[Homer_J_Simpson]

Any idea whether other papers covered the Pacific battles more closely?

The west coast papers might. Like the S.F. Chronicle and the L.A. Times. The N.Y.Times focuses on the high profile campaigns. Since D-Day that has been Europe. Next month the Leyte naval and land operations will get a lot of attention.

[PeterPrinciple]

Ulithi Atoll was occupied on this date with no opposition. The mogmog is reference to an islet at the atoll.

http://navy.memorieshop.com/Adair/Cruise-Book/Ulithi.html

At the above site you will see murderess row of 5 aircraft carriers in a row by December.