Island Guam Under Heavy Allied Assault
Pacific Fleet reports sustained American air and naval blows on Guam southwest of Saipan, turning the island into a major fortified base. Japanese casualties exceed 12,000 with more than 10,000 killed, over 1,000 prisoners, and heavy air raid damage on Guam and Rota. Navy officials say Saipan’s defenses were a target, with renewed bombardment and mopping up underway.
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Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor
Guam
Saipan
U. 5
Japan
Guar
Rota
Jap Rail Drive Gains in South
In a rapid update from the Canton region, Chinese high command reports gains mainly from the south as Japanese forces near Yingtak and Heupyang withstand heavy bombardment. Chinese units claim advances along the Salween river sector and near Mengshih, with allied air support aiding operations across multiple fronts.
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Hongyang
Canboy
Canton-Hinkowailway
Tanighe
Yingtak
Canton
Leln
Heupyang
Hunay
Marines Fight in Saipan Caverns and Water Needs Report
A field dispatch from Marpi Point in Saipan describes Marines flushing out remnants of a once strong Japanese garrison. Japanese are hiding in caves and behind rocks while some groups resist in small bands. Hundreds of enemy troops have been killed or surrendered. water is a recurring demand from prisoners. Medics report ongoing wounded clearance and burial of Japanese dead in the Marpi Point area, with natives aiding the effort. The report notes continuing fighting in cave networks and airstrip activity during the Saipan campaign. A separate line mentions Gideons to lead a service at West Side Baptist church on Colima Street at 11 a.m. Sunday.
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Pitt Clinton Green
Blatt
Marpi Foint
Balpan
SHU
Yrepr
Marpi Point
Marpi I Field
West Charan Kanca
Saipan
Buriel
Tarag
Hope High for U S Joptrade Of Prisoners
Washington reports two waves of Japanese civilian prisoners in Saipan may be exchanged for all American civilians held in Japan. Officials in Washington say the U S has a strong hand, with Japan's civilian population estimated at 25 000 captured. a first large-scale swap would see all Saipan civilians returned in exchange for those held in Japanese camps.
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Saipan
Japan
Pope Marian Ligh
Onte
Balpan
Altue
Far East
Texans Praise Texas Leaders In War Effort Remarks
Col. Charles F. Tips, back from China, lauded Texans in war work and noted San Antonians Cal David Hil land and Brig. Gen. Gesey Vincent. He cited Brig. Gen. Claire Chennault and said Texas supports fighters and aims to develop trade with China and Japan after the war, stressing 450 million potential customers in China.
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Charles FR. Tips
China
Gunter Boted
University of What
University of Texas
Colonel Tips
Cal
David Hiltland
Gesey Vincent
Chita
Claire Chennault
Tasan
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la Jolla
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