Burma Battle Shapes India Fate In Strategic Shifts
Allied reports describe Chinese troops fighting near Toungoo and Mandalay while Britain offers postwar dominion status to India. The plan foresees a constitution making body, provincial elections, and continued British defense control until a new Indian framework is created with Home Rule principles and minority protections.
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India
Toungoo
Burma
Rangoon
Mandalay
New Delhi
U. S
Stilwell
Chunking
Yedashe
Paungde
Prome
All-India Congress Party
Britain
O Hara’s Air Duel Over Carrier Thrills Navy Flier
Lieutenant O Hara describes a bold air defense over a carrier as he and Lieut Commander Thach engage a wave of nine bombers. He shoots five bombers down and damages two more before the carrier is safe. After the combat he simply asks for water.
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Thach
O’hare
India moves toward self government declaration by Britain
The British government outlines steps for rapid realization of self government in India. It envisions a new Indian dominion allied with the United Kingdom and other dominions under the crown, equal in all respects and not subordinate in domestic or external affairs. The declaration proceeds to specify immediate actions upon cessation.
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British India
Indian Union
Great Britain
India
United Kingdom
Russians claim front stalemate as weather bites
The communique says German attacks on the eastern front have collapsed with focus east of Kharkov while armament plants on the Volga and near Moscow were bombed yesterday. Leningrad and Kronstadt were shelled with good success as weather shifts deepen the stalemate. Russians claim a German rout on the Kalinin front. The British admiralty reports the destroyer Brocklesby shot down one Junkers dive bomber and damaged another without damage to itself.
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Kharkov
Upper Volga
Moscow
Leningrad
Baltic
Kronstadt
Kalinin
Brocklesby
Junkers
Reed cites 30 million in labor union fees on defense work
Senator Reed of Kansas alleged that workers on war and defense projects paid at least 30 million in union fees, based on personal investigations near Parsons. He urged a bill banning mandatory union membership and asked a judiciary subcommittee to probe racketeering elements in AFL construction unions.
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Curtin
Darwin
Great North Coast
Drakeford
Japan
United Nations
Australia
Pacific Islands
U. S
Senate
Parsons
Kaw
Congressional
Senate Judiciary
Army Engineer Corps
International Hod Carriers Union
American Federation of Labor
AFL
Archbishop Schrembs In Critical Condition In Cleveland
Archbishop Joseph Schrembs of the Cleveland diocese remained in critical condition with pneumonia complicated by diabetes. Auxiliary Bishop James A. McFadden said he was conscious but weak as his condition briefly worsened yesterday before a slight rally. He has not received oxygen since Saturday.
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United Press
Cleveland
Joseph Schrembs
Cleveland Catholic
James A. McFadden
Leahy to Confer With Petain in Vichy Meeting
United States Ambassador Admiral William Leahy was to confer today with Marshal Petain and Vice Premier Admiral Darlan in Vichy. The talks focus on allied wartime coordination and political issues amid ongoing negotiations in occupied France.
Bombing terminology: salvo and stick explained
A bombing plane releasing multiple bombs in quick succession during a run is called a stick. When many bombs are dropped together in one burst it is termed a salvo.
Inter-American defense board plans hemisphere defenses
Delegates from 21 American republics convened with Mr Knox as naval, military, and diplomatic representatives. Secretary of War Stimson and Acting Secretary of State Welles attended. The Inter-American defense board will draft plans to strengthen hemisphere defenses against Axis aggression, including joint action to protect inter-American shipping and convoy use.
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America
Alfred W. Johnson
Stanley D. Embick
Inter-American Defense Board
Knox
Stimson
Welles
Hemisphere
Wanted Ad Offering Laundry and Cleaning Help
A historic want ad notes 24 women seeking laundry and cleaning work. The Repository’s repro says 25 calls from interested workers. details urge reliable help Fridays for adult yardwork. Dial 27035 after 6 pm for references and calls. another dial 5101 handles inserting ads for tomorrow’s paper.
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Fordyce
Ark
Lieut
O’hare. A Wave of Nine Bombers Was Reported Approaching, and Lieut
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St. Joseph
Ady
Ohio
Sen. Reed
Associated Press
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Ugar
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Roosters
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