Singapore as a key British fortress in the Far East
The article outlines Singapore as a pivotal British naval base in the Far East, vital for defending India Burma and the Straits Settlements. It details historical control since 1819, strategic location at the Malacca Strait, and extensive fortifications, air power, and troop deployments to deter Japanese expansion.
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Far East
Malay Peninsula
Gibraltar
Singapore
India
Burma
Straights
Johore
Malacca
Sumatra
Malay
China
Borneo
Moluccas
Philippines
Siam
Thailand
Pulau Brani
Ai Tin
Penang
Naval Base
England
China Station
Hong Kong
East Indies
Seaforth Highlanders
Far Eastern
United States
Washington
Brewster
Robert Brooke- Popham
Te Pera
Japan
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Divorce Suit Filed in Virginia for Deser tion
Benjamin F. Hawkins sues Louis Washington Hawkins in Shenandoah County Virginia for divorce a vinculo matri menui on grounds of desertion. The defendant, not a resident, must answer within ten days after publication. Notice to be printed weekly for four weeks in Winchester Evening Star and posted at the courthouse. Teste: P J Marshall Clerk. John W Rice p q.
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Benjamin F. Hawkins
Louis Washington Hawkins
Virginia
Winchester
Virginia firemen open 55th annual convention in Staunton
Staunton hosts the 55th annual Virginia State Firemen's Association meeting with a civilian defense mobilization committee round table. Mayor Wheeler presides as 200 unregistered members remain, with 1 800 expected. Events include memorial service at Central Methodist Church, a band contest at Gypsy Hill Park, an all night dance at Staunton Military Academy, and a Friday grand parade to close the four day gathering.
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Staunton
Virginia State Firemen's Association
Civilian Fire Defense Moblization Committee
Frank Wheeler
Clifton Forge
Eugene H.dabney
Association
Central Methodist Church
J. C. Garber
Gypsy Hill Park
Staunton Military Academy
Britain Grows Britain Harvest Seeds From U S Aid
A New York report details American seed aid to Britain in wartime, sending seventeen tons of seeds and forty tons of fertilizer to support homegrown vegetables. It notes two key advantages of seeds over food shipments and cites Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt as sponsor.
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New York
Britain
Europe
England
Atlantic
Seeds Group
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Robert S. Hudson
Great Britain
Hudson
Russian resistance shocks German blitz as Soviet industry aids defense
Chicago economist Harland H. Allen argues Russia’s five week stand against the German assault reflects substantial Soviet mechanized transport and production gains. He notes tractor output outpacing Germany tenfold and truck output more than twice, aiding a broad, easily commandeered transport system as the front moves from rail lines.
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Land H. Allen
Chicago
Russia
Germany
Oliver Tron Mining Co forecasts record ore shipment in 1942
Oliver Tron Mining Co, an iron ore subsidiary of United States Steel, expects to ship 32 million gross tons this year, surpassing 1916's high. United States Steel’s Pittsburgh Steamship Co will move about 22 million tons with its fleet, plus over 1 million tons by non affiliated Oliver Iron customers and several million tons in ships chartered by the Pittsburgh Steamship Co.
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Oliver Tron Mining Co
United States Steel Corp
United States Steel
Pittsburgh Steams Co
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Steel Corporation
Oliver Iron
Pittsburgh Steamship Co
Pittsburgh line orders five new bulk freighters
The 2 Pittsburgh line has placed contracts for five bulk freighters rushed toward completion for service next summer. The note hints at a busy season on the Great Lakes with swift shipbuilding and delivery planned.
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Pittsburgh Line
Great Lakes
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