U.S. Navy Department (October 7, 1942)
Communiqué No. 143
North Pacific.
a) Reconnaissance by our aircraft has failed to detect any signs of continued enemy occupancy or activity on Attu and Agattu in the western Aleutians for several weeks.
b) In the latter part of September, Army aircraft bombed Attu, destroying most of the buildings on the island. A study of photographs made during the raid revealed no trace of the enemy on Attu at that time. A similar situation has been observed at Agattu.
Attacks by our aircraft on Kiska continue. On October 5, Army Liberator bombers, escorted by fighters, dropped many demolition and incendiary bombs on the camp area. Hits were made on the seaplane hangar, and six enemy seaplane fighters were shot down. Only light antiaircraft opposition was encountered and all of our aircraft returned.
The Pittsburgh Press (October 7, 1942)
U.S. TO DEMAND WAR CRIMINALS’ SURRENDER
Just and sure punishment again pledged
Roosevelt deplores barbaric crimes against civilian populations
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Japs pouring more troops into U.S.-held Solomon isle
Navy fliers beat off raid on Guadalcanal airfield as enemy cruiser is hit while landing men; peril to Marines’ position grows
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Big rail center pounded by RAF
Osnabrück hit; Americans set for action
By Edward W. Beattie, United Press staff writer
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Security law expansion seen
Revision would affect 30 million more
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Legs of burlesque queen substituted, so Anne sues
Demands stocking scene in movie be reshot with own limbs
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Tokyo says it can take it
New York –
The Berlin radio said today that:
The head of the air defense units of the Japanese capital reported after a practice air-raid alarm that “Tokyo is able to stand up to any air attack.”
The broadcast was heard here by CBS.
War to increase U.S. expenses to over $85 billion
Budget director, sounding inflation warning, says 70% will have to be borrowed; public debt to be boosted to third of a trillion dollars
By Lyle C. Wilson, United Press staff writer
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U.S. ship sunk; 17 in crew die
23 others are missing, survivors report
By the United Press
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Court order terminates War of 1812 in Vermont
Montpelier, Vermont (UP) –
The War of 1812 was officially at an end in Vermont today.
The Vermont Supreme Court yesterday awarded $22,603 in fees to lawyers who recovered from the U.S. Treasury $90,000 plus interest that the state contributed as a war aid to the federal government and the attorneys were told they would receive 25% of what they collected from the government. The court order forces the state auditor to pay the bill.
4-way offensive can be launched against Japanese
American forces can attack by way of Aleutians, East Indies, Midway Island or bases in Siberian maritime provinces
By William Philip Simms, Scripps-Howard staff writer
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Open drives everywhere, Willkie says
Clarify Atlantic Charter, send more aid, he urges in China
By Karl Eskelund, United Press staff writer
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Standley sees Stalin, plans visit to U.S.
Ambassador to report to Roosevelt on Soviet needs in war
By M. S. Handler, United Press staff writer
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WCTU picks Des Moines
Birmingham, Alabama –
The 1942 national convention of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union ended today after members voted to hold next year’s convention at Des Moines, Iowa, during the latter part of September.