1.   After his release, he began working secretly for American forces under Gen. Douglas MacArthur, sending them information about Japanese shipping by shortwave radio.

2.   Traders are also keeping a close eye on a Japanese shipping dispute, which could back-up supplies at U.S. ports and send prices lower.

3.   Japan said Thursday that if Washington proceeds with retaliatory levies against Japanese shipping, it will take the case to international authorities.

4.   The Beaufighter plane crashed during a low level attack against Japanese coastal shipping.