Soviets Smash Nazis Attempt To Hold Lines
Moscow dispatch reports a westward Soviet offensive breaking German attempts to hold new defense lines on multiple front sectors. The Red Army reoccupied numerous villages as losses mount for Germany, while a Soviet press cites a strengthened anti Axis coalition with Britain and the United States. Italian divisions on the southern front retreat after brave resistance, with many soldiers surrendering under officers’ guidance.
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Russia
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Maloy
Slavets
Kalinin
Soviet
Kvestia
Leningrad
Pravda
Axis Retreat Across Libya Reported Cut Off
Cairo dispatch says Mobile British columns trapped Rommel’s Axis forces south of Benghazi near Agedabia. British advances from three directions encircle the retreat, potentially ending the eastern Libya fighting as Rommel’s scattered units regroup near Agedabia.
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Roosevelt approves Point Pleasant TNT plant site
Rep George W Johnson said President Roosevelt approved Mason county as the location for a Point Pleasant Ordnance works. The project would cost about 50 million dollars with a survey covering 8 000 to 10 000 acres, though officials have not confirmed final estimates.
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Point Pleasant
Bachmann Warns On The Rationing
Defense Coordinator Carl G Bachmann warns West Virginia counties to form defense councils and appoint three member rationing boards by January 5. Home guards and civilian defense units must await councils or face delays in tire distribution. Bachmann outlined the plan in a radio address before heading to Columbus.
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RAF Bombs Ruhr Chemical Industry
In coordinated night raids on northern Germany and occupied territories British aircraft struck the Ruhr region with high explosive and fire bombs. The RAF says three German bombers were shot down while reporting only slight damage and casualties, with fires and explosions visible up to 100 miles away at Wilhelmshaven Emden and Rhine factories near Huls.
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Occupied Territories
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Rhineland
Huls
Ruhr
Churchill Sees Clear Road to Victory in World War II
In Ottawa Churchill told Canada's war cabinet the nations that fought for freedom have reached the crest of the road and can now glimpse the end. He praised Canada's magniritual effort, pledged victory, and noted dominions aided Britain during dark periods, stressing close cooperation with the United States.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Miners Will Do Part Says Lewis Prediction
United Mine Workers leader John L. Lewis warned that miners will take action if needed to keep coal moving for war industries. He predicted 1942 coal supply would be ample, with output around 469 million tons and demand about 50 million tons higher. He said extra output would require roughly one additional month of work next year after the April Appalachian shutdowns, though he did not specify potential cuts.
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M. M. Neely
Mansino
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IUMWA
New Germ Killing Fungus Streptothricin Found from Soil
Dr Selman A Waksman of Rutgers and Dr H Boyd Woodward report discovery of streptothricin a potent germ killer from a soil fungus. A solution one part in a million can kill millions of streptococcus germs but toxicity to host animals remains a challenge. nine such germ killers identified with work toward synthetic production continues.
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Baltimore
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New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station
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Waksmanq
Prisons Considered As Bomb Shelters In NY
New York authorized emergency use of state prisons as bomb shelters for civilians. State Correction Commissioner A Lyons said prisons would provide housing, feeding and medical facilities during air attacks and that inmate routines would be unaffected. Some prisoners might double up to furnish added space for outsiders.
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Congress Put Off to Jan 5
Washington December 29 The Congressional leaders announced a joint resolution postponing the start of the new session from Saturday to Monday Roosevelt is expected to deliver the state of the union message in person at a joint session of the Senate and House with radio to the nation. The date of the joint session remains to be fixed but is slated for Monday or Tuesday.
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Julius Solof Rites To Be Held Today
Julius W. Solof, 57, retired merchant, was crushed to death yesterday about 11:30 am when a station wagon eastbound from Virginia Street clipped a sedan, sending it into a Central Avenue cross, pinning Solof against Owen and Barth mortuary. He died moments later at a hospital. Drivers John L. King and Billy Bowen were involved in the crash.
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Charleston
Malayan Rail Pivot Yielded To Jap Army
Singapore reports British officials concede Ipoh fallen and troops withdrawn to lines south of the city as Japanese forces seize Kuching in Sarawak. The advance threatens sea routes between Singapore Java and southern Sumatra, with Ipoh’s loss altering west Malaya defense posture.
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Eden Hails Reds As Magnificent War Allies
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden praised the Russian armies as truly magnificent after Moscow talks with Stalin Molotov and others. He said talks were full frank and sincere and noted accord on measures to defeat Germany and reorganize Europe after the war. Eden visited front lines northwest of Moscow during his two week stay.
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Germany
Europe
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Red Army
Forces Moved By MacArthur To Pampanga
American and Filipino forces with high spirits and stubborn resistance fought a shortened defense line north of Manila as Japanese bombers attacked Manila Bay defenses. Submarines sank two Japanese ships while American units reported successes elsewhere and a consulation of MacArthur’s troupe in Pampanga.
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Burma
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Admiral King And President Map Strategy
President Roosevelt summoned Admiral Ernest King to the White House for a lengthy Pacific war strategy conference. The aim is unified action by the United States, British empire, China, and the Netherlands Indies to redeem the Philippines.
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Netherlands Indies
Nine Nazi Ships Sunk In Norway Raid
British combined air sea and land attack on Norway's coast destroyed nine German ships and damaged key bases at Vaagso Maaloy and surrounding convoy centers. The operation yielded 104 Axis prisoners including nine Quislings, with 120 German dead.
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Red Flank Attack on Japs Is Now Declared Assured
Wide World War Analyst Kirke L. Simpson reports that Moscow talks align with Washington and London plans to rally Allied resources. The piece suggests the Far East crisis will affect Manila and Singapore, with joint measures to secure the Singapore base and Philippine outpost against Japan on the Moscow agenda.
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Singapore
Manila Bombing Branded Wanton by U S Statement
The United States charged Japan with bombing Manila civilians in a wanton, inhumane attack that killed scores and wounded hundreds. Washington responded to Tokyo’s protest over reported Japanese deaths at Davao, saying the accusation aimed to divert attention from Japanese crimes.
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