MacArthur Seen as Next Pacific Commandeer
Washington speculation mounts that Gen Douglas MacArthur may become commander in chief of United Nations forces in the Pacific. Wavell resigns to direct India defense. Ter Poorten considered to succeed Wavell. Army reorg to three units aims to streamline operations and integrate air and ground forces.
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Washington
Far Eastern
Douglas MacArthur
United Nations
Pacific
Archibald’ Wavell
India
MacArthur
Philippines
Java
Australia
New Zealand
Wavell
Hein Ter Poorten
Bach Mikesay
Brent Forte
Japan
Southwest
Vladivostok
High Command
War Department
Henry H. Arnold
Lesley J. McNair
Brehon B
Somervell
Allies Admit Split Of Pacific Front
The United Nations acknowledge Japanese successes have split the Allied front in the South Pacific and threaten India. Sir Archibald Wavell’s move to Burma and return as India commander is cited, with comments that Dutch command in the Indies received all available aid. Analysts link the shift to possible wider strategic implications in the region.
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Perege
Wavell
India
Washington
Japan
Burma
Java
United Nations
South Pacific
Archibald Wavell
Indies
Netherlands East Indies
London
Intiie
Middle East
Classified ads fragment with rental and sale notices
Fragmentary want ads list items for sale and rent. It mentions a Gibbs item for sale at 8200, a $200 day cast, a rental at Warren for 2.50 a week, a 2 room apartment at 322 Delmar, room and board at 224 Carolina, a cafe and beer parlor at Seventh and North Alamo, an Austin Hontam coupe rate at 141.46, a walnut bedroom set at 1050, and a Phyfe walnut item with a price placeholders.
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Asis-rooyy Finnkg
Gibbs
Doctor Frank Pfister Who Helped MacArthur Enter West Point
Milwaukee resident Dr. Frank Pfister aged 81, a physician who aided General MacArthur’s entry to West Point over 40 years ago, died yesterday. He practiced in Milwaukee for 50 years and treated MacArthur after an illness that hindered his early admission.
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Milwaukee
INS
Frank Pfister
General Macarthur
West Point
MacArthur
Wast Point
FDR's Daughter Undergoes Appendectomy in Seattle
Mrs. Jatin Boettiger wife of the Seattle Pont-In telligencer publisher and daughter of Mrs. Roosevelt underwent an appendix operation at Swedish hospital. The status report said she was doing well with the operation completed and her condition satisfactory as of today.
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Seattle
INS
Jatin Boettiger
The
Seattle Pont-Intelligencer
Preament Aid
Roosevelt
Swedish Hospital
Boettiger
Collegians to Hear Author Anna Bird Stewart at College
College students will hear Anna Bird Stewart lecturer and author. She will speak in general assemblies Wednesday about language and history. Stewart, a well known author and magazine contributor, is associate professor at Saint Mary's College Notre Dame.
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Word College
Anna Bird Stawart
Pwitter
Miss Stewart
Anit
Ab &T
Mary's College
Notre Dame
Britons Seek Racket Curb in Wartime Food Control
London reports public anger over black market profits as Britain moves to tighten food regulations. A government spokesman vows to stamp out racketeers, noting 800 inspectors and 40 400 prosecutions. Despite ship sinkings, stockpiles at end of 1941 stand 30 percent above 1940. Ration scales may be adjusted. controls may extend to more items. U.S. aid and higher production improve cod condition.
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London
Britain
Speeaman
Ministry of Food
United States
Food Ship Granted Passage to Greece
A British spokesman said Italy issued a safe conduct guarantee for a ship heading to Greece loaded with wheat from Hilo Palestine and due to sail this week. Britain will finance a ship by the Swedish Red Cross and details food shipments to Greece from Turkey, funded by the Greek government and American subscribers. The Vatican radio noted Pope Pius XII funds aiding Greece’s hungry population.
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Greece
London
Italy
Hilo
Palestine
Germany
Britain
Turkey
New York
Marcel
Vatican Radio
Pius X11
Raiders Destroy 91 Axis Planes In Desert Raid
A 24 man force conducted a Christmas to January 10 mission behind Axis lines in Libya. They reportedly destroyed 91 German Panzer aircraft on desert airfields, using limited bombs and improvised force, with one heavy hand to hand destruction described. British reconnaissance noted patrol activity but little air movement.
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Edward
Fritish
Jporces
Libya
Kennedy
Leutenant
Cairo
Moscow Front Streams Swell as Red Soldier Chorus Rises
Moscow reports streams of Russian soldiers advancing toward a front that has drifted from the capital. Troops in brown overcoats, armed with machine guns and mortars, move through the city under double tram lines. Militiamen patrol streets to guard against parachute drops. In Caracas, Venezuela, the price regulator bans selling tires and auto parts above December 1 1941 levels after US entry to the war prompts price hikes.
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Eddie Gilmore
Moscow
Upr
Venezuela
Caracas
INE
Venezicia National Price Regulating Commission
United States
All Must Fly At West Point
West Point announces aviation becomes mandatory for future officers. Cadets must complete at least 10 hours of flight time as part of the regular curriculum, beginning soon at the U.S. Military Academy in New York.
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West Point
N.Y
U.S. Military Academy
Army
Ih Wag
Mail Stored By Postman In Oklahoma City Case
Oklahoma City officials arrested former postman Robert F Morris after discovering unopened mail he had failed to deliver for nearly four years. Postal workers reported a warehouse call about the issue as investigations began.
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Ohlahoma City
Robert F. Morris
Storage box contents found by company officials
Office officials opened a container previously stored by Morris and discovered an unopened mail hoard.
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Morris
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U. T. Heler
School of Educaton
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