Only a change in lingo
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Foch troubles as boss repeat for MacArthur
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Chinese recapture town in Burma counterattacks
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By Robert P. Martin, United Press staff writer
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Bullets trail U.S. troops in Panama games
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On the home front –
Soldier desiring release must apply to own officer
Application is then referred to Red Cross which investigates case, gives report
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U.S. War Department (April 21, 1942)
Army Communiqué No. 201
Philippine theater.
Heavy artillery bombardment of Corregidor from 240-mm guns of the enemy in Bataan and Cavite continued all day today. Some casualties and some damage resulted. Hostile air attacks decreased in number and intensity.
Further landings of enemy troops have been made in the vicinity of San Jose on the southwest coast of the island of Panay. In the northern part of this island, sharp fighting is reported near Lambamao where the enemy has been temporarily halted by counterattacks by our troops.
Curaçao.
Reports received by the War Department confirm the shelling of the coastline of Curaçao, Netherlands West Indies, by an enemy submarine on April 19. A small bush fire was started which was quickly extinguished. No damage was inflicted. The submarine disappeared after shore batteries opened fire.
There is nothing to report from other areas.
Army Communiqué No. 202
Philippine theater.
The heavy artillery fire on our forts lessened somewhat late yesterday. The damage inflicted was not great.
Dive bomber attacks were made by the enemy on Forts Hughes and Drum. Most of the bombs dropped harmlessly in the water. No damage or casualties were reported at either fort.
On the island of Panay, heavy Japanese attacks forced our troops to withdraw from two positions in Antique. Our outnumbered forces are continuing their resistance and are exacting a heavy toll of enemy casualties.
There is nothing to report from other areas.
The Pittsburgh Press (April 21, 1942)
New air raid alarms sound in Japan
Heavy Tokyo rail damage hinted by Axis
Wavell promises enemy will be driven from Bay of Bengal
By Joe Alex Morris, United Press war editor
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