Japs Must Risk Main Fleet In Spreading Indies Attack
Washington dispatch reports that Japan may have to sacrifice parts of its main fleet to shield invasions of the Indies, as American and Dutch forces inflict heavy losses on transport armadas at Macassar. Naval strength and air cover are pivotal as strategists weigh convoy protection and reach.
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Rescued Hawaii Chiefs Now Working In Harmony
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and Maj. Gen. Delos C. Emmons outlined a new Hawaii defense coordination placing supreme command under Nimitz. They stressed close cooperation and noted enemy activity since December 7 has been limited to submarines. Emmons said civilians may be evacuated from Hawaii to the mainland soon.
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Command Unity Urged in National Defense Plan
Representative Vinson urged a coordinated defense across the continental United States. He proposed dividing the country into military areas with a single officer from army navy or air forces responsible for each area. He discussed the plan with Navy Secretary Knox and other top officials.
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Japanese forces in Pacific total about 290 thousand
A British military commentator estimated Japanese strength in Malaya, the Philippines, Borneo and New Guinea at about 290000. He broke this into Malaya six divisions about 100000, Philippines four divisions with American officials listing 209000, plus two divisions for Borneo and adjacent areas and one for New Guinea.
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Chinese Attacks Push Japanese Back on South Kwangtung Front
Chinese forces on the South Kwangtung front renew counterattacks along the East river. One Chinese unit reportedly pursued the Japanese to the outskirts of Poklo, 75 miles east of Canton, where Japanese reinforcements rushed in.
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Dr Wooten Dies In Austin Home
Dr. Goodall Wooten, 73, a renowned physician and benefactor in Central Texas, died at his Austin home early today after retirement several years ago.
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Texas
Inquiry Prods Congress Over Pearl Harbor Report
In Congress today the military affairs committee pressed for a thorough review to supplement the Roberts commission findings. The demand came despite the House Naval Affairs Committee previously refusing to pursue further investigations.
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Pacific War Council Proposal Reported by Churchill
British Prime Minister Churchill said a Pacific council could be formed in Washington or London to transmit the united view of Britain and the Dutch to the combined chiefs of staff in Washington. Australia and New Zealand prefer Washington as the council location. A German broadcast reported a 4000 ton merchant ship sunk off the southwest coast of England by U boats last night.
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