Japanese Landings On Java Increase Pacific Tensions
British and American leaders warned of more reverses in the South Pacific as Japan made three simultaneous landings on Java. Dutch and Allied squadrons fought to contain the invaders, but Japan landed on multiple fronts while heavy losses were reported. The move followed Sir Archibald Wavell’s reassignment and Dutch command expansion in the East Indies amid rising civilian evacuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Churchill
South Pacific
Java
Helfrich
Batavia
Archibald P. Wavell
United Nations
Southwest Pacific
Netherlands East Indies
Wavell
India
Burma
China
Singapore
Malaya
Court Martial Planned for Kimmel and Short
The Roberts report on Pearl Harbor led to court martial plans for Admiral Kimmel and General Short. Both requested retirement, accepted with conditions barring any erasure of past sins, and each would receive a $6 000 life salary. Trials were announced as to be conducted by military and naval authorities, with no haste and only when public safety permits.
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Roberts
Pearl Harbor
Admiral Kimmel
General Short
Roberts Committee
Stimson
Army
Navy
Kimmel
Short
British Pincers In Coastal Raid Smash German Post
British forces executed a pincers movement across the channel against a German radio post near Le Havre. Paratroops and commandos combined to seize the post, destroy equipment, and take prisoners with light casualties. Reds report surround of a 96 000 men German army at Staraya Russa as new transports and air battles unfold.
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Wavell
Southwest Pacific
le Havre
France
Britain
Archibald Sinclair
Red Army
Staraya Russa
U S Alert Believed Planned Aleutian Attack Warned
Nichi Nichi warns of imminent U S attack on Japan from the Aleutians while Japanese sources claim a southern assault was repelled. In Washington, scientists report a method to reclaim pure tin from discarded cans, turning scrap metal into a valuable resource.
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Tokyo
Nichi Nichi
U. S
Japan
Aleutian Islands
South
Washington
Essay on a Cow Leaves Little to Imagination
A schoolboy writes a humorous essay describing a cow as a six sided mammal with a tail and brush for flies. It claims the cow produces milk under its body and has a keen sense of smell. It notes the cow eats little yet eats twice as much when hungry and moos when hungry or silent when full.
Appealing Dutch Tea Towels with Motifs and Schedules
Nine transfer designs labeled Z9403 feature Gretchen and Hans with distinct days for each towel. Tuesday through Saturday highlight Hans, Monday Wednesday Friday showcase Gretchen, and Sunday presents both together on panholders. Priced at 15 cents each, orders requested.
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Gretchen
Hans
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Edward C. Wayne
Gatrenre Goreeee
Western Newspaper Union
Pacific
Sir Archibald Sinclair
Kansas City
U.S. A
Cork
Amaleigh
Raleigh
Pasa
Remington
Sav
Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corp
P. O
Louisville
Kentucky
Simon
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