Spies in New England? 'Twas a mistake!
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U.S. War Department (May 24, 1942)
Communiqué No. 223
India.
Maj. Gen. Lewis H. Brereton reported to the War Department from India today that the U.S. Army Ferrying Command, operating under his direction, has been engaged for the past several weeks in evacuating casualties and civilians from Burma.
Cooperating with the British Royal Air Force and the China National Aviation Corporation, the Ferrying Command has assisted in bringing out of Burma by air several thousand soldiers and civilians, including Indians, Anglo-Indians, Burmese, Anglo-Burmese and Europeans. Of a total of 8,616 persons evacuated by air from Burma, the U.S. Army Ferrying Command brought out 4,228. In addition to its share of the evacuation work, the Royal Air Force dropped 100,000 pounds of food to refugee parties.
There is nothing to report from other areas.
The Pittsburgh Press (May 24, 1942)
$42-a-month service pay agreed upon
Bill now ready for final action; new scales become permanent
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Quake rocks San Diego
San Diego, California – (May 23)
A sharp earthquake shook the San Diego area today. No damage was reported.
Officer quota doubled
Washington – (May 23)
The War Department announced today that it will accept 3,000 Class-A selectees monthly as volunteers for officer training. This is double the present quota.
217 sinkings to date –
Regret voiced by U-boat chief
Sub continues shelling of U.S. ship, however
By the United Press
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Jap raids on Port Moresby hint drive at supply line
New attacks indicate major offensive looms as ‘comeback’ from Coral Sea defeat
By Don Caswell, United Press staff writer
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If you paid $139 taxes last year, you’re average
But that’s small potatoes to this year’s war demands
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