Subic Bay Air Attack Dislocates Jap. Plans In Philippines
TBritish Official Wireless!
(Rec. 11.30 a.m.) RUGBY, March 6. It is beleved that Japanese plans for the immediate renewal of the offensive has been dislocated by our successes in the Subic Bay air attack, states a Washington communique, which adds that enemy activities in the Philippines during the past 24 hours have been negligible. A copy of an order issued by the Japanese army in the Philippines has reached General MacArthur’s headquarters. It directs Filipinos in occupied areas to surrender guns and blade weapons of every description, including ornamental knives and trophies.
The 8010 Endangered
This order will deprive the Filipino of his bolo, which, while sometimes used as a tweapon customarily serves as a tool. If the Filipino surrenders his bolo he will find it difficult to earn a livelihood.
The order is interpreted by General MacArthur as indicating that the invaders fear the increasing resentment of natives, which may develop into a popular uprising against the Japanese. There is nothing to report in other areas.
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Northern Advocate, 7 March 1942, Page 5
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