"U.S. Pacific Fleet Dared by Admiral to Decisive Battle.... Suetsugu says results of South Pacific clash vital.... Spokesman sees hopes of Allies crushed." Even the BBC was pessimistic on the Solomons this evening, saying the Americans are "surrounded on three sides and need reinforcements."

The latest joke here is of the prominent doctor with a patient suffering low blood pressure. His prescription: Listen to Radio Tokyo once daily for 10 days.