continues. Nazi raids on western England are repelled by British defenses. A memory of Pearl Harbor is noted.
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British Attack Nazi Naval Bases Hit Brest and Cherbourg
British bombers attacked the Nazi naval bases at Brest and Cherbourg on the French coast during the night raids. The air ministry announced that raids mined enemy waters as the operation continued.
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Nazis Scorn Petain Plea Reported by Swiss and Berlin Press
A Zurich and Berlin press summary says German officials ignore Petain New Year plea for French moderation and the future of France in Europe. It notes France’s collapse after a year and a half since armistice and criticizes its destiny. In Vichy, Petain reportedly reinforces collaboration as Loeuvre claims US Ambassador Léahy’s gospel gains traction.
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