DRIVE FOR SAAR ON BROAD FRONT OF 50 MILES
Reuters reports the Third Army advances near Metz with Kornigs micker captured and Louviney occupied. Canadian tanks sink enemy shipping at Zijpe while Polish troops clear Moerdijk pockets. Allied air power and SHAEF lines press Wehrmacht. fighting continues around Hurtgen and near Chateau Salins with contested river crossings.
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Victory is First Aim of Prince Victory in London
Prime Minister de Gaulle told the French National Assembly that France’s aims are victory over Germany, restoration of national sovereignty, and maintenance of the republican system. He urged continued wartime unity, warning personal interests must not obstruct restoration, while endorsing the state’s sole authority in all fields. Meanwhile Turkey named Menjoglu, former foreign minister, ambassador to Paris.
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Spain Aids Germans Parib in Combat Allegation
A Combat newspaper report cited by a Friday American Associated Press correspondent claims Spanish forces are aiding German garrisons. The piece alleges cooperation around the Garonne estuary and French Atlantic coastal areas, with unspecified locations referenced.
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Germany ends U boat construction and shifts armament output
The German Newsagency reports U boat construction has ceased and defense production will shift toward artillery and tanks at key fronts. Mir, Churchill and President Roosevelt note October U-boat activity fell to a record low for Allied ships sunk, while destroyies of U boats remained under prior estimates.
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Allies vow total defeat of Germany in Belgium address
In Brussels on Friday General Eisenhower proclaimed that Allied powers would apply force to its utmost to crush Nazi Germany. He told the Belgian Houses of Parliament that final victory is certain though much remains to be done, pledging full support while thanking Belgium for four years of resistance and liberation efforts. The Belgian Prime Minister noted Belgium had been conquered in three weeks and occupied for 42 months, but was nearly fully liberated in eight days.
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British Forces Pierce German Line at Forli in Italy
British troops entered Forli after a bitter struggle as German defenses collapsed under Eighth Army pressure in Northern Italy. Few Germans remain in Forl and east of the Montane River as losses mount and retreat to positions behind a canal north of Forli is hinted.
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Allied Armies Readying Move Into Germany
Churchill declares Allied forces prepared to press toward Germany as Britain faces hard years ahead. He warns of desperate German resistance and calls for full effort from Britain and allies, noting a likely 1945 general election and a shift from war to peace planning.
Allied Bombers Hit Metz and Saarbrucken Rail Targets
British and American air forces attacked the Metz area and marshalling yards at Saarbrucken with more than 1300 bombers and 500 Mustangs. Mustangs and Thunderbolts strafed transport targets around Saarbrucken and Stuttgart. Ground forces reported destroying 61 locomotives, 227 rail cars, and 65 motor vehicles. several aircraft missing.
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U S Proposes Vast Credits for Allied Nations
The United States plans to extend 4 000 million dollars in credits to Britain and other Allies for non war goods during the period after Germany's defeat and before Japan's fall, in addition to lend lease. Officials say Congress will be asked to approve the plan as vital to American interests in the Japanese war and to strengthen domestic economy and global recovery.
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Australian wool may lose U S market
New York reports American woolen manufacturers fear Congress will pass the Hill Plan which would place Australian and American wools on parity. Senator O Mahoney aims to push the plan with four points including government purchase and parity pricing, potentially blocking Australian wool while supporting a subsidy for wool growers.
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Vast Russian forces mass for new blows in Europe
A Daily Express correspondent reports massed Soviet forces on the Eastern front poised for a synchronized assault with Allied forces. Stalin and Eisenhower are expected to move together, with operations planned from positions west and east, as German defense weakens around Hungary and Transylvania and Moscow-bureau updates detail heavy losses and material destruction.
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Chief Rabbi Deplores Assassination of Lord Moyne
The Chief Rabbi Dr. J H Hertz condemns the Moyne murder as a crazed act by fiendish killers in Poland. He links the crime to Mufti terror campaigns and calls for strong authority to end gangsterism while urging awareness of the pathological mentality behind such crimes.
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Persian Ministry Resigns as Premier Steps Down
Teheran Friday The Perean Premier tendered his resignation along with his government to the Persian ambassador in London Reuters diplomatic correspondent said the move was not unexpected seen as a way out of difficulty but would not alter the country’s policy Premier Raed had been appointed March 21 and resigned ten days later he formed a new cabinet but resigned again August 29 and was reappointed Russian press accused him of being a reactionary and an enemy to freedom Soviet Deputy Foreign Commissar Kavear adze) said Saed showed a disloyal attitude toward Russia over the oil agreement
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rockets threaten England with new long range bombs
The Prime Minister told the House of Commons that Germany is firing rocket bombs over England. The weapons carry explosive equivalents to V1s, penetrate deeper, and rise to 60 to 70 miles, with no reliable warning yet. Rockets fired from Walcheren, now Allied, could be launched from other overrun areas. Churchill said the aim is to break morale to avert defeat.
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Uruguay Attacks Security Plan Urges League Reorganization
Uruguay criticizes the Dumbarton conference decision on a world security body and submits proposals to a Latin American ambassadors conference with the United States. It argues to keep the League of Nations if a new organization is created, with guarantees for all states.
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Flying bombs over England hit London area casualties rise
Flying bombs were launched over the North Sea toward Southern England including the London region last night. Casualties include three deaths and damage occurred in several places. Night fighters and coastal guns shot down some missiles over the sea.
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Leyte Island Battle Nears as Japanese Reinforcements Attempt Comeback
War secretary Stimson says Japanese efforts to reassert footholds on Leyte are blocked by combined American actions on land sea and air. U S 24th Division moves south from Carigara Bay and Mount Basian is seized while Ormoc fires redden the port area. Tokyo reports claim Japanese air losses as the battle continues.
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Roosevelt Victory Sparks Broad Election Update
Roosevelt carries eight states with 432 electoral votes while Dewey leads in twelve states with 99. Early counts show Roosevelt at 67 percent of service votes and 55.8 percent of civilian votes. Democrats expected to gain 27 more House seats for 241 total, Republicans 192, with 238 Democrats and 186 Republicans so far. Senate likely 66 Democrats, 37 Republicans, one Progressive. 14 governors won by Democrats and 16 by Republicans. Analysts note postwar peacemaking implications and demand for international cooperation.
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Victoria Cross Awarded Gurkha Rifleman Pun
The Victoria Cross was awarded to Gurkha rifleman Toolbahadur Pun for gallantry in Burma. On June 23 at Modaungall a heavily defended Japanese position was assaulted by Pun after his platoon was wounded. he carried a Bren gun alone, killed three enemies, set five to fire, and captured two machine guns and ammunition.
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Allied Plan to Drive Japs From Burma
The British in Burma announce Allies will drive Japanese forces from Burma and resume civil governance via existing services, as the northern Burma drive expands since mid October. Hong Kong and Chinese fronts report progress with East forces advancing and Luichow captured after urban combat, while U S Liberator bombers strike Monsoon docks at Hong Kong. Itinerary notes Fifth Division activity near Feengee post and Kweilin operations.
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U S Plans Pacific Offensive Appoint Admiral Ingersoll
Admiral Ingersoll named commander of the Western sea frontier in the Pacific with Deputy Commander-in-Chief status. Navy Secretary Forrestal states he will direct supply flows to Pacific forces via the West Coast port system as planning for an offshore attack continues.
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Senator Keane Reaches America on West Coast Tour
The Minister for Customs Senator Keane arrives on the west coast en route to Washington. He plans a weeks long tour of the United States and Canada to discuss rational land lease and production issues with American officials. In Canada discussions will cover refugee cargo plans after the Netherlands East Indies invasion. He is accompanied by his wife, the Director of Import Procurement and a Customs officer.
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Labour Member Challenges Prime Minister in Perth Debate
Perth reports show Mr. Marshall, Labour member for Murchison, challenging Prime Minister Curtin to a public debate on wartime policy. He accuses the government of printing dole tickets branded as unemployment insurance, proposing 26 shillings weekly for singles and 45 shillings for married men, and says the party’s platform supports a basic wage with wealth produced by the community rather than capped.
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U S War Casualties Report Reveals Figures
In Washington on Friday the Secret for War disclosed American casualties totaling about 590,000. The disclosure came via Mr. Bumson during a wartime briefing.
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