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CBS: The World Today:
Defense of the Philippines
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January 3, 1942
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John Daly From Washington:
- Allies announce appointment of a Commander-in-Chief
of all anti-axis allied forces in the
Southwest Pacific. More on that in a moment.
- Japanese planes pounded Corregidor.
- British troops in Malaya are holding.
Albert Warner From Washington:
- Central supply command for allies may
be established.
- Sir Archibald P. Wavell named Supreme
Commander of all anti-axis fighting forces
in the Southwest Pacific. Other appointments
were made. Some congressmen wondered why
an American was not named.
- MacArthur are still fighting off the
Japanese. American anti-aircraft guns
on Corregidor took their toll.
Bob Trout From London:
- Appointment of Wavell welcome in London.
- British still believe that control of
the seas is the key to allied victory.
- British war news.
Cecil Brown From Singapore
- War news on the British defense of Singapore.
The city, new to bombing, have not yet
achieved that "London calm"
from experience.
- [transmission is lost temporarily]
- Description of how the citizens are
handling the situation.
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John Daly From Washington:
- Even if the Americans and Filipinos
can't hold the Philippines, they are gaining
precious time. The defense of the Dutch
East Indies is paramount.
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