Navy Secretery says US will push Japanese warships to limit
Washington reports say two Japanese carrier groups were crippled and several cruisers damaged as American planes pursue remnants westward. Forrestal cautions against overoptimism while promising continued blows on hostile fleets and a long, bitter campaign aligned with MacArthur's Leyte landings and stiff Jap resistance.
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Associated Press
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Marley
Impressive Victory for Carriers in Pacific Action
A United States correspondent reports a bold carrier strike near Leyte, with carriers downing several enemy bombers and fighters. Allied torpedo boats and destroyers launched attacks as Sprague reported air battles, while plans moved to launch Avengers in a final assault headline.
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Em Fats
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Battle report cites crippling losses in Leyte Gulf clash
A United States correspondent reports heavy Japanese losses in the Leyte Gulf engagement, noting multiple battleships cruisers and destroyers damaged or sunk. Tokyo acknowledges ships harmed, while U S officials estimate about 176 ships remained fighting with renewed pressure toward final victory.
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Visayan Sea
Chinese Gain Major Victory Against Japs Near Kweilin
Chungking dispatch reports Chinese defenders annihilated a Japanese column 22 miles northeast of Kweilin at Sungkias, with 660 enemy killed or captured. Chinese attacked additional columns while American air support from the 14th Air Force bombed targets in the region and along the East China coast. Japanese advances toward Kweilin and Ningyuan described as ongoing, with aims to secure the left flank at Kwangai.
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Kwangal
British Landings On Coast Of Holland Reported
British forces landed on the Dutch coast driving disorganized German units toward Toburg. Vucht Te Tilburg rail line cut, communications disrupted, and Beveland operations expanded as Allied forces press toward the Rhine. Oostburg captured. Canadians push 8,000 yards on Beveland neck. invasion of Beveland by sea reported with garrison of 10,000 taken by surprise.
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Extension to Leyte Island Beachhead Expands By Combat
Leyte Island front widens to 40 miles after a junction between the 10th and 21st Army Corps on Tanoan coast. Advances push toward Palo. Tabontabon and Burauen-Dagam road area secured. Allied air and naval strikes hit Mindanao, Sarmi, Ambon, and other targets across the Pacific theater with ships damaged and warehouses burned.
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Bombing Raids on Paramushiro Reported in Fleet Communique
A Pacific Fleet communique states Liberators hit Onne cotan Island quaitions and installations while Mitchells bombed Paramushiro south. The next day Liberators and Verjuras bombed Paramushiro Matsuwa Shimushu. Tokyo radio claims a Japanese raid destroyed Super Fortresses at Chengtu air base and that planes were caught on the ground.
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Shimushu
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Chengtu
Chungking
Doom of Japan Through Production Changeover in Britain
London report notes Parliamentary Secretary Mr Jones told the House of Commons that Britain’s shift to new production types was not widely realized and would seal Japan’s doom by expanding wartime output and efficiency.
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Ministry For Production
Mr. Jones
House of Commons
Britain
Japan
Emperor Hirohito Prays at Yasukuni Shrine Amid Anxiety
A Tokyo radio report claims Emperor Hirohito offered special prayers at Yasukuni Shrine. The broadcast notes the current situation causes the Emperor concern and mentions a referenced Malta port issue.
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Yasukusi War
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Malta
German losses heavy on West Front in early campaign
Front dispatch reports Allies have captured 20,000 prisoners since the western campaign began. German strength on the front is down to under 100 divisions across 600 miles. Germans hold 180,000 men in the ports and Channel Islands. Reinforcements may be needed for Siegfried Line defense as Volkssturm units are dispersed among regular troops.
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Eoe Frewen Atay
Channel Islands
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von ‘Remstedt
Aachen
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Soviet forces pouring into East Prussia
Reuters reports Soviet forces stream into East Prussia with fresh tank and gun formations as German troops retreat. General Guderian arrives on the Eastern front, Goering’s castle seized, and Berlin authorities claim pressure aimed at Gumbinnen while fighting around Mukachevo and other frontier areas continues amid heavy bombardment.
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German Atrocities Described As Unbelievable by Harriman
U S Ambassador to Moscow Harriman told the press that German atrocities on the eastern front cannot be exaggerated. He said the American people had not understood the unbelievable scale of killings and torture of Russians and other captives.
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Dr Schacht Released to Farm Near Berlin Report
Berlin dispatch reports that Dr. Hjalmar Schacht, recently arrested, has been released and allowed to travel to his farm outside Berlin. The note describes the move as a voluntary restriction or precaution without detailing further charges.
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Vmugt Rongin
Battle Begins for Liberation of Norway
London reports the liberation drive has started with Soviet forces pushing remnants of German troops from Kirkenes and Alpine units being crushed. Greek Soviet troops, aided by tanks and aircraft, attack German stores, while Norwegians will fight alongside Russians under a military cooperation pact. King Haakon confirms Norway will rejoin operations with Soviet forces as conditions permit.
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Plot to Overthrow Belgian Government in Brussels
Reuters reports in Brussels that armed resistance groups threaten the Pierlot administration as they seek to seize power. The government resummoned its cabinet to assess the new security threat and a Brussels radio bulletin says a bill for special measures will be introduced on November 7.
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Resistance collapses in north Italy as Eighth Army advances
German resistance thins along the Golompeel and Bevano lines in Italy while the Eighth Army sweeps forward. The Daily Telegraph notes German efforts to disrupt the advance with police dogs, killing one, wounding another, and capturing eighty.
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Churchill Reviews Moscow Talks After War Unity Vow
Mr Churchill in the House of Commons described the Moscow talks as moving toward a final phase but warned of renewed enemy effort to lengthen the war. He said Britain and the Soviet Union were closer than ever, and that progress was made on Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, and Hungary with hopes for a sovereign Poland after further talks before year end.
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Sydney bomber pilot missing after grounding in Australia
Fight Locut Jamon A Saint Smith of Sydney, veteran bomber pilot with 90 England sorties, is listed as missing after his Lancaster G for George was grounded for wireless repairs. The aircraft, delayed by British-made gear, was to depart Tuesday once the transmitter issues were fixed. wireless operator Tine dale could not reach the control tower, and mechanics struggle with the British equipment. German anxiety over Spain reports Berlin warning that continued unrest may force action against Spanish government.
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