Japanese Fifth Column Tactics Reported for Philippines
Washington reports evidence that Filipino patriots are aiding Gen. MacArthur by supplying intelligence on enemy-held areas. Tokyo acknowledges harsh Japanese reprisals including death penalties for obstructing military orders, espionage, and spreading rumors. Officials say fifth column activity could aid Japan or sabotage U.S. forces, potentially forcing a larger Japanese garrison in the islands.
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Phi
Tapas
Philippines
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Tokyo
Batan
Japan
Tokya
FAS
War Department
Islands
Dyzen
Fupino
U. S
Chinese Adviser Lattimore Heads for the United States
Bi Owen Lattimore, Roosevelt’s adviser to Chiang Kai-shek, left for the United States planning a visit to Washington. He issued a statement praising Chiang as a great leader and noting his service under the Generalissimo’s direction.
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Chyangeing
Jan
Owen Lattimore
Roosevelt
Generalissimia
Chiang Kai- Shei
United States
Washington
Lattimore
Chita
Invasion threats and battles in World War II roundup
AP Tokyo reports Japanese invasion threat near Singapore. 30,000 British troops encircled. British Dutch air forces clash with Japanese over Jong daylight. Japs land on Dutch island south of Singapore. Axis sub torpedoes near New York area. U.S. Pacific fleet moves to new base. Philippines and MacArthur fighting as Filipino patriots aid. Russian troops assault at Lozhatsk and Mozhalsk, German position strained. Berlin notes Soviet reinforcements and Taganrog push. British bomb Hamburg in force.
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Tokyo
Singapore
Lonlan
Long Island
New York City
Washington
Depan
Berlin
Hitler
Taganrog
Bom
Hamburg
Dutch Munitions Supply Adequate in Dutch East Indies
A returned inspection team reports the Netherlands East Indies hold abundant munitions stockpiled in hidden jungle dumps, camouflaged to evade aerial recognition. Precautions against self ignition and stockpiling in deep bunkers ensure shells and bombs are ready for use as Allied forces establish command centers led by Gem Bir Archibald P. Wavell, pledged to Allied confidence in the Indies.
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Iata
Netherlands East Indies
Aneta
Netherlands Task Indies
Java
Tokyo
Gem Bir
Archibald P. Wavell
Allied Command
Indies
Jap Bombers Shot Down Over Corregidor Island
Washington reports two heavy Japanese bombers shot down by defenders of the Philippine fortifications on Corregidor in Manila Bay. Other planes in a nine-aircraft flight attacked. American and Philippine troops sustained slight casualties and minor fortress damage. Ground activity remains aggressive, but defenders hold well-prepared positions with courage and determination.
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Washington
War Department
Corregidor Island
Manila Bay
Department
Sauer Heads Tire Dealers Association Names Officers in San Antonio
P. W. Sauer was named president of the Tire Dealer's Association of San Antonio. The group formed Tuesday to inform focal dealers about tire rationing problems. Officers include T. A. Beniteau as vice president and E. Trundiy as secretary. Directors listed include Bauer, Benticuy, Trandle, Putty, Earl Cummings, Smith, and W. B. Marshal. An unrelated note mentions an albatross with a 11 foot wingspan.
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P. W. Sauer
New Tire Dealer's Association of
San Antonis
T. A. Beniteau
Trundiy
Geel! Putty
Bauer
Benticuy
Trandle
Putty
Earl Cummings
Smith
W. B. Marshal
Wounded Pearl Harbor sailors yearn to strike back
Bay Area hospital hosts wounded Pearl Harbor survivors recounting the Dec 7 attack. Officers like Lt. Cmdr. W. E. Woell and Ensign Cable describe close calls, bombs tearing flesh, and rapid recoveries as they await return to duty. Names include Joan J. McCormack, 20, and Basie R. Thomas, 1941 Annapolis graduate, among others.
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Jan
Sher
Joan J. McCormack Jy
New York Arts
B.J. Brumley
Edinburg
Texas
W. E. Wolel
Aurglcal Cervier
McCormack
Helen
Wusvand
Donny. Cable
Kansak City
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Treien
Dean
Iman
Het
Basie
E. Thomas dv
Reckford
Annnapolis
Jap Hanlers
Thomsa
Thomas
Mae
Tanatius
Exiled Slavs Sign Balkan Union Treaty in London
Exiled King George of Greve and King Petar of Yugoslavia signed a treaty in London to unite their realms in exile under a Balkan Union. The pact creates a permanent military staff, a foreign policy council, and an economic organ for customs and monetary union, with Eden witnessing the signing.
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Ban
Jan
George
Greve
Petar
Yegoslavia
Yugoslavia
Greece
Salisiquito
Balkan
Balkans
Anthony Eden
London
Foles
Czechoslovakia
Poland
War 25 Years Ago Today January 15 1917
A wartime roundup notes Nb. Tenton forces bombarding the Romanian border near Golale while British troops clash east of Leos. French Indo-Chinese units engage Bulgarians at Vardar positions in Macedonia. Greek forces advance near Podrades Berat and Valona. Nazi bombers raid London and Midlands. one shot down by Welsh AA battery. In South England, RAF planes target the Mazla naval base at Wilhelmshaven.
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Golale
France
Leos
Maceadonia
Podrades
Berat
Atep
Valona
Londtan
Midlands
England
H. A
Mazla
Wilhelmshaven
Germany
Old Mr. Tiger May Slow Those Japs
Seattle dispatch reports Malaya wartime plans and local theaters. Fisher recounts owning 41 cinemas—now requisitioned by the British as Malaya braces for a Japanese invasion. He warns fortifications across Johore and the Segamal and Maur rivers will challenge any advance through the Malay peninsula. The terrain, jungles, and wildlife would impede advancing troops and complicate attacks.
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Malaya
Fisher
Hel
Johoré
Penin
Sula
Johore
Segamal
Maur
Hart Landed for Asia Fleet Shift
Washington reports Navy and Allied forces praise Admiral Hart for evacuating Americas Asiatic fleet from the Philippines amid Japanese naval superiority. Hart reportedly reached safety in the Netherlands East Indies. Elling forces continue cooperation with Allied units. The evacuation left cruisers destroyers and submarines largely intact despite the attack in the Phillipines area.
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Washington
Nava
Mirac
Luteus Adephal
Thomas C. Hart
America
Philippine
Japan
Navy
Hart
Asiatic fleet intact aside from Penguine loss and alight damage
Washington sources report the Asiatic fleet remains intact after an early loss of the Jamail seaplane tender Pengui ane and light damage to several vessels alighting in the conflict zone.
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Orces
Washington
Pengui Ane
Col Secullom Speaks At Texas Medical Vet Meet
Fort Worth January 15 the two day Texas Medical Veterinary Association convention opened with Lieut Col J A McGullam from the army veterinary hospital San Antonio discussing the army dairy milk supply and related issues at the start of the meeting.
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Col. Secullom
Fort Worth
J. A. McGullam
Army Veterinary Hospital
San Antonio
Texas Medical Veterinary Association
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