Dutch Indies Defense in Java Faces Superior Japanese Force
The article reviews the Java battle as Allied forces guard Java against a vastly stronger Japanese assault. It notes air superiority of Japan, limited reinforcements, and the retreat from Batavia to defend the Bandoeng plains. Despite courage, air protection and supplies fall short, raising the likelihood of a surrender at Bandoeng.
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Malaya
Netherlands Indies
Singapore
Java
Japan
United States
Great Britain
Far East
The
Indies
Wavell
Netherlands
Java Sea
Soerabaja
Bantam
Indramajee
Rembang
Soebang
Kalidjati
Tangkoeban Prahoe
Bandoeng
Indramajor
Batavia
Netherlands Indies Army
Indramajoe
Conservatives Lead In Argentine Voting Amid Parliament Tie
Acting President Ramon Castillo supporters hold control of the chamber of deputies as incomplete returns place conservatives at 71 seats with 80 needed for a majority. Four independents back Castillo, Socialists hold 17 seats and may balance power against the radical Paul Damonte Taborda.
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Associated Press
Buenos Aires
Ramon Castillo
Chamber of
Castillo
Radical
Paul Damonte Taborda
Dies
Pennsy Officials Honor Group’s 1941 Safety Record
About 250 eastern division Penn Railroad mechanics gathered at the Pennsylvania railroad Y M C A in Canton to celebrate winning the railroad’s 1941 safety award. Superintendent Thomas H. Carrow urged continued safe practices for 1942 as H B Chaffin led the division’s master mechanic team. The department reported 4.08 accidents per million man hours in 1941, down from 4.77 in 1940, with a trophy to be awarded later.
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Eastern Division
Pennsylvania Railroad
Thomas H. Carrow
Philadelphia
Canton
H. B. Chaffin
Fulton Rd
F. R. Rex
Pittsburgh
Eastern di
Michael P. Grady
W. C. Schlank
General Railroad Y. M. C. A
Mr. Chaffin
Mas
Mr. Grady
S. W. Shirley Jr
J. W. Bukey
E. J. Dick
W. B. Madras
H. W. Bretschneider
Naked-Eye Visible Comet Is The Tailed Variety
A rare celestial sight, the tailed variety of comet is the only type visible without optical aid. It dominates the night sky, offering a bright streak as it travels past stars and planets, drawing attention from observers and skywatchers alike.
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America
Beck
Jewelry
Optical CO
Market Ave
S&s
Pennsy
Land Group
O. K
L&c
Temaa
Basta
Kobacker
Fifth Street
Coats
Congoleum
Plains
Storkline
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