Senate confirms MacArthur Churchill may meet FDR
The Charleston Gazette notes plans as MacArthur is confirmed and Churchill may meet FDR. The piece outlines Allied strategy against Japan, Germany and Italy and mentions a possible Washington inter allied war council while Japan concentrates attacks on Malaya Singapore and Hong Kong.
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Sinking of Italian Warships Shocks World News
A chaotic World War II wire reports heavy Italian losses as British destroyers plus Dutch and other forces attack a convoy. The dispatch notes ships ablaze and crews scrambling, with region updates from Cairo and Washington on allied war plans and naval moves. Distinguished service crosses are awarded to US pilots Welch and Taylor for heroism during the Pearl Harbor attack.
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Philippines
Army
George S. Welch
Wilmington
Del
Kenneth M. Taylor
Hominy
Oklo
Hawaii
Interned Nazis Hungarians Camped In West Virginia Grounds
About 159 Nazis and Hungarians are interned in West Virginia on a definite stay pending departure from the United States. Von Keller of the neutral Swiss legation will handle communications for party members. H C Sprooks leads the German side, Hans Thomsen the German embassy. Troopers met a Pullman train upon arrival. Japanese consular officials will be concentrated at Hot Springs, Virginia, with Hungarian and German staff held at White Sulphur Springs.
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Hans Thomsen
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Hot Springs
Washington Today
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Two Jap Fliers Bail Out Fight Like Rats
Report describes two Japanese pilots bailing out and engaging in combat with American soldiers. One pilot died on the beach, another was killed in battle. Army noise and fear at night led guards to patrol towers amid fears of parachutists. Hawaii strengthens defenses under Lt. Gen. Delos C. Emmons as repairs near completion and currency controls are proposed. The censorship office calls for hundreds more censors to handle wartime mail.
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J. B. Poindexter
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Entire German Division Wiped Out by Russians
Soviet reports say Red Army encirclement and extermination tactics aim to cut enemy pockets to wipe them out. Fresh troops push toward Orel while Mozhaisk sees stiff resistance. 18th day counteroffensive recaptures 138 villages mainly in Tula and Kalinin sectors. Russian claims include 760 trucks destroyed and trains burned as Germans abandon supplies. On Leningrad front, Soviet forces attack German concentrations seeking to encircle Nazi troops.
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British Slow Jap Drive in Malaya
British and Dutch forces engage in Malaya and Borneo fronts as Dutch bombers strike Japanese targets in Sarawak and North Barneo. Reports say Dutch naval and land actions disrupted Japanese positions near Singapore, with fires reported on a Japanese cruiser and raids on settlements.
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Peru Plans Army Horse Breeding Project
Peru launches a government program to breed horses suited for military use, aiming to strengthen cavalry capabilities and supply mounts for defense needs. Officials say the project will involve selective breeding, training, and potential partnerships with national stud farms.
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Rosary of Memory Gets Another Pearl Knox Tells Middies
Knox’s words of encouragement echo as Kidd’s father, a rear admiral, was killed at Pearl Harbor. Graduates receive cheers in Dahlgren hall as caps fly, and 495 become ensigns with 19 graduates earning commissions. Christmas leave begins tomorrow through January 3.
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Draft Ages and War Manpower Plans Under New Draft Bill
Congress moves to fix draft ages between 20 and 44 and tax up to 1008 per person for war risk insurance. A projected 4 million in army and navy looms as bills push to expand service, with Walsh proposing navy strength to 500000 and marine corps to 104000. Current forces total 604000 with 311861 sailors and 64053 marines. Army about 1.8 million. war funds authorize 2 million plus equipment for 1.2 million more. Coast guardsmen 15000 active. Drafts target lower age groups for air corps and general mobilization, with 1 million needed for air forces. Registered youths 18 and men 45 to 44 may not be drafted yet. records will feed civilian defense needs. The manpower inventory aims for comprehensive front and fabrication war plans.
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Naval Affairs Committee
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Censorship Chief Price to clarify government requests
Byron Price, newly named director of censorship, said his first task would be to summarize and clarify the government's information restrictions. He spoke with President Roosevelt and top officials at the White House and plans to secure office space and an executive to manage the censorship program. He noted broad support from press and radio and aims to act once he has space.
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Biddle
Walker
White House
War Labor Agreement Put Off to Monday
CIO and AFLI representatives pressed for a mediation board to rule on the union shop issue in wartime disputes. Davis said failing to meet the president’s request did not end discussions, adding “the longest way around is the shortest way home.” He acknowledged the deadline passed and noted the president asked talks continue.
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