Army Experts Foresee Jap Pincer Attacks on China
Washington experts foresee Japan launching a pincer squeeze on China after Burma and the Philippines, with possible attacks on Russia, Australia, and Hawaii or Alaska. They warn the United Nations will face heavy new blows as Japan shifts to land and sea offensives, likely limited by air actions for a while.
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No Food 12 Days Aussie Saved by Pilot Rescue
Melbourne reports RAAF pilot Mary 7 Ai A survived 12 days after plane crash at sea. He swam seven miles through shark infested waters with a life preserver as companions drowned. He endured four days without water until rain refreshed him on a reef.
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MacArthur Salutes Corregidor in Special Statement
General Douglas MacArthur, from United Nations Headquarters in Australia, issued a special statement after Corregidor fell. He said Corregidor has scrolled its epitaph on enemy tablets and vowed that, through the bloodied haze, he will always envision grim, gallant men still unafraid.
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Two US Destroyers Launched and Keel Laying Today
In Orange a twin destroyer launch occurs with the U S Harrison sliding down the ways at 11:30 a.m. and the U S G John Rodgers at 2 p.m. As the Harrison enters the water the keel for the William D Porter is laid, and the Young will replace the John Rodgers.
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Chinese raise funds to buy 359 planes in war effort
Chinese at home and abroad have contributed funds to purchase 359 planes since the Chinese-Japan war began, announced today. Of the 76,000,00 Chinese dollars gained, more than half came from Chinese residents of the United States.
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War 25 Years Ago Today War 25 Years Ago Today
Washington announces that Kine Tegimentz of army engl ports will be sent to France. British force in France report they have surrounded Bullecourt on three sides. French claim to have taken 34,000 prisoners along the western front in the last three weeks of battle. One year ago today Churchill confidence vote 447 to day. Nazi bombers blast Liverpool for the seventh night. RAF claims to have bagged 70 planes since the attacks began. House votes to seize foreign shipping in our ports.
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Bosch Plant Target of RAF Bombs
RAF bombers attacked Bosch electrical works and other southern German sites for the third night in a row, despite cloud and haze obscuring results. Nantes and air fields in German occupied areas were also hit. Four Messerschmitts bombed a southeast coast town, causing casualties and damage. no British casualties reported.
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ODT Clinic for Truckers Planned
A San Antonio Manufacturers' association plans an ODT clinic to acquaint truck owners with new office of defense transportation orders. Board discussions covered transportation conservation rules limiting use of industry-owned ranks and a 400 commodity grant cap.
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Marriage welfare urged by Dr Wood at joint club meeting
Dr Wood urged lifelong care in marriage and family life to counter three decades of rising divorces with faith, trust, tolerance, and fairness as the democracy’s foundation. Rev Callahan introduced him as Optimists and Lions clubs planned a charity joint meeting at Tech Field.
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Soldier Electrocuted By Accident Near Newport
An accidental electrocution occurred when Langdon brushed against a fallen high tension wire near Lang Island. A blue heron was struck and fell to the ground igniting a small fire. Langdon’s mother was visiting there at the time.
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Allies Smash Up Naval Base Units In Solomon Islands
Allied bombers from American and Australian forces struck Japanese units north of Australia in the Bougainville area in the Solomon Islands. MacArthur reported diminished Japanese air activity over Port Moresby, while Solomons operations focused on neutralizing enemy level bases and reinforcing battles in New Britain and New Guinea.
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Bullitt Pulls A Tendon In Plane Demonstration
Former Ambassador William Bullitt arrived with Navy Secretary Framke Knox and reportedly pulled a tendon while demonstrating calisthenics to the secretary just after stepping from the plane yesterday.
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Government Urges Women Typists and Stenographers for War
Government calls for stenographers and typists to speed war paper work. Women are favored. age limits are relaxed and qualification barriers largely removed. The Tenth Civil Service district in New York area is allocated 40 stenographers and 50 typists weekly in May, with most positions filled by women. Housing for workers is being built near Washington projects, with room costs about 20 to 40 dollars monthly. Salary details are unclear, sometimes varying by posting and location.
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Unknown Kerrville Bus Runs Amuck Through City
A Kerrville bus, likely stolen or taken without orders, chased through San Pedro and surrounding blocks on Thursday, damaging four cars before being abandoned at San Pedro and Warren. Police later stopped a second Kerrville bus at Jackson and Elmira where a uniformed driver asleep was awakened. he offered no clear record.
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