Myitkyina Falls to Allies in Burma Campaign
Allied forces completed the capture of Myitkyina after house-to-house fighting ending Japanese resistance at the northern Burma base. The victory links the Ledo road with the Burma route, accelerating supply lines to China. Chinese forces report breakthroughs near Tengchung while air raids hit Hankow and Canton to support operations in Hunan. Strong US fighter support aided advances along the India Burma frontier.
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Myitkyina
Stilwell
Burma
Yunnan
Rangoon
Mogaung-Myitkyina
Fort Hertz
Chungking
Tenchung
Tengchung
Joseph W. Stilwell
Tenkchung
China
Hunan
Hengyang
Hankow
Canton
U. S
Southeast Asia Command
India-Burma
Tiddim Road
Churachandpur
Tamu
War dispatch sketches Brittany blitz as Allies push to Brest
A wartime column describes rapid Allied advances in Brittany with Rennes fallen, rail lines cut, and aims on Brest St Nazaire. It notes German troop shifts from Brittany to Normandy and warns of supply strain as Allied air power and blitz tactics shape the campaign. It also mentions Rommel’s concussion and Montgomery's perceived edge while urging sustained production.
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Brittany
Normandy
Brest
St. Nazaire
Lorient
Rennes
Sky Navy
Adolf
Breton
France
Hitler
Berlin
Marshal Rommel
Montgomery
Monty
el Alamein
Red Armies
Italy
Japanese Admit Raids Possible
New York reports Japanese broadcasts said P-38 planes attacked southern Manchuria and suggested raids by fighter planes from continental bases are possible. Tokyo claimed no damage from today's raid as B 29 super forts were sent to Manchuria last week.
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New York
Manchuria
F.C. C
Tokyo
Complete Star Coverage From The Star News Desk
The Star provides comprehensive coverage of local, national, and world events with updates, analyses, and briefs across politics, economy, and society. Readers get timely reports, editorials, and context to understand ongoing developments.
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the Star
WANTED To rent small farm or unfurnished apartment
Wanted notice from a couple with baby seeking a small farm or unfurnished apartment. Respond via 25 c/o Star. Also notes paper collection reward and piano storage offer with no children allowed. Local details include Winchester Virginia addresses and dates.
Zealanders Drive Foe Off In Italy
British and American forces report continued pressure along the Arno front. Allied units repelled a German small boat crossing near the Arno mouth and dispersed a large enemy column near Pontedera east of Pisa. The Eighth Army took Montebuoni between Giogoli and Impruneta as British troops gained more mountain heights southeast of Florence. Pontassieve area advance units sit five miles from the town as German forces withdraw.
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Fifth Army
Arno
Pontedera
Pisa
U. S
Florence
Eighth Army
Montebuoni
Giogoli
Impruneta
Highway 69
Upper
India
Pontassieve
Magnificent County Home Near Winchester on Route 11
For sale a large county house with 14 rooms and 18 acres of land near Winchester Route 11. Modern conveniences included. Suitable for subdivision. Sold as a whole or in parts.
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