Red Army drives near Austria in mid-December front report
A London sourced dispatch cites swift Russian advances toward Vienna and surrounding keys as German and Hungarian defenses reel. The update notes Russian corridors near Balaton and towns captured while Austro-German forces pull back, with Moscow reports confirming continued pressure along the Danube frontier.
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Allied air blitz pounds German targets during heavy bombing
Intense Allied air raids hit Germany with heavy bombers and Mustangs escorting them. Bombs burned target areas near Aachen and Munster while battles rage across western front. Allied fighters clashed with German interceptors as the push toward strategic points continues.
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Morthan
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RAF Smash Burma Japs in New Burma Advances
Fragmented report notes RAF forces advancing beyond Kattewa and near railways while Chinese positions at Bhamo are mentioned. Descriptions are partial and garbled, but indicate renewed Allied pressure against Japanese lines in Burma with lines under erosion and retreat mounting.
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Kattewa
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Bhamo
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Germany Faces Severe War Losses in Six Months
An official statement from the German War Ministry reports three million par losses in six months, detailing heavy casualties and widespread disruption. The note cites German soldiers fighting alongside Allied forces and notes deteriorating morale amid ongoing conflict.
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Presbytery Votes 94 to 50 on Women’s Ordination
The Presbytery of Edinburgh approves ordination of women as elders by 94 votes to 50. The decision follows a General Assembly request and notes crowding of women at Edinburgh church halls awaiting ordination.
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Blamey Seen In Philippines Amid Pacific Operations
Australian General Blamey confirms forces may join later West Pacific actions. He notes Australian divisions could be deployed if required, as US troops plan for the Leyte campaign. Blamey declines to commit specifics, stressing coordination with Allied leaders and campaign needs.
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Jap Tank Attack Fails On Leyte
A Leyte frontline report notes Japanese armor failed to break Allied lines in a night clash near the Leyte River front. Allied gunfire and air strikes, including a Liberator raid, pressured Japanese assault units amid heavy rain and scattered road block disruptions.
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US general calls Japs tougher than Germans war
A disputed dispatch notes General Collins stating Japanese forces are tougher than German troops, while Allied action includes Mindanao operations and continued supply and transport concerns. The report highlights troop movements, air support, and ongoing strategic adjustments as Allied forces press in the Pacific and Europe.
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Crack Troops in Kweichow Move South China Front
New York telegraph report dated December 6 says Chinese crack troops from the northwest shifted into Kweichow province. The dispatch claims commemorated Communist forces from Inner Mongolia and Chinese units have regained Paccha, about 65 miles southeast of Hewelyang, capital of Rewenow, while Japan had previously penetrated toward Emelyang.
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Death toll climbs in Greece as ELAS battles Verdun near center
In a turbulent Athens front, ELAS forces clash with British troops and EDES loyalists as fighting shifts toward the city core. Reports describe machine gun barrages, tank movements, and homes damaged by shelling while battles spill into streets and squares.
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Burmese Woman Joins Men to Fight War Against Japs
Surmese Woman Joined Men To Fight War Against Japs Near Kand y She volunteered after training and stated she fled her town in North Burma to serve. The mother reported she passed medical checks and was deemed capable with a rifle though observers questioned women’s combat roles.
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Child Migrant Plan to Bring 17000 Per Year
The Federal Government proposes to bring 17000 British and European child migrants to Australia annually for six to twelve years. Acting Prime Minister Forde announced Cabinet had approved the plan to fund and educate the children and create a machinery with official bodies and aid agencies to select and transport migrants.
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