Book written by wife of envoy is withdrawn
Washington (UP) –
State Department and Chinese Embassy officials said today they did not know why publication of Mme. Wellington Koo’s autobiography, Hui-Kan Koo, was cancelled.
The cancellation was announced without explanation after review copies had been distributed and after some copies had reached bookdealers. Dealers were asked to return their copies and reviewers were asked not to comment on the book.
There were published reports that the State Department, at the request of Chinese authorities, had intervened to prevent distribution of the book by the wife of the Chinese Ambassador to Great Britain.
The officials concerned, however, did not verify these reports.
Washington regrets Russian action
Washington (UP) –
A State Department spokesman, in response to questions, said today that the department had learned “with regret” that the Soviet Union has severed diplomatic relations with the Polish government-in-exile.
The State Department did not make clear whether it had been informed in advance of the pending move, but in answer to questions, it said:
Without reference to the merits in the matter of the difference between these two governments and without knowing as yet the full facts, it is with regret that we learn of this situation.
The Soviet action came as a surprise to observers here, since only this morning the Soviet Information Bureau bulletin had published as article about the Polish charges concerning slayings of Polish troops which described them as Hitlerite propaganda. It was notable for its absence of reference to the Polish government.
U.S. Navy Department (April 27, 1943)
Communiqué No. 357
South Pacific.
On April 26, during the early morning, a group of Liberator (Consolidated B-24) heavy bombers attacked Japanese positions at Kahili in the Shortland Island area.
North Pacific.
On April 25:
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During the day, Japanese installations at Kiska were attacked thirteen times by formations of Army planes. Liberator heavy bombers, Mitchell (North American B‑25) medium bombers and Warhawk (Curtiss P‑40) and Lightning (Lockheed P‑38) fighters participated in these raida. Although bomb hits were made on enemy positions, poor visibility prevented complete observation of results.
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On the same day, a group of Liberators attacked Attu Island and scored hits on the runway and other installations.
The Pittsburgh Press (April 27, 1943)
YANKS BATTER NAZI LINES
Foe repulses attack on one Tunisian hill
All Allied forces advance; Americans bomb two Italian bases
By Virgil Pinkley, United Press staff writer
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An ‘honest failure’ –
Army blamed by Nelson for octane gas shortage
African invasion also disrupted production, WPB chief tells Truman Committee
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Lewis gives UMW locals a free hand
Mine chief again ignores government’s appeal to end strikes
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Trade program wins approval of committee
Reciprocal treaty extensions voted 14–11
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Allies launch land assault in New Guinea
Planes soften up Japs for push again Mubo, on north coast
By Don Caswell, United Press staff writer
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‘How we bombed Tokyo’ –
None of Doolittle Raiders expected to reach China
Flier says takeoff on Hornet seemed almost routine
By Capt. Harold F. Watson
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Labor lays off invasion rally of communists
La Guardia, Senator Pepper lined up among May Day speakers
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Aviation men told to quit daydreaming
PCA president fears plane-on-every-roof may be like chicken slogan
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Background of news –
Tunisia and Dunkirk
By editorial research reports
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Allied thrusts at Norway and Finland hinted
Invasion of Scandinavian countries would provide bombing base
By Harrison Salisbury, United Press staff writer
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