Admiral lauds U.S. submarine blows at Japs
Undersea craft, operating with daring, mainstay of Asiatic Fleet
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U.S. War Department (March 13, 1942)
Army Communiqué No. 145
Philippine theater.
The situation in Bataan is unchanged.
New Guinea.
Five American Army heavy bombers of the Flying Fortress type raided the Japanese-held airdromes at Salamaua and Lae in New Guinea on March 11. All buildings were destroyed and heavy damage was inflicted on runways. At the harbor of Lae, a direct hit was made on a pier.
Our bombers were attacked by a formation of Japanese fighting planes. Five enemy planes were shot down. None of our bombers was damaged.
There is nothing to report from other areas.
The Pittsburgh Press (March 13, 1942)
‘Fortresses’ lash invades in New Guinea
American sub sinks four vessels near Japan; Midway holds out
By Everett R. Holles, United Press staff writer
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Normandie afire second time at New York pier
Firemen extinguish blaze as workers continue on job
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Precedent indicated –
Union defeated on closed shop
WLB opposes demand UAW at Detroit
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’Wake up, it’s late,’ Roosevelt warns
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Communiqué by Kelly and Guffey –
Yes, General MacArthur, ping-pong Army plays on
By Fred W. Perkins, Press Washington correspondent
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First since war started –
German spies sent to prison
Terms range from 12 to 20 years; crowd boos
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U.S. requisitions junkyard scrap
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Heaviest attacks on record –
Japanese lose 120 planes in vain raids on Corregidor
By Frank Hewlett, United Press staff writer
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Mail heavier and meaner –
Economy won by home folks
Lavish non-defense spending sliced by House
By Thomas L. Stokes, Scripps-Howard staff writer
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America won’t wake up –
OPA considers curb on speed to save tires
Henderson says motorists may bring crackdown on thenmselves
By Dale McFeatters, Pittsburgh Press staff writer
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U.S. may take over railroad in labor now
Arbitration ultimatum is delivered to operator by government
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Police shoot as Rio riots against Axis
Crowds menace German, Jap shops as anger as sinkings mounts
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Australia confirms appeal to Roosevelt
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Show pride in Army, Stimson requests
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Psychiatrists assail change in draft tests
Association sees peril of breakdowns under stress of battle
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Victories weakening Japan, Chiang says
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U.S., British friction in Ireland is denied
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Payment of overtime in U.S. bonds eyed
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