Burma Road Racketeers Plague Allies With Attacks and Profits
U S Navy trucks on Burma Road endure brutal assaults as Chinese armored cars raid convoys. Portents of racketeering reveal profiteering by Southwest Transportation, private contractors, and stockpiled war materiel, with officials unable to stop hoarding and extortion along the route to Kunming.
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Military fears drive calls for vast cleanup of road abuses
The piece notes threats to spread combat burden to America and Britain across Asia unless a wholesale cleanup is carried out by road agencies. It argues China must reach armed strength and that the United States may face costly fish lives saved by action. It references Burma and regional tensions.
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Burma
Asia
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Manila raids denounced by State Department as ruthless and inhumane
The State Department denounced Japan's bombing of undefended Manila as ruthless and wanton with a complete lack of humanity in response to Tokyo's protest over Japanese casualties in Davao. It cited ongoing Japanese aggression in the Philippines and a pattern of disregard for international law and civilian safety in open cities.
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Veterans Insurance, Pensions Expanded for War Service
Washington reports new measures guaranteeing government insurance up to 10,000 for service members with optional government premium coverage up to 5,000 on private policies. Disability benefits range from 10 dollars monthly for 10 percent to 100 for total disability, with 250 for loss of limbs or blindness. Hospitalization and pensions extend to widows and children of those killed. An amendment to extend draft insurance applies to selectees 18 to 64, offering 5,000 death benefits and a 120 day window to obtain insurance post enactment.
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U S Can Bomb Japs, Chiang Aid Holds Hope for China Bases
Royal Leonard, 36, former personal pilot for Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek, says Japan can be bombed effectively with American long range bombers from bases in unoccupied China. He notes air fields exist and more can be built and cites British cooperation as key. He adds Japanese pilots were praised early in the war but are not as skilled as believed today.
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Manila Morale Rises After Bombing Rage Across City
Reporter notes Manila’s morale remains strong despite two raids since being declared an open city. Filipinos express anger at Santo Domingo Church ruins, yet streets reopen, transit resumes, lights return, and new businesses like a Russian-named Nichevo restaurant appear. People shelter in doorways and walls, but normal life slowly returns as law and order hold.
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Roosevelt
Santo Domingo
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Nichols Field
War Today Part One Behind Far East Lines
The piece emphasizes the Allies grip in the Far East growing more grave hourly as reinforcements lag. It notes Japan's base network and warns of possible costly sacrifices. Darwin and Australian bases are highlighted with Roosevelt and Churchill pledges of defense cooperation.
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Philippines
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Churchill
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Free French St Pierre Occupation Discussion Grows
London reports the Free French occupation of St Pierre and Miquelon is under discussion among parties most interested in the United States and Canada. London withholds further comment while noting potential developments from Roosevelt Church King conferences.
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Canada
Foreign Office
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W. L. MacKenzie King
Nightly Network Lineup with Orchestra and Dramas
Tonight on WJZ NEC Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sir Ernest MacMillan presents Bach and Tchaikovsky. WSYR and WIZ feature Famous Jury Trials at 9 PM. Burns and Allen with Paul Whiteman Orchestra on WSYR and WEAF offer Twelve Crowded Months news. WEAF also airs a variety program with classical and broadcast segments from multiple stations.
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Betty Hutton
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Burma Road project disputes arise over three years
Fragmentary excerpt mentions American and Chinese authorities in a road dispute. It notes ongoing issues and cooperation efforts related to a Burma road project spanning three years, with no clear resolutions or detailed points.
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Burma
New Year Eve Bus Service Expanded by Syracuse Transit
Syracuse Transit announces extra routes for New Year Eve on 19 lines. extended service includes Westcott Wal, Drumlins, Nedrow and East Syracuse with multiple departure times from 12:30 AM to 3:30 AM. Additional runs target University East Colvin and other local areas, excluding Grand Burnet University East Colvin Parx Fellows Westvale Clover.
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