Three more Allied ships sunk in Western Atlantic
By the United Press
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Noted U.S. unit in Bataan is ‘alien’ outfit
31st Infantry, veterans of China and Russia, called unique
By Molly Sugrue Gasser, special to the Pittsburgh Press
Molly Sugrue Gasser, who wrote the following article, is the wife of a former commander of the famous 31st Infantry. Her husband, Maj. Gen. L. D. Gasser, is now War Department representative in the Office of Civilian Defense.
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Cartel’s airing results in quiz on all patents
Senators to determine if war warrants greater freedom in use
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Retail price roof on 7 household appliances in effect tomorrow
By Dale McFeatters, Press business editor
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Secret code found –
Dane is seized in Rio as Nazi spy ring chief
Operations of 200 jailed in Brazil blamed for Atlantic sinkings
By David J. Wilson, United Press staff writer
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U.S. fliers hunt U-boats from new base in Iceland
Navy aviators patrol Atlantic sea-lanes day and night in improved Catalina flying boats
By Phil Ault, United Press staff writer
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AEF to Russia expected in place of second front
London and Washington reported in agreement on futility of trying separate invasion
By William Philip Simms, Scripps-Howard foreign editor
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On the home front –
Short 3-A deferment called ‘phony’ by draft officials
Selective Service regulations make no provision for such dependencies, and 3-A classification can’t be revoked without cause
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U.S. War Department (March 30, 1942)
Army Communiqué No. 167
Philippine theater.
The enemy launched a heavy attack on the right center of our line in Bataan late in the evening of March 28. Our troops parried the attack so promptly that our units on outpost duty were only temporary dislodged.
Our forces promptly counterattacked with both infantry and artillery, restoring all positions on our lines. The Japanese were driven back with heavy losses. Our casualties were relatively light. The enemy attack was accompanied by aerial bombing, principally of points in our rear areas. Slight damage was caused.
Corregidor was under frequent air attacks by hostile bombers throughout March 28. Our anti-aircraft fire kept Japanese planes at extremely high altitudes, and as a result the bombing was inaccurate, and caused practically no damage.
The guns of our forts fired intermittently at enemy positions on the south shore of Manila Bay. Many small boats assembled by the Japanese at Patungan Beach were destroyed by our shell fire.
There is nothing to report from other areas.
Army Communiqué No. 168
Philippine theater.
Sharp fighting in Bataan continued throughout the night of March 28, but died down at daybreak of March 29, the enemy’s assault having been reused with heavy losses. During the past 24 hours, the Japanese have made no attempt to attack in force, but patrols have been active on both sides. Enemy dive bombers continued to attack front lines and rear areas.
Hostile air raids on Corregidor continued day and night but the number of bombers employed is not large. No serious damage has been inflicted on our installations. An enemy airplanes flying at an altitude higher than 27,000 feet was shot down by our anti-aircraft artillery.
In Mindanao, there were several local skirmishes between patrols at three widely separated points.
There is nothing to report from other areas.
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The Pittsburgh Press (March 30, 1942)
Nudism among charges –
Dies acts like Hitler’s aide, Wallace says
Vice President condemns report scoring men on economic war board
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5–4 decision –
State curbs on picketing ruled valid
Court backs ban on union action against firms not on strikes
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