Japanese advance threatens India from Burma to Malaya
A long dispatch describes Japanese advances across Malaya Burma and New Guinea aided by local natives and Burmese traitors. It warns that native disaffection imperils British defense and could endanger India as Japanese forces press toward Mandalay and the Frome road. The urgency centers on oil fields in Java Sumatra and the need to retain Burma’s resources and India’s loyalty.
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Australia
New Guinea
Malaya
Sydney
Sun
Sepil River
Associated Press
Sydney Sun
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Burma
Tiurna
Thay Frome
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Flelds
Maunglay
Muandalay
China
Tho Oder
India
Indies
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Sumatra
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Tol
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Japan
Seven Housed in San Antonio Swindling Ring Arrests
San Antonio police and sheriffs deputies arrested eleven people seven men and four women over a weekend, cracking what is described as a large international confidence game gang. The group allegedly specialized in the horse trades swindle, with victims paying tens of thousands of dollars in Mexico City and locally. Investigators report the gang operated from scattered apartment houses, used imitative stationery and forged bonds, and involved a man considered the brains of the operation sought by federal authorities in New York.
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San Antonio
Owen Ellday
Ideputies
State Department of Pubfic Safety
Sheriiff
Mexico City
Atascosa County
Moudey
Houston Pollen
Canada
United States
Aunelogy
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Frobe
Sia
Arthur Jordin
C. D. Epperson
State Department of Public Safety
Lin
New York State
London Warships Week Parade Raises War Savings Total
British capital launches Warships Week to fund war bonds. A military parade moved through London streets to raise 600 million in war savings for Spitfires and squadrons. By noon collectors had reached 130 million as marching bands provided the soundtrack.
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Dewy
Saaen
Dandon
Lamnbers Dew Low
British subs sink Italian vessels off Messina coast
British submarines fire torpedoes and shells near the Messina strait sink two Italian submarines two supply ships six merchantmen and a troop carrier as Italian shore units and Albanian batteries shell the area. The Ammitaglio Millo and an Argonauta class submarine were identified as sunk.
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Associated Cross
London
Italy
Admiralty
Strait of Messina
Sicily
Adriatic
V Duce
Cuba Welcomes British Spitfire Planes in Havana
Seven British Spitfire aircraft landed in Havana and were reported to be en route from a British base to a US base for overhaul. Reuters dispatch noted the planes flew over the Cuban capital and dipped in salute amid cheering crowds.
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Havana
Cuba
United States
London
Reuslers
J Today
Ane
Brithequarters
Reuters
Milk Strike Halts Delivery in Reading Pennsylvania
Reading, March 23. Thousands of families in the Reading metropolitan area faced a second day without milk as a strike by milk drivers and dairy workers closes 13 of the city’s 17 dairies. Hundreds sought purchases from distant suppliers as local dairies remained closed despite pickets.
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Reading
Inton
Merchant Ship Toll Reaches 66
Washington reports that a small merchant vessel was torpedoed off the Atlantic coast, raising the toll to 66 ships. Norfolk officials note 18 sailors killed or missing, with 31 crew rescued from one vessel, and depth charges reportedly used against U boats by American bombers. Survivors from the first ship were rescued about four hours after sinking, while a second vessel was sent to the bottom Thursday with five engine room crew missing.
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Norfolk
Atlenticchast Sa
Montavy
Navy
Liew
Augh A. Drum
Eastern
Arimy
Toy
Tian Helt
Prey Lash
Anty
Brnski
Uimnarine
James J. Galvant
Brooklyn
N. C
Promise to Hold Sent MacArthur In Philippines War
The War Department said American Filipino troops in the Philippines would defend the islands with zeal under General Douglas MacArthur. Communique notes bombers from Australia destroyed enemy planes on the ground and shot down others. raids targeted Rabaul and Laguna airfields. MacArthur’s leadership remains confident in defeating the enemy as Japan demands surrender. no reply was given, while fighting around Bataan intensifies with artillery action near Forts Frank and On and Corregidor amid rocky defenses.
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Washington
War Department
Philippines
Doug~lus MacArthur
MacArthur
Australia
United Nations
Pacific
Commmunique
Rabaul
New Britain
Golders
Tdcut
Jonathan M. Weltwright
MacArthy
Luzon Island
Bataan
Tobruk
Japan
Wateh Indies
Harhor
Manila Bay
Nippon
War Depariment
Coumunique Yestering
Frank
Mtu
Corregidor
Dow
Dare Whi
Endmy
Durtin
Oiree
Port Moresby
Dii
Poruguese
Refugees from Hongkong aided by Chungking authorities
Government stations in Keangtuung province report 300000 Chinese refugees from Jap occupied Hongkong registered with at least 200000 more unregistered. Bandits rounded up in East River region to secure travel for refugees. Coleman rancher James Thomas Padgett dies. rites planned in Dalina county.
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Ermununanes
Gina
Keangtuung
Hongkong
Coleman
Dalina Tetany
James Thomas Padgltt
Iroleman County
Wife Bosses MacArthur on Melbourne Shopping Trip
In Melbourne General Douglas MacArthur remains a largely absent head at home as his wife asserts control. She enlists a barber for their young son Arthur insisting a haircut is due since the father is away, while MacArthur himself is noted to be busy and not seeking a trim.
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Melbourne
Douglas MacaArthury
Supreme Command
MacArthur
Arthur
Atti
Brinkley in Critical Condition After Heart Attack
Del Rio report states John F. Brinkley remains in critical condition after a heart attack suffered last week. Brinkley, once weakened by illness and leg amputation in Kansas City several months ago, shows little improvement.
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March
John FR. Brinking
Mre
Brinkley
Sunney
Kansas City
Death of Viscountess Allenby Reported in England
BRVUBEN gn WAT England reports the death of Viscountess Allenby widow of the World War Palestine commander. The notice notes the husband’s role and time frame with sparse details. The fragmentary item preserves names and the event of a death in the noble family.
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England
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Allenby
Palestine
Atolineed Oday
MacArthur in Australia Plans Frontline Defense and Counteroffensive
United States Army chief Douglas MacArthur spent Monday in Australia meeting with military leaders including Australian Army Minister Forde and General Wavell. Forde voiced strong confidence in MacArthur, who exchanged telegrams with Chiang Kai-shek and Sir Archibald Wavell praising his appointment as United Nations supreme commander in the Southwest Pacific.
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United States Army
Australia
Douglas MacArthur
Rands
M. Forde
V. A
HL. Stutiice
Forde
Macawthur
MacArthur
Notory
Sao Chbimng Kui Shek
Archibald P. Wavell
India
Bill Seeks Total Mobilization to Fight War Effort
Washington reports Senator Bilbo introduced a total mobilization bill granting the president authority to conscript all property and manpower over 14. The plan aims to assign every citizen to civilian work for war, end strikes and reallocates labor to operate industries 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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Washington
Bilbo
D.-Mie
America
Canberra
Mirch
Finssi
Lhase
Bil
Moresby Undergoes Heavy Raid
Allied air forces pounded Japs over Port Moresby in three days of raids. The assault damaged many enemy planes and boosted Australian morale as Macarthur mapped plans to counter further invasions. Dutch East Indies and Dili air strikes followed, with losses on both sides and Australian casualties mounting.
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Alabmene
Port Moresby
Australia
New Quinta
Wau
John Curtii
Pacific
Wynéhant
Australis
United Nations Botriuer
Dili
Thaor
Doglas
Macarthur
Deminion
Forde
Hubertus J. van Mook
Leutenant
Netherlands East
New Guinea
United States
Weather Corner Forecast for San Antonio
A brief forecast notes Monday night conditions in San Antonio with expected winds and temperature trends. Areas may experience clear to partly cloudy skies with cooler overnight lows and a gradual warmup into Tuesday. No significant storms are anticipated.
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