Chinese Press Ahead Into Kwangsi Pursuing Japs
Chinese forces push toward Hochih in Kwangsi after seizing Cheho northwest of Hochih and advancing along the Kweichow Kwansin railway. Maj. Gen. McClure said Kunming base remains at risk while air supply to China increases and American liaison personnel expand to boost coordination with Chinese forces.
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Kweiyang
Kunming
Robert McClure
McClure
Albert C. Wedemeyer
China
Ho Ying-Chin
Fran Dorn
San Francisco
Liuchow
Althoug
India
Chungking
Critical Munitions Output Jumps in November
Washington reports a sharp rise in critical munition production for November led by Japan raiding B-29s. War Production Board acting chairman Hiland G. Batcheller calls it a wonderful month and says new tire plants will raise quarterly military-type tire capacity to 6.7 million next year from 4.1 million, labor supplies key to site decisions.
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Washington
Hiland G. Batcheller
War Production Board
Batcheller
Batcheller cites Fortresses output rise in November
Batcheller states that Superfortresses produced in November rose by a substantial margin over October and surpassed the schedule by a small margin.
Brotherhood at Oak Avenue Baptist Church to Meet Thursday
The Brotherhood at Oak Avenue Baptist Church will meet Thursday night at 7 30 for its weekly session. W A Pendleton will be the call speaker. Everyone invited. Red Walker president C H Plumlee secretary.
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Brotherhood
Oak Avenue Baptist Church
W. A. Pendleton
Red Walker
C. H. Plumlee
Chinese Division Deepest In Burma Drives South
Leading elements of the 22nd Chinese division advance through Burma, occupying Tonkwa 120 air miles northeast of Mandalay and 70 miles from Lashio. The 210 mile drive marks the deepest Allied penetration into Burma as it moves toward the Mandalay railway.
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Tonkwa
Mandalay
Lashio
Rangoon
Kamaung
Radio Schedule Mix of Music News and Shows
A dense listing of radio program slots from 6:00 to 5:45 highlighting diverse segments including Fred Waring Rex Morrison Symphony programs Christmas tunes Lum Abner Town Meeting Spotlight Bands and national news segments with various hosts and series through the day.
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Rex
Morrison
Lum
N’ Abner
Raymond G
Henry J. Taylor
No Confirmation of Stettinius Talks Report at Foreign Office
A London foreign office commentator said there is no confirmation of reports that Secretary Stettinius would come for talks. He noted no arrangements have been made but expressed that they would welcome Stettinius if such a conference occurred.
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London
Foreign Office
Stettinius
Bombard Thailand as B 29s strike from India bases
U S air forces launched a major strike on targets in Thai territory with a large B 29 force under General Curtis Lemay operating from bases in India. Bangkok rail center again faced demolition bombs as planes returned after recent sorties toward Japan.
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Thailand
War Department
Curtis Lemay
India
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Singapore
Burma
Indo- China
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21St Bomber Command
Saipan
Lord Reading Attacks UNRRA in Lords Debate
Lord Reading assailed UNRRA in the House of Lords accusing vast stores of food and fuel of not reaching those in need. He warned a colossal, paralyzed organization may be hampering relief under Herbert Lehman.
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UNRRA
Lord Reading
House of Lords
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
Herbert H. Lehman
Nazi Trawler Crushed In Ice After Allied Engagements
Coastguard cutters dodged action as the Northland damaged its rudder in ice. Eastwind and Southwind towed the Northland. planes aided in air cover and reconnaissance. Army and coast guard troops landed on Shannon island to strike a fortified Nazi base, but the Nazis fled. The 155 foot armed trawler was found crushed in ice with hull damage and supplies inside. Externsteine arrives in Boston after crew taken aboard.
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Northland
Earl G. Rose
Muncey
Greeland Patrol
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Navy
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Canadians Enlarge Their Bridgehead Over Lamone River
Canadian troops have expanded their bridgehead over the Lamone River north of Faenza after repelling German counterattacks. Tanks cut the Ravenna Ferrara Highway northwest of Mezzano while other units crossed at Mezzano and advanced toward the Canale Naviglio. Fifth Army forces pressed Tossignano amid strong opposition as Coastal Air Force hit power stations and roads in Italy and France.
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Lamone River
Faenza
Ravenna-Ferrara
Mezzano
Canale Naviglio
Bagnacavallo
Imola
Bologna-Rimini
Fifth Army
Tossignano
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London Times Sets Out Greece Governance Solution
The London Times argues a broad-based government is needed to unite right and left in Greece to end strife and persuade the National Liberation movement to lay down arms. The Daily Telegram advocates an Allied military government first, while the Daily Mail warns of dire consequences for liberated nations and the world.
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London Times
National Liberation Movement
Greece
Daily Telegram
The
Daily Mail
United Nations
Allied air activity targets coastal gun positions near Spezia
Support of the Fifth Army noted with coastal gun positions near Spezia under attack. Four planes were reported missing from the day’s operations.
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Fifth Army
Spezia
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