America at war! (1941--) -- Part 2

U.S. Navy Department (July 4, 1943)

Communiqué No. 432

South Pacific.
On June 28, at dawn, Liberator (Consolidated) heavy bombers, at­tacked Japanese installations at Nauru Island. Fourteen defending Zero fighters were in the air but only four Zeros appeared willing to press home an attack. Two Zeros were damaged. Results of the attack were unobserved. All U.S. planes returned.

  1. On July 3:
  1. Mitchell (North American) medium bombers, escorted by Lightning (Lockheed P‑38) fighters, attacked Japanese antiaircraft positions at Munda, New Georgia Island.

  2. Later, in the afternoon, Avenger (Grumman TBF) torpedo bombers and Dauntless (Douglas) dive bombers attacked the Japanese camp sector at Munda, New Georgia Island.

North Pacific.
On July 2, Ventura (Vega) and Mitchell medium bombers and Liberator heavy bombers carried out eight attacks on Japanese installations at Kiska. Hits were observed on anti-aircraft positions in Gertrude Cove, the camp area and North Head sections. One direct hit as made on a house.

On July 3, Liberator heavy bombers attacked the central bivouac area in Kiska. Weather conditions prevented observation of the results.

Memorandum to the Press:

The following information has been announced in the South and Southwest Pacific:

  1. On July 2, in the early evening, just east of Rendova Island, New Georgia Group, seven U.S. Corsair fighters intercepted and engaged one formation of 30 Zeros and immediately following attacked another formation of 20 Zeros. Six Zeros were destroyed. Three Corsairs were lost, but one pilot was rescued.

  2. On July 3, shortly before 3 p.m., Lightning fighters attacked a formation of about 50 Japanese Zeros over Rendova Island, New Georgia Group. Five Zeros were destroyed. Three U.S. planes were lost.

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Völkischer Beobachter (July 4, 1943)

Polnische und französische Dokumente beweisen:
Roosevelts Kriegsschuld steht unwiderleglich fest

Auch die Rolle seiner jüdischen Hintermänner eindeutig enthüllt

Ein Veto Roosevelts siegt –
Das britische Theater in den USA.

Die Kämpfe im Südwestpazifik –
Londons Pressekommentare auf Moll gestimmt

Von unserer Stockholmer Schriftleitung

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Brooklyn Eagle (July 4, 1943)

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America has a war to win and it is up to us, as individuals firmly united in a common cause, to see it through to Victory.

Every American is involved in this titanic struggle – each has a task to perform – and Uncle Sam expects everyone to do a full share.

This is our opportunity to show future generations of Americans that the Spirit of ’76 also prevailed in 1943 and that we, too, did our part in helping to preserve their treasured heritage of liberty.

If we first fully appreciate just what it means to be free, we will then tackle the job ahead of us on the home front with renewed enthusiasm. Inspired by the faith and idealism of our forefathers, we must back up our boys on the fighting front to the limit of our abilities.

SPEED VICTORY
They GIVE Their Lives

Our fighting men are doing their bit to speed the day of Victory and we’re proud of their achievement, but it takes more than just fighting men to win this war.

They must have the necessary tools – the finest fighting materials that money can buy – and it is our responsibility to provide them.

One way in which we can do this is by putting every cent possible into War Loan securities. There is no safer investment in the world – no stronger safeguard for our security.

Let’s show our men in the Armed Services, who are willing to make the supreme sacrifice for us, that we are willing to endure minor privations and cheerfully forego some of our accustomed luxuries so that they may have their necessities.

Let’s make our dollars fight!

BUY WAR BONDS
You LEND Your Money

ALLIES LOSING IN ON SALAMAUA
Clear enemy from area south of base

Sharp fight rages nearby – 11 planes bagged at Rendova

7 Tokyo ships routed near Munda

All-out sea battle seen – fate of drive may hinge on it

100 U.S. bombers rip 3 airports on Italy’s heel

Liberators destroy 12 of foe in dropping 200 tons of explosives

U.S. casualties total 91,644

Washington (UP) – (July 3)
World War II has brought announced casualties totaling 91,644 to U.S. Armed Forces, the Office of War Information reported today.

This total, based on War and Navy Department reports, includes 16,696 dead, 21,828 wounded, 31,579 missing, and 21,541 prisoners.

The War Department report as of July 3 shows Army casualties totaling 64,621. Of this number, 8,533 were killed, 17,094 wounded, 21,046 missing, and 17,948 prisoners of war. Of the wounded, 6,268 have returned to active duty or have been released from hospitals, OWI said.

The Navy Department, as of July 3, reported casualties totaling 27,023, including 8,163 dead, 4,734 wounded, 10,533 missing, and 3,593 prisoners of war.

The last previous casualty report, as of April 23, listed 12,123 dead, 15,049 wounded, 40,435 missing and 10,638 prisoners of war for a total of 78,235.

Weekenders may be stranded

Ignores ODT’s warning about transport lack

Senate group votes limitation on subsidies

Banking committee rejects New Deal plea for unlimited power


House backs down on OPA, OWI issues

Legislators, eager for summer recess, adopt conference report on compromise funds

Polish President sends July 4 greetings to Roosevelt

London, England (UP) – (July 3)
President Władysław Raczkiewicz of Poland, in a telegram to President Roosevelt, sent his greetings and good wishes on the occasion of Independence Day and expressed the conviction that:

The hour of deliverance is approaching for the nations of Europe who are struggling against the brutal invader.

He said that:

The recent successes of Allied arms have greatly swung the balance in favor of the United Nations.

College teams told to curtail travel

Axis radio bleats fear of Independence Day invasion

Effort seen to bewilder fallen foes

Chennault promises many flights over Japan during next year

Rail pay dispute referred to Roosevelt


Pleasure driving ban urged for Midwest

Senate group also asks that Ickes be given control over rationing of petroleum products

Dixie aids sub chaser launchings

Dodger outfielder gets ‘more kick from it then in hitting home runs’

WPB denies plan to cut production of American flags