Weakened Wewak air attack reported by Tokyo communique
Japanese claims of air and sea losses in renewed Wewak operations. The report notes supposed enemy carrier activity, several ships sunk, and Allied air strikes at Empress Augusta Bay, Boraken, Wide Bay, and Rabaul front areas. Australian Beauforts and US aircraft attacked aerodromes, ships, barges, and supply points.
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Lébemtor
New Britain
Gavelle
Empress Augusta Bay
Boraken
Cleer
Simpasa
Vunakanau
Wide Bay
U.S
Gasmate
Anterberg
Winachhafen
Wal- Rash Sat
Sarteem
Madedhe
Finach
Dutch New Guinea
Timika
Kaukenau
Keukwa
Iworep
New Ireland
St. George's Channel
Rabaul
Ania
Vitaiz Strait
Green Island
Nept
Arawa Bay
Buin
Kare
Malabita
Kangu
Ballalle
Treasury Islands
Burlying Island
Admirals Call for Simultaneous Pacific Naval Attacks
In New Guinea Vice Admiral Kinkaid says Japan is weakening and urges sustained combined pressure. He notes past moves from the Salomons to the Aleutians, predicts increased navy roles, and warns Japan fears heavy losses in cruisers and destroyers as aircraft and submarines erode its fleet.
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Kinkaid
Japan
Mervyn Weston
New Guinea
Tokyo
South-West Pacific
Daid
Salomans
Aleutians
Pacific
Tojo Forms New Defence Programme
Tokyo radio reported that the Japanese Cabinet has devised a 10 point plan deemed essential to meet the current war situation. It calls for a rapid rise in airplane production, boosted industrial output, and strengthened national defence measures.
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New York
Tokyo Radio
Protest Rally Demands Mosley Stay in Britain
A 30 000 strong crowd gathered in Trafalgar Square this afternoon to protest Sir Oswald Mosley’s release. The Labour Party council urged Prime Minister Curtin to send a formal protest to the British Government.
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Trafalgar Square
Kwad Sheslay
Mosley
Phirth
Metropolitan Council
Labour Party
Mr. Curtin
Sir Osnald Mosley
Invaded nations plan to weaken Germany economy
In London discussions among occupied nations seek to strip Germany of vast economic capacity. Netherlands delegate Pieter Kersten says Germany should be deprived of industrial power but allowed to live, noting Rhineland and Silesian wealth could fund seven wars in 160 years. The American AP reports the invaded nations aim to take a large share of Germany’s era.
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New York
Germany
London
Pieter Kersten
Netherlands
Relief and Rehabilitation Committee
Pres
Atlantic City
Tribune
Kersten
Rhineland
Silesian
Associated Press
Americans Gain Air Mastery at Bougainville
Washington reports that American planes flew over 200 sorties against Bougainville with nearly 200 tons of bombs dropped. Over a 10 day period artillery and infantry casualties exceed 1,000 Japanese killed, total enemy dead surpassing 2,000 while American losses reach about 1,000 including 300 killed. Airfields at Bougainville blasted since October and Buka aerodrome hit in three attacks. repair work visible with a plane marked red Rising Sun.
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Washington
Bougainville
Associated Press
Airville
Buka
Swiss Rumour Of Early Allied Leaders Meeting
Berlin radio reported a tentative gathering of Allied leaders at an undisclosed location with Chiang Kai-shek possibly taking part. It claimed Roosevelt and Stalin would join, and indicated Dr Benes of Czechoslovakia might participate in the conference.
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Chiang Kis-shek
Berlin Radio
Churchill
Roosevelt
Marschal Stalin
Berlin
Czechoslovakia
Dr. Benes
Significant Callers at the Vatican in Rome Report
Rome reports that Churchill Stalin and Roosevelt planned preinvasion discussions. Berne notes possible delays or decisive moves before any invasion order, while von Papen arrives with credentials for a Rome conference centered on papal diplomacy and German industry.
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Rome
Churchill
Stalin
Berne
Eighth Army
New York Times
von Papen
On Papen
Germany rejects peace approach amid war news chatter
A weekend report states Germany denies any peace approach as Britain pursues a propaganda campaign. Nonpolitical Germans’ comments are read as peace feelers, while Vatican rumors circulate. Rumors and terror raids fuel Reich-wide belief that no peace is possible, per NBC Cairo desk notes.
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Vatican
Reich
Cairo
N.B.C
Berlin Not Yet Broken In War Time Report
Neutral reports say Berlin remains a war center of strategic importance despite extensive bombing. The city shows resilience as essential government functions stay, water shortages and rationing grow, while evacuation and cellar living rise with nightly air raids.
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Berlin
San
Reuters
Stockholm
Afton Tidningen
British
United Press
Garmas
Bomber Command Mosquitos Hit Western Germany
The Air Ministry said Bomber Command Mosquitos attacked western Germany last night and laid mines in enemy waters. Strong formations flew seaward off the south west coast. RAF bombers continued to Europe from Sunday evening, building to mass forces later.
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London
Air Ministry
Bomber Command
Germany
RAF
Europe
Vast Expenditure on Air Offensive in Britain
London reports a joint fish and U S air offensive expansion with projected capital spending over 615 million pounds. About 118 million pounds earmarked for airfields and depots for the U S Air Force, in line with Britain's pledge to provide such facilities. Coastal observers note heightened alert with no incidents reported beyond a brief Sunday alert.
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Britain
London
U.S
Air Force
Perfectly Timed U S Bombers Disrupt German Airfield Raid
In a London circulated report, American bombers raided a German airfield and factory on November 18 stalling the German maneuvers. Eyewitnesses say the raid appeared timed with German mechanised units causing confusion and delaying AA fire. About 250 Germans were killed with 40 wounded and much of the target heavily damaged.
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London
Darler Airfield
Fratory
Leutke
Russians Close on White Front as Germans Retreat
Moscow dispatches report Red Army forces pushing along the White Russian front from Gomel to Kremenchug and Dnepropetrovsk areas. Soviet units seize towns, destroy bridges, and trap retreating German units while pressuring Bobruisk and Korosten amid heavy fighting and tank thrusts.
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Gomel
Moscow
Provne
Pripet
Brusilov
Jiobin
Bobruisk
Sean Eee
Sasinge
Kremenchug
Dnepropetrovsk
Krivat Rog
Nikopel
Threr
White Russia
Red Army
Ilobin
Rolles
Her
Beresina
Rokossovsky
Moab-Jiobin
Yelsk
Mosi
Kalinovichi
Buda
Koshevenkaya
Gotel-Prulak
Dnieper
Alexandrovka
Dnepropetrovak
Korpaten
Korosten
Paris
Von
Reuters
Roskossovsky
Jablin
Vatutin Tink
Mosir
Air Manoeuvres Over Britain In Large Scale Exercise
A large force of heavy bombers heard along the south east coast last night took part in extensive manoeuvres across a wide area of Britain. The disclosure notes the exercise involved a substantial bomber contingent practicing large-scale air operations.
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London
Allies Open New Offensive In Italy Amid Blood and Fire
Allied forces press the Sangro front as Eighth Army crosses the river north bank and ships reinforcements by amphibious craft. Fifth Army gains momentum near Monte Cassino while air forces sweep enemy skies, bombers hit targets along the Adriatic and Croatian coasts, and German defenses along the Sangro collapse under heavy artillery and relentless assault.
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London
Eighth Army
Angro
Algiers
Fifth Army
Monte Cassino
Sangro
Tedder
Lower
Gangre
Third Infantry
Montgomery
Banero
Sangre
Eighth
Archi
Bangre
Lanciane
Bangro
Loop
Villa Santa Maria
Borsily
Mount
Falconara
Sea Rome
Ogee
Bangra
Civitanova
Minturne
Vel Fura
Tommal
Dogna
Dubrovnik
Zara
Fibenik
Reuter
Castel 41 Bretano
Adriatic
F.A.F
Algiera
Italian Republic Demanded at Naples University Meeting
A turbulent Naples University gathering pressed for immediate establishment of an Italian republic. Speakers named Sforza and Crece urged republican reform amid heated debate and public support.
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Naples
London
Naples University
Sforza
Crece
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Amately
Wewsk
Mir
Finachhafen
Tojo
Sweden
Switserland
U.S.A
British United Press
Kerosten
Italy
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