World War II Chronicle: February 24, 1942

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On the front page, you see the acknowledgement that the American forces on Bataan will not receive reinforcements… Page 2 discloses the earlier loss of two ships: the destroyer USS Truxtun and supply ship USS Pollux. Over 200 sailors perished when the vessels grounded during a gale off the coast of Newfoundland on February 18… Page 2 also discusses the submarine attack near Santa Barbara, Calif…. War Department communiques 121 and 122 on page 4… Sports section begins on page 16