Axis Fight Last Stand Near Bengali As Rommel Retreats
Axis desert army units near Bengali hold a last stand 90 miles south of the British captured area as 13 000 troops fall into prisoner camps or hospitals. Rommel's forces suffer heavy casualties while some shipwrecks and Axis garrisons attempt to break out for food and water. RAF raids target Tripoli Misurata and supporting positions.
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Caire
Desert Army
Gulf of
Sirte
Agedabia
Cirenaica
Tripolitania
Erwin Rommel
Destruy
Secool
London
Alum
Harpod
Hellfire
RAF
Seenabin
Tripoli
Misurata
United States Fighting Men Still Hold Midway Island
A New York Times Christmas message from Midway Island confirms U S forces remain on the island as the navy states it is countering enemy blows. The update notes Wake’s fierce stand ended and implies Japan may shift forces. Midway lies about 1,200 miles northeast of Wake and 1,300 miles west of Hawaii.
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New York Times
Midway
Wake
Hawaii
Public urged to beware rumors and read newspapers
Jacksonville Florida public urged to read newspapers for official war front reports and beware of rumors. Major General OW Griswold commander of the fourth army corps in the southeastern states called newspapers a patriotic duty and a voluntary censorship that bans rumors and withholds information. He said official reports will be provided by proper army and navy officials and warned rumors and unconfirmed reports are dangerous.
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Jacksonville
Fla
OW. Griswold
Fourth Army
Oee
Navy
Russians Overtake Nazi Lines Near Moscow in Baltic Push
Soviet forces report rout of German units southeast of Leningrad and new Nazi lines shattered on the Oka river below Moscow. Up to 6,000 Germans killed as Red Army advances from Crimea to the central front, Narofominsk reoccupied, and 2 more localities liberated.
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Moscow
Leningrad
Adolf Hitler
Oka
Crimea
Soviet Information Bureau
Central Front
Narofominsk
Mozhaisk
Bryansk
Nations Center
Vyazma
Oskaya
Tikhvin
Hitler
Ores
Izvestia
Agg Military Council Formed by Allied Leaders
Allied leaders led by America's Maj. Gen. George A. Brett and Britain's Gen. Sir Archibald Wavell met in Chungking with Chiang Kai-Shek and planned offensive actions as Japanese forces engaged in large scale fighting in north Hunan and along other fronts.
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America
George A. Brett
Britain
Archibald P. Wavell
China
Chiang Kai-Shek
Wavell
Brett
U. S. Army Air Corps
Chungking
Rangoon
Fallen
Mongkong
North Hunan
Eee
Manique
Cele Mam
Daemon Eae
Hunan
Sinjiang River
De Gaulle to Confer With Allies on Island Occupation
Free French News Agency reports Gen Charles de Gaulle will confer with allied governments on the diplomatic issue arising from occupation of islands off the Newfoundland coast. The Miquelon plebiscite allowed votes from eligible persons.
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St. Pierre
St. Pierre-Et-Miquelon
Free
Charles de Gaulle
Newfoundland
Tire Rationing Regulations Set
The government announces tire rationing rules affecting rural king transportation and new automobile tires. Exemptions include professional service vehicles such as surgeons and visiting nurses, ambulances, fire and police services, mail delivery, and vehicles with ten or more seats used for public transport.
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King
War Correspondent Recalls Philippine Isles Battle Trek
Bearded and muddy Clark Lee describes his Christmas in Manila and a perilous return from the front. He and two companions fled an air attack, rode through mountains and canyons, hid during skirmishes with Filipino forces, and finally reached a village guided by locals before nightfall.
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Philippine Isles
Clark Lee
Associated Press
Manila
Langages Smt. S
Philippines
Lee
Battlefront
Sala i May
Prime Minister Churchill Addresses Congress in Washington
Prime Minister Winston Churchill told the U S Congress that an allied offensive in 1943 would bring Axis nations to account. He warned that ground would be lost and costly, but pledged a period of preparation and rapid buildup of weapons to win the war.
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Washington
Winster Churchill
Great Britain
American Congress
Dutch Airmen Sink Japanese Boats
A brief communique reports Dutch airmen sinking Japanese boats and engaging a seaplane circling a wrecked ship. The raid involved a 6,000 ton tonnage vessel and dispersed leaflets urging locals in the Dutch Indies to overturn their government.
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Dutch Indies
Japanese Invaders Armed With Light Rifles and Rations
Washington reports from the Philippines describe Japanese invaders with light weapons and five day rations. They carry .25 caliber rifles and up to 400 rounds, offering mobility though foot soldiers may be lightly trained. MacArthur relies on Filipino troops under fire while awaiting stronger arms.
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Washington
Philippines
Lingayen Gulf
Manila
Luzon
Mathan
Islands
Agay
Chek Wee
China
MacArthur
Japs Take Over Hongkong Colony
British officers on a Hong Kong hill reported Japanese forces have taken control. The official described Japanese troops as now able to concentrate more on Chinese armies and praised apparent bravery in the takeover.
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Hongkong Colony
Hongkong
National Lottery Bill Introduced in Parliament
A national lottery bill was introduced by sponsors aiming to raise government revenue. The measure centers on regulating lotteries and providing funds for national programs while curbing rackets and abuse.
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National Lottery
The
Ury
Churchill to Visit Canada in Ottawa Next Week
Winston Churchill plans a two day stay in Ottawa next week to address a joint session of the House of Commons and the Senate. The Commons will be in adjournment until at least January 21 but will convene for the occasion.
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Winston Churchill
Ottawa
House of Comm
Senate
House of Commons
Tank Battle Rages South Of Manila In Heavy Losses
Japanese forces hit the southern Luzon front with heavy action as a major tank battle raged near Lamon Bay. Both sides suffered heavy losses while northern Lingayen gulf faced strong artillery fire. Manila remained open to the enemy as MacArthur reported no new landings.
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Manila
Luzon
Lamon Bay
Lingayen Gulf
Douglas MacArthur
U.S. Army
United States
Francis B. Sayre
Manuel Quezon
Pnd
Bay Area
MacArthur
Far East
Officials Seek Settlement of Isle Seizure
Washington reports say talks toward a settlement of the St Pierre Miquelon crisis are under way among involved governments. Secretary Hull met with French Ambassador Haye and planned a session with Canada’s W L Mackenzie King as Prime Minister King arrived.
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Washington
St. Pierre-Miquelon
Hull
Gaston Henri- Haye
Canada
W. L. Mackenzie King
King
Roosevelt
Churchill
St. Pierre
Somes
Charleston Gets OPM Contract Distribution Office
Charleston, W V, Dec 26. The office of the U S Office of Policy and Management contract distribution division opens in Charleston with Charles Snyder of Fairmont as manager. Kennedy says Wheeling will receive a new office tomorrow and more may follow in other states. The Charleston office serves 23 counties including Kanawha, Cabell, Wayne, Lincoln, Mingo, Logan, Wyoming, McDowell, Mercer, Summers, and others.
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Charleston
W. Va
OPM
Charles Snyder
Fairmont
John A. Kennedy
Kennedy
Wheeling
Eo Gyn Greenbrier
Nicholas
Clay
Calhoun
Ritchie
Pleasants
Wood
Mason Jackson
Roane
Kanawha
Cabell, Wayne
Lincoln
Mingo
Logan
Wyoming
McDowell
Mercer
Summers
Ra- Fayette
Leigh
Boone
Pimeam
Wirt Counties
Farley Urged for War Labor Board Post
Washington dispatch reports pressure on James A. Farley for a seat on the new war labor board. Known as Genial Jim, Farley is urged as Roosevelt moves to form the board to handle industrial disputes. Page 2.
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Farley
Jim
New War Labor Board
Washington
James A. Farley
Roosevelt
Page
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Bengali
Rommel
U. S
Midway Island
Russians
Omagh
AGG Military Council
Chiang Kai - Shek
ABC Military
BOARD
Henderson Mae
BY Russell Brunes
Baguio
White House
Capitol
Bee Sailor
Ecole
Isle
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