Yes, for the draft. 
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also if the US can sabotage the Burma railyards and railways by air… what do the Brits need the chindits for?
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That wasn’t quite enough. Lemme finish up the article and you’ll see
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Finished up the article
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U.S. Navy Department (April 2, 1943)
Communiqué No. 332
North Pacific.
On March 30: In addition to the two attacks reported in Navy Department Communiqué No. 331, Kiska received two more attacks. During the afternoon, Lightning (Lockheed P‑38) fighters attacked the Japanese main camp area with unobserved results.
Later in the day, Mitchell (North American B‑25) medium bombers bombed and strafed Japanese installations and personnel from an altitude below 50 feet. Heavy explosions and large fires were observed.
South Pacific.
On April 1: During the night of March 31‑April 1, a Catalina (Consolidated) patrol bomber attacked a Japanese surface force of five destroyers and one cargo vessel southwest of Kolombangara Island. At the same time Army Liberator (Consolidated B‑24) bombers carried out a low altitude attack on the same force. Results were unobserved.
(b) During the morning, 30 to 40 Zero fighters were engaged by a force of Wildcat (Grumman F4F), Corsair (Vought F4U) and Lightning fighters northwest of Guadalcanal Island. Sixteen Japanese planes were shot down. Six U.S. planes were shot down but two U.S. pilots were rescued.
(c) A force of Dauntless (Douglas SBD) dive bombers, escorted by fighters, attacked Japanese positions at Suavanau Plantation (southeast coast of Rekata Bay). Results were not reported.
The Pittsburgh Press (April 2, 1943)
ROMMEL ATTACKS YANK LINES
British advance in Bizerte drive; generals confer
Eisenhower, Montgomery meet – Allies batter Axis ports as Nazis hurl tanks at Patton’s forces
By Virgil Pinkley, United Press staff writer
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16 JAP ZEROS DOWNED IN SOLOMONS BATTLE
Enemy fleet hit north of Guadalcanal
6 U.S. aircraft lost; bombers again raid base at Kiska
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Pay-as-you-tax defeat puts foes on spot
People show resentment; leaders of Democrats seek compromise
By Marshall McNeil, Scripps-Howard staff writer
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Report of Truman group tweaks Lewis’ eyebrows
Miners are earning 50% more than in 1941, Senators declare in challenging figures cited by UMW head
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Roosevelt vetoes measure to increase cost of living
Move to prevent farm price boost shows intention to maintain federal stabilization policy
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News conference off
Washington –
The White House today announced cancellation of President Roosevelt’s regular Friday morning news conference. No reason was given.
Pre-Pearl Harbor fathers’ draft near, Hershey says
Lifting of ban on their induction delayed only through ‘sentiment,’ general declares
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Army ‘spying’ in mine areas, Lewis charges
‘Intimidation’ may result in production cut, UMW head says
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4th term plot by Roosevelt aide charged
Political machine set up in government agencies, legislator says
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Heiress who didn’t want a million gets her wish
Inheritance of girl soda jerker will amount to only $100,000, attorney asserts
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