Allied Bomb Damage Heavy At Jap Base
Allied forces report heavy bomb damage at Rabaul and Lakunai airfields in New Britain as Liberators hit major targets in six daylight raids, totaling 136 tons. Recon planes counted 254 Japanese aircraft on three Rabaul airfields while Japanese bombers and fighters struck near Bona Bona and Lae areas.
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Australia
Kanal
Rabaul
New Britain
Cerhanl
Truk
Guadalcanal
Solomaris
Liberators
Lakunni
Aled
Lac
New Guinea
Bona Bena
Newguinén
Huon Peninsula
Lae
Salamaua
Aleutians Quake Centers Near Kiska
A powerful earthquake of severe intensity centered near Kiska in the Aleutians was recorded yesterday by the University of Santa Clara. Attu remains under American control and volcanic activity has been reported on Kiska, according to Dr. Albert J. Newlin.
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Sarah Clara
Calit
Kiska
Attu
Aleutians
University of Santa
Chinese Drive Recaptures Taying and Advances Near Shasi
Chinese high command reported recapture of Taying 18 miles south of Shasi and advances at Owchihkow 35 miles south of Shasi. Additional strikes targeted Yechow area along the Hankow Canton line as Chinese forces press the Yangtze counter drive. Reports also mention potential Japanese offensives in Yunnan and alleged chemical warfare preparations with gas shells and gas containers shipped to Woosung.
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Taying
Yangtze
Shungking
Shasi
Owchihkow
Chungking
Yochow
Shas
Yangtze River
Yechow
Hankow-Canton
Hwajung
Shihehow
Yoohow
China
Yunnan
Woosung
Shanghat
Sulyan
Jay
Shansi
Mexico Plans One Million Acres of Cotton
Government bulletin reports a plan to cultivate one million acres of cotton in Mexico. The item notes the scope and official interest, reflecting a major agricultural initiative in the region. The brief mentions the advertisement listing for help in placing wanted ads at a Broadway and Fifth venue.
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MEXIO
Mexico City
Mexico
Government Bulletin
Broadway
Joske
Theories To Be Tested by Lee Van Atta
United States and Japanese air forces are predicted to clash in the Western Pacific at any time. MacArthur era officers question Japan strategy, noting half hearted raids and Japan’s aim to test new tactics. Allied night bombardments continue while heavy fighters contend with enemy planes, with Japan’s air strength estimated at over 600 front line aircraft in the Southwest Pacific.
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Lee van Atta I
United Nations
Australia
United States
Western Pacific
Macarthur
Rnemy
New Guinea
Guadalcanal
Ehé Japson
South Pacific
Enery
Wewak
Rabaul
Kavieng
Fisks
Russel Islands
Park Moresby
Rabeul
Goodenough
Island
Morohe
Bunn
Battlefield Impressions on Attu: Yanks Tough Scrappers
A wartime field piece from Attu Island in the Aleutians portrays American troops as tough, disciplined fighters who endure mud, cold, and constant sniper fire yet show humanity after combat by tending to Japanese prisoners. The narrative highlights officers, medics, and soldiers across tents, supply lines, and frontline conditions, with anecdotes about cooks, trench life, and morale efforts.
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Howard Handastan
Stall
Posent
Massacre Valley
Attu Island
The
Aleutians
Snonkey
Jess
Mike Mostris
Landrum
Mike
Group Charged With Opposing China
A small powerful Iowa cluster is accused of working to prevent China from emerging as a major power. The group allegedly blocks war aids to China and sent a pre-war scrap of orders to Japan. The charges were announced by Dean South, ex president of Standard Oil Burma, noting possible air leader losses or exhausted Japanese reserves.
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Iowa
Clux
Towa
China
Dean South
Standard OM
Burma
Smith
Japan
Yanks’ Fight Superior to Japs on Attu Warfront
A wartime analysis argues American engineering and mobility gave U S forces the edge on Attu. It contrasts American use of jeeps tractors bulldozers and light generators with Japanese limitations in roads and logistics while noting both sides exhibit hard fighting skills and divergent traditions of honor and suicide in battle.
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Geavellina
Chicagot
Holtz
Massagee Bay
Aleutians
Attu
Davy Grockélt
McKeena
Vany Janger
Bombers and fighters strike Jap bases across Burma
New Delhi reports extensive allied air attacks on Japanese bases in Burma from the Arakan front to Mandalay. Beaufighters raid a supply depot at Maungdaw and transport area, while bombers hit warehouses and truck concentrations near Buitedaang and Kale valley positions.
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New Delhi
AFP
Burma
Arakan
Mandalay Angi
Maungdaw
Buitedaang
Theizang
Sihuang Myauk
Kale
Mall North
Mandalay
Pulrinana
Wyankie
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Holtz Bay
Heltz Bay
Anti
Alffertt
Cpl Willian
T. Montgomery
Dearborn
Mich
Lient
John Igo
Cokesville
Wyo
Pet
Dwight D. Eisenhower
North Africa
Cabbe Aram
Joske's
Dad
Nom Eis
St Joseph
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