MacArthur leads forces to take offensive against Japan
The report details Allied air and naval actions around Australia and New Guinea, noting fresh daylight strikes on Rabaul, potential Japanese invasion moves against southwest Australia, and Burma activity. It highlights Gen. MacArthur's arrival in Australia and his order to pursue an attack against Japan, along with Brig. Gen. Casey recounting MacArthur's dramatic escape from the Philippines in speed boats to reach Darwin.
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Gulf of Papua
Port Moresby
Australia
MacArthur
Rabaul
U. S
New Guinea
Perth
Burma
Prome
Toungoo
Joseph W. Stilwell
Japan
India
United Nations
Sir Stafford Cripps
Britain
Pacific
Asiatic
Allied Supreme Command
Roosevelt
Stilwell
Hugh J. Casey
Philippines
Bataan
Casey
Darwin
Labor unions blamed for war effort disruption, says Arnold
Arnold, head of anti trust prosecutions, told committees that independent businessmen across the United States are at the mercy of organized labor groups. He cited six counts against unions including exploitation of farmers, nondemocratic procedures, and hindering efficient use of labor. He urged public financing disclosures for unions and trade associations.
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Arnold
Justice Department
United States
Labor Union
Trade Association
Sen. Thomas
Oklahoma
Senate Committee
William Green
Philip Murray
AFL
CIO
Murray
Thomas
Subcommittee On Appropriations
Thomas J. Wallner
Southern States Industrial Council
America
France
Wallner
Pulaski
People For Action
Chicago
California
Five Army Fliers Die As Bomber Crashes
Five U S army airmen died when a two engine B 26 bomber crashed and burned during takeoff from Municipal airport in Memphis bound for Jackson Mississippi. Names listed include pilots Simpson and Treadway co pilots Budenholzer navigator Costlow and passenger Jones with Huggs Gemein also injured. Gasoline tanks burst causing the fire.
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United Press
Memphis
Tenn
Municipal
Jackson
Miss
A. D. Perley
Air Corps
J. F. Simpson
Greenville
J. P. Treadway
Miles
Tex
F. E. Budenholzer
Belen
N. M
W. A. Costlow
R. C. Jones
E. G. Huggs
Arkadelphia
Ark
R. F. Gemein
Chicago
Perley
Philippine and Australian forces shift in Pacific war context
The report notes American troops and Philippine scouts as core US army forces in the Philippines while Australian land forces are commanded by Lieut Gen George H Brett. Observers question renewed siege activity, citing possible enemy battery repositioning after a standstill last month.
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Ican
United States
War Department
John Curtin
Australia
George H. Brett
MacArthur
Cavite
Under fire forts face movement limits amid heavy guns
Description notes defenders are hampered by no observation planes and that shifting batteries is formidable due to 20 to 30 ton guns. The lighter American 155 millimeter field gun weighs about 15 tons with its carriage.
MacArthur handbag hints at return trip to Japan
A travel sticker on Gen. Douglas MacArthur's handbag at his Melbourne hotel drew attention. The worn label read New Grand Hotel Yokohama Japan, prompting onlookers to wonder if it signaled plans for a future journey as tension mounted over his return to Japan.
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MacArthur
Japan
International News Service
Melbourne
Gen. Douglas MacArthur
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