16 JANUARY 1942, page 1

America And The "greatest Enemy"

Colonel Knox, the United States Secretary of the Navy, warned an audience at Washington - bit 'Monday _against expecting an "early, conclusive showdown with_ the : Japanese......

News Of The Week

TF the war were confined to Europe, Africa and the Atlantic, the Allies would have good reason for satisfaction, but in the Far East the tide continues to run against us, and it......

Mr. Duff Cooper's Recall

The recall of Mr. Duff Cooper from Singapore, where he held the position of Resident Minister with Cabinet rank, cannot reasonably be regarded as an admission by the Government......