Soviet Claim Sevastopol Crushed German Drive
Moscow reports a decisive Soviet victory near Sevastopol in Crimea with over 20,000 German casualties. Red Star says many wounded and dead equal more than half the German forces on that front as the Red Army advances westward. Pravda cites Guderian order noting Nazi confusion and seeking iron discipline amid bitter cold.
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Moscow
INS
Sevastopol
Crimea
Red Star
Communist Party
Pravda
Heinz Guderian
Orel
Kharkov
Page
Dutch Sub Sinks Japanese Destroyer in Night Action
Batavia dispatch reports a Netherlands submarine torpedoed and sank a Japanese destroyer last night. The East Indies navy commander announced the loss of the submarine in an unsuccessful mission. all but one crew member were lost. News notes Japan bomber downed and page 12 continuation.
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Batavia
Netherlands
Eee East Indies Navy
War Yule Takes 237 Death Toll
Nation observes wartime Christmas as 237 accidental deaths are tallied. Traffic crashes cause 179 deaths, 58 from other causes. The worst crash in St. Louis killed 10 in a bus fire. Three brothers die in a house fire in Eastport Maryland and a family tragedy in Hillside Maryland. A Missouri father strangled a 20 month old on Christmas Eve and a 12 year old was killed by his father during a rifle demonstration. A five year old girl dies in Washington DC while riding with family.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Eastport
Hillside
Missouri
Washington, D.C
Congress Group Asks Billion Cut
Washington December 25 A special economy committee proposed a non defense budget cut of 1 131 075 000 affecting agriculture public works and relief and urged abolition of the CCC and NYA The report by Sen Byrd chairmen of the panel noted further savings could bring total cuts to 1 5 to 2 billion and called for cancellation of 170 000 of lending power for government corporations and unimpounded funds return to the treasury immediate 415 890 061 The committee split on some points with Sen Nye reluctant to set exact agricultural cuts and Treasury chief Morgenthau urging larger farm reductions.
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CCC
NYA
Congress
Byrd
Sen
D-Va
Senate
House
Treasury
Sen. Nye i
N.D
Morgenthau
Flying Santa Clears War Flight Restrictions
Boston based Santa Claus plane with historian Edward Rowe Snow his wife and pilot Alecheid navigates the Atlantic coast visiting 43 lighthouses despite earlier war time flight limits. Army and Navy officials approved the Christmas mission to deliver care packages to lonely outposts.
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Boston
New England
Santa Claus
Ceer
Santa
Army
Navy
Boston Harbor
Edward Rowe Snow
al’ “Ecksheid
Plesee
Hongkong Surrenders After Great Fight End
London reports the last ditch defense of Hongkong collapsed under land sea and air assault. The British crown colony fell to Japan with heavy military and civilian casualties. Water shortages crippled the garrison as reserves dwindled. Governor Sir Mark Young led a final stand before surrender.
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London
Hongkong
China
British Colonial Office
Foreign Office
Dre
Mark ‘Young
Libyan Victory Frees British Troops In 1942
New York reports that Benghazi's capture by British desert forces frees many British troops for future needs. The BBC broadcast, picked up by CBS, says the first objective of a 37 day offensive is complete and the main task remains destroying Axis armored remnants.
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New York
Nec
Bengual
BBC
CBS
British Seize Bengasi Again In North Africa Drive
Cairo December 25 British imperial forces announced the capture of Bengasi East Libya its port on the Gulf of Sirte was taken after a swift advance since November 18. Rommel’s Axis remnants retreat toward Agedabia and El Agheila while German claims focus on sea activity.
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North Africa
Bengasi
Libya
Royal Dragoons
Gulf of Sirte
Cyren
Erwin Rommett
Sirte Gulf
Tripolitania
Eighth Imperial Army
Agedabia
Jinx
Rommel
Sirte
el Agheila
Berlin
Sifeng
City Pays Homage To Prince of Peace In Peaceful Christmas
Charlestonians observed a quiet Christmas with nearly all shops closed and churches packed. Police released those detained on the holiday, while jail inmates received turkey dinners and gifts. Mayor Dawson, Judge Hal, and Police Chief Tully addressed a mass meeting at 7:30 am as local benefactors distributed gifts to officers. Page 12 continues. Also, war victims reach San Francisco including wounded from Pearl Harbor and evacuees.
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Cyrus W. Hall
Dawson
Tudge | Hal
W. A. Tully
Davis Child Shelter
San Francisco
Pa Islands
Pearl Harbor
Navy
Army
Red Cross
Willamette University
Latemore
San Jose
Calif
State College
Honolulu
Hongkong Falls to Japan as Christmas Victory Declared
Tokyo reports Hongkong surrendered after a 19 day assault and 11 days of attacks on the island stronghold. Imperial broadcasts call the concession a glow ing Christmas present, saying British retreat extends 1000 miles toward Singapore. Sir Mark Young reportedly sought terms before surrender, as Japanese troops celebrate with martial radio flashes.
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Tokyo
Hongkong
China Coast
Imperial
Bri
Malayan
Singapore
Domei
Sir Mark Young
Mark
Peninsular
Kowloon
Victoria
Hongkong Island
Tate
Japan
Hirohito
Navy bases in Chicago sound first air raid alert
Sirens at Great Lakes naval station Glenview naval reserve aviation base and navy service school mark first air raid warning since war began. Navy planes were dispatched for defense if needed while crews remained alert. Alarm sounded at 1 p.m. from a source predicting eight to 12 unidentified planes approaching from the northeast across Lake Michigan.
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Chicago
Great Lakes
Naval Reserve Aviation
Glenview
Navy Service School
Naval Reserve Armory
Navy
Lake Michigan
Allies Trade and Battle Shifts Roil World War Headlines
Kirke L. Simpson reports a Christmas day of uneven gains for Allies and Axis as Hongkong falls to Japan and Bengali regains British control. He notes Bengali’s strategic importance in the Mediterranean and signals a broader shift in the global war effort.
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Hongkong
China
Libya
Kirke L. Simpson
Japan
Britain
China Sea
Free French seize St Pierre Miquelon sparks US protest
The United States condemned three Free French warships seizure of St Pierre and Miquelon off Newfoundland. Washington asked Canada what steps to restore the islands to the Vichy government, stressing no prior U.S. knowledge or consent. Diplomatic protests followed with Ambassador Henry-Haye lodging a formal protest.
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Canada
France
Germany
St. Pierre and Miquelon
Washington
Cordell Hall
State Department
St. Pierre-Miquelon
U. S
Gaston Henry-Haye
Hull
Sumner Welles
Henry Haye
Martinique
Marshal Fetain
Hitler
Fetain
Ottawa Considers De Gaullist Coup
Ottawa reports indicate no immediate comment on the U S condemnation of Free French seizure of St Pierre and Miquelon off Newfoundland. Washington inquires and states that the action was arbitrary and without U S consent. Canadian government circles withheld response while officials consider steps to restore the islands to status quo.
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Ottawa
QU. S
St. Pierre and Miquelon
Newfoundland
Washington
Vce
Emile Muselier
U. S
State Department
St. Pierre- Miquelon
U.S
Vichy
Petain
Germany
Reich
Young Boys Lead Jap Attack on Lingayen Front
Clark Lee reports from the Lingayen front north of Manila on Christmas Day as Japanese forces press toward Manila. He describes a largely youthful force, many aged 15 to 18, advancing with small caliber weapons amid heavy U.S. and Filipino artillery and counter fire. Filipino and U.S. troops consolidate positions while the Lingayen battle intensifies.
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Clark Lee
Lingayen
Manila
Lin- Fayen Gulf
U. S
Far East
U.S
War Strategy Taking Form
President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill resumed planning the joint Anglo American war effort after Christmas church services. The leaders, following a brief respite, sought divine guidance in victory over Hitlerism and tyranny before returning to the White House to continue coordinating across world fronts.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Churchill
Canadians on Way to Washington for Big War Strategy
Prime Minister Mackenzie King and three defense ministers left Ottawa for Washington to confer with Winston Churchill and Franklin Roosevelt. They will join Allied commands to shape grand strategy against Japan in the Pacific and Germany Italy in Europe. The U S forces under General Douglas MacArthur reportedly began offensives in the Philippines as part of the wider war effort.
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Ottawa
Mackenzie King
Defense
Washington
Winston Churchill
Roosevelt
Pacific
Europe
Africa
War Department
U. S
Philippines
Douglas A. MacArthur
Churchill Feasts American Style on Christmas Eve
President Roosevelt hosted Prime Minister Churchill for an American Christmas dinner in Washington. They shared turkey chestnut dressing giblet gravy and cranberry jelly with plum pudding and coffee. The two seasoned leaders, dubbed sea dogs, joked about naval pasts as guests included Mia.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Churchill
Navy
Admiralty
Mia
Manila Defends as Japanese Press On in Luzon Raids
American and Philippine forces repelled Japanese columns aiming for Manila amid seven beachheads on Luzon. Defenders reported strong counterattacks, inflicting heavy losses on enemy and sinking some transports as raids hit Manila port area. Rumors of evacuation were dismissed. MacArthur HQ said troops were holding their own on all fronts.
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Manila
INS
Luzon
Nasugbu
Mauban
Douglas MacArthur
U. S
Far East
Atimanan
Luzon counter-offensive slows Japanese pincer
Washington reports a sharp U S Filipino counter attack in the Philippines. Gen Douglas MacArthur’s forces claimed gains near Atimonan as fighting raged north and south of Manila. Bombers did not sink an enemy submarine off California coast. Wake Island fate remains uncertain as press silence continues.
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America
Philippines
Manila
War Department
Douglas MacArthur
Atimonan
California
Wake Island
Luzon
Nippom
Pera
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Visitett
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