China Defense Papain by White Reveals Chiang Strategy
James R. Young reports from Hong Kong on China’s resistance to Japan, detailing manpower, resources, and reorganized forces. The article explains local attacks, mobilization, and morale, with estimates of 3,000,000 active troops and 380,000 in reserve, plus supply and transport improvements and frontline conditions amid a prolonged defense.
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War Roundup on US Japan tensions and Finnish battle fronts
The AP roundup notes drifting US Japan trade ties nearing the end and Japan pressuring the United States, with Britain at odds over a Japanese liner’s seizure. Russian fronts in the Arctic and near Lake Ladoga face heavy Finnish resistance as 400 horses perishes and Fort Mantsi battles produce many casualties. U-boat production rises and Stockholm warns Americans to return home amid global tension. German sorties harry the Vosges as British losses rise and a Latvian steamer sinks. Canadian politics face a decisive election over wartime record.
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French and German Artillery Duel in Vosges Front
Paris reports a several hour artillery duel between French and German batteries in the Vosges mountains. French outposts spotted German labor squads rebuilding positions and opened fire. German batteries returned fire. A French plane engaged 12 enemy ships but all were not brought down. Berlin notes reconnaissance activity with no major western events.
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Nazis Order 35000 Maps Covering Hungary and Romania
The London Daily Telegraph reports Prague's military geography institute ordered to prepare 35000 copies of 35 large scale maps of Hungary and charts of Romania for delivery to the German army by February 15.
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Water Break Destroys Windows After Main Break
Water from a broken city main in the 800 block of South Hackberry Street on Friday ripped through paving and shattered two plate glass windows and ice transoms in a nearby poultry house, causing notable damage.
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Canadian War Plans to Vote in Early Dominion Election
Ottawa January 26. Political leaders moved to organize a general election to seek a direct mandate on wartime policy. Parliament was dissolved by Governor General Tweedsmuir as Mackenzie King signaled readiness to let voters choose who will steer the country through the war era. The earliest date pushed for March 28 with cabinet to meet on acceptance.
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The War 25 Years Ago Today
The government seizes German food supply as France halts a German offensive near Bartstiannwellerkopt in Upper Alsace. Fighting continues to dominate Thann with heavy losses. Russians destroy a German base at Jneshens in Bukowsna Crownland Austria-Hungary.
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Britain Doubles Ham Bacon Ration
Britain’s food ministry announced doubling the weekly ham and bacon ration starting January 29. Each person will receive four ounces of ham or bacon per week, with sailors getting eight ounces weekly. The ministry noted future adjustments may follow the war situation.
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Fascists expelled former official and eight others
In Rome on January 28, Fascist party secretary Ettore Muti ordered Vinzenzo Zangara expelled as unworthy and his brother Ignacio from the party. Zangara had been ousted as vice secretary last October after Muti took over. Muti also expelled eight other Fascists for immorality.
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Achille Starace
Cold Cuts Slow Retail Sales In Heavy Snow
New York January 28 sub zero temperatures and heavy snows kept many potential shoppers away from a retail store this week. Dun and Bradstreet said retail trade for the nation was estimated 3 to 6 percent below a year ago though overall volume was spotty and only fair.
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