Powers given to MacArthur
Authority formally granted Southwest Pacific chief
By Brydon C. Taves, United Press staff writer
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U.S. near lead in war output, Wallace says
Nation will be in front by July, he asserts; son gets commission
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Production battle passes turning point, Allies top Axis output, Nelson reports
Free U.S. institutions meet the test, will overcome enemy reserve stocks this year, he says
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On the home front –
Know a draft evader? Inform U.S. Attorney
Act is duty of every citizen; complainant, however, must establish own identity to authorities
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U.S. War Department (April 19, 1942)
Communiqué No. 198
Burma.
Gen. Brereton reports from India that U.S. Army heavy bombers conducted a successful night raid on harbor installations at Rangoon. Docks and other facilities were attacked and heavy explosions were heard. On account of poor visibility, it was impossible to determine the extent of the damage.
Our planes encountered heavy anti-aircraft fire from the enemy, but all of our bombers returned to their base without injury.
There is nothing to report from other areas.
The Pittsburgh Press (April 19, 1942)
Jap shipyards, ports and factories blasted as U.S. carries war to foe
Tokyo tells people to be prepared for more attacks from air
By Joe Alex Morris, United Press war editor
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Three-alarm fire hits capsized Normandie
Torch starts new blaze in stern of ship
Cut holes in hull, get flames in control after 3-hour battle
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AEF will raid Europe soon, soldiers told
Entire Army corps trained for commando blows, Marshall reveals
By C. R. Cunningham, United Press staff writer
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U.S. bombs hit heart of Japan
Raid strikes at political, industrial centers
By H. O. Thompson, United Press staff writer
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