The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1942-02-13

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JohDre strait. They were confronted by 6e.eae British ard
hundreds Of freshly trained Chinese troops
In Burma the Chinese stood with the British against the
Japanese along the Salwen river and their number was IN
creaxing. General Sir Archibald 7. Wavea Supreme Nations
zone for a second time and expressed satisfaction
In the Philippines the japanese continued unfruiffni at
tacks against the Allies
drified battiefields against Germans running short OF mum
tions. Cossacks cut deep gaps in the seige lines before lenln-
basin and beyond kaliain. American-made planes helped
drive the Naxis back. British bombers attacked Heligoland.
Field Marshall Erwin Rommefs drive toward Egypt was
halted 90 miles short of Tobruck and British planes contin-
ued 10 harass his communication lines.
yice-Admiral Herbert r. Leary has been placed in COM
mand Of the combined naval forces Of the Australian-Ne~
Zealand area under the title Of Commander of Anzac
General Fritz Todt. who built the siegfried Line and
German defenses on the Russian front was reported killed in
ian air accident when carrying through hs military tasks
He was a close c0Ttaborator Of Hitler since 1922 and was alse
minister Of munitions. His sudden death followed those Of
other German generals who met with vaguely explained
MONDAY. BRuAR
Japanese hordes invaded Singapore and were strongly
Tengah airdrome below Kranii 10 miles above Singapore
city. had fallen.
General MacArthur's infantry and other defenders Of
Bataan remained staunch in their defense Of this vital PENN
A number Of concealed Japanese batteries had been
~bombarded by the Manila Bay Notifications and siIenred.
Al the Salween river section on the Burma front the
Japanese stalled 100 miles short of their major objective at
Rangoon.
Batavia. capital Of Java. was ~bombarded, grounding
In Russia the Red troops advanced generally, particular
~ on the Leningrad front, where 30 additional towns were
reporfed recaptured- Mine fields seriously handicapped Rus
sian pursuit Of the Nazi forces. Sevastapcl sent out word that
10000 Germans had fallen in their long and vain effort to
seize that seat Of Soviet sea power.
Washington reported the appointment of Admiral
Emory S. Land head Of United States Shipping. He also Is
chairman harm n o. sne o Inassr.iS , s;rss s aish;u The n @%'s xssr and ~
was present at the launching Of the Mormaemooa. delivering
the principal address
A weIder's torch. carelessly laid. is said to have caused
the destruction by fire Of the liner Normandie, famous
French transport. being remodeIed for the I. s Navy at
New York. Navy officials express hope of salvage. but indi-
cations are that the huge vessel win be a total loss.
TUESDAY. FEBRUARY IL
The threat TO Singapore increased as the japanese m.
vaders spread over a wider area of the island Troops and
dive -bombers drove the desperate British defenders back.
other invaders extended their landing on Australian and
On Luzon. however. General MaeArthur's forces kept
the enemy in check. The Japanese hi hard bai the I. s.
Anti-aircraft guns there brought down seven planes bringing
their aggregate 10 at least 1913 planes.
American ships poured achievements into way stations
an along the 4.0O0-mile route from Hawaii TO New Zealand.
In Russia the Germans continued their resistance al
though they continued their retreat. Hitler threw continuous
waves of reserves into all battle sectors. On the northern
front Nazi ski forces were hurled into action in an effort to
stem the Russian advance.
r. b. l. agents in Northern California conducted their
second major raid. arresting 20 Japanese. confiscating a
~fruckIoad Of ammunition radios and quantities Of other con-
traband. A raid on a Buddhist temple at Salinas netted three
priests two Of whom were said to be former Tokyo policemen.
WEDNESDAY,. FEBRUARY u
The fan of Singapore neared as the bitter fight continu-
ed. The mighty base was but a smoking hulk. The lengthen-
fng enemy shadows were falling closer to Java. The British
defenders can retreat no further at Singapore, but refused
to surrender. Japanese forces were estimated at $4,000 and
their ar force was without opposition.
Admiral Thomas G. Hart. 64year-0id American. was
granted relief as commander Of the Allied sea forces in the
Pacific. He requested leave because of his i'll health. Vice
Admiral c. T.. l. Helfrich of the Royal Netherlands navy was
appoimd as his successor.
Mac Arthur's forces on Luzon prepared TO defend them
selves against an anticipated grand assault.
Chinese troops charged with defending Upper Burma
apened their clash with the japanese forces there.
The Standard Oil tanker W. L. Steed was torpedoed 10
the bottom Of The Atlantic in broad daylight off New Jersey,
February 2. If was reported by the Navy. Three survivors
Of the crew IF IS reached safety.
German counter attacks on the Russian battle lines in.
creased their power and somewhat slowed the Red advance.
In the center Of the line the Russians we're reported TO be
near Smolensk. Russians reported the recapture Of IS more
fortified points on the Leningrad front.