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John Toland, The Rising Sun: The Decline and Fall of the Japanese Empire, 1936-1945

[Homer_J_Simpson]

Ten Places Taken (Parker) – 2-3
Libyan Strong-Point Raided by Flying Forts from West (Middleton) – 3-4
War News Summarized – 4
More Seized in Darlan Death; Others are Reported Freed – 5
Bridge Blasted from Battleship by U.S. Destroyer Off Guadalcanal – 5
Hornet Caused Foe to Pay Heavy Toll – 6-7
Five Iowa Brothers Lost in Pacific Battle; Joined Navy Together to Avenge a Friend – 7
Japanese Suicide Attack Brought About the Loss of the U.S. Carrier Hornet in the Pacific (photos) – 8-10
The Growing Strength of Our Navy (Baldwin) – 11-12
Labor, Employers Warned on Tie-Ups – 12
American Middle East Bombers Renew Daylight Raids on Naples – 12
The Texts of the Day’s Communiques on Fighting in Various Zones – 13-15
Warning is Issued on Two Diseases – 15
Seizure of Utilities (Krock) – 15