MacArthur Named Commander in Chief for Pacific
Admiral Halsey’s briefing states General Douglas MacArthur is commander in chief of combined operations in the South and Southwest Pacific theaters. Spokesmen note joint campaigns have operated under shared strategic aims, with MacArthur linking strategy and tactics for forces in both areas.
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Australia-New Guinea
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Big Raids On Japs Resumed In Pacific War Update
May 4 reports say weather break allowed Allied air and ground actions north of Australia. Heavily bombed New Britain targets at Gasmata. air bases, dispersal areas, and anti aircraft positions suffered. Japanese radar and planes at Port Moresby were destroyed. night raids yielded six aircraft in the bush. Allied patrols pressed into New Guinea's northern coast areas to disrupt supply lines.
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Australia
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New Guinea
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Will Set Aside Estate Contested by Birkhead Family
Judge B G Tayloe set aside the will of Mrs. Sarah Guessaz citing alleged undue influence by the Birkhead family. The 1938 will probate was cast, and the nieces and nephews described the will as influenced by relatives. Mrs. Birkhead, half-sister to Mrs. Guessaz, and a half-brother of Gen Louis Guessay were central figures in the challenge. In Laredo, two onion checks totaling 4426.20 were given to Mayor Gluck for Army and Navy Relief, funding Bermuda onion donations from local growers.
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Federal Union Aims Related to Peace and Prosperity
Armin Elmendorf, a Federal Union board member, spoke to the local branch about building a peaceful world after the war. He emphasized a vast continental trade area, mass production efficiency, and affordable quality goods for the United States, outlining plans for international controls to stabilize markets.
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