Allied Air Might Thrown Against Nazis in Leyte
Allied air power pounds the Leyte front as American infantry close in on the Ormoc corridor. U.S. forces press toward Palompon, while Japanese losses mount. MacArthur reports 12,873 enemy found abandoned in seven days. In Burma the Irrawaddy front advances with British units seizing Nyimaing and 125 river miles of progress amid ongoing air and ground operations. Twenty-First Bomber Command reports Nagoya air raid by Superfortresses as Japan fights to defend aircraft factories.
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Leyte
Palompon
Mindoro Asnd
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Moc
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Twenty - First Bomber Command
Saipan
Nagoya
Apan
Somme
Weather Break Enables Use Of Bombers
Allied air power breaks weather pause to strike German thrust toward Sedan as U S and Allied forces fight near St Vith and Hastogne. Night reports say heavy bomber attacks hit near Trier and bridges, with Patton’s army counterattacks slowing German progress.
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Ceblens
Navnes
Supreme Headquarters
S. Patton
von Rundsted
Sec
Third Army
Vneorium
Saalautern
U. S
Senators Seek Microphones in Senate Chamber
Washington December 23 The push to install microphones in the Senate Chamber gains support among members after years of straining to hear each other Senators Andrews and Pepper lead proposals to not only mic up proceedings but also radio broadcast the sessions Aimed at aiding hearing and clarity for the nation’s upper house, the effort faces concerns over decorum and privacy but momentum builds for the 79th Congress
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Washington
Senate
Andrews
D-Fla
Florida
Pepper
Canadian Troops Open Six-Mile Front Along Senio River
Canadian units established a six mile front along the Senio northeast of Faenza as Fifth Army gains west of Bologna were reported. American forces advanced near Monte Belmonte and at Naviglio bridge head west of Ravenna while air forces targeted Po valley and Brenner Pass objectives. Rail lines and bridges were damaged as fighters and bombers covered the ground assault.
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Senio
Faenza
Italy
Fifth Army
Bolognese
Bologna
Monte Belmonte
Highway 65
Doughboys
Naviglio
Bagna-Cavallo
Ravenna
Fosso Munio
Alfonsine
Eighth Army
Brenner Pass
Aneee
Charles Dana Gibson Dies In New York
Charles Dana Gibson a 76 year old artist and creator of the Gibson girl died in New York of a heart attack with his wife Irene Langhorne at his bedside Dr Alvin R Haines said he had long suffered from myocarditis He spent the summer painting at his Dark Hat summer home after a September attack he was flown by navy to New York for hospital treatment
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New York
Charles Dana Gibson
Gibson Girl
Irene Langhorne
Virginia
Lady Astor
Alvin R. Haines
Gibson
Dark Hat
Maine
Sign at drug store reads no cigars in stock
A Drexel Hill Pennsylvania drug store posted a sign stating they have no cigarettes available, reflecting a moment of shortage. The sign reads we don’t care if you do in doctor’s prescription we still haven’t any cigarets.
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Drexel Hill
Belgian Father Addresses Eisenhower in Christmas Letter
A Belgian father published a Christmas letter in a local paper to Gen. Eisenhower and American soldiers. He describes Belgian children begging gum and candy, and expresses anguish at the idea soldiers think locals are beggars. He recalls four years of delays and hopes for the war's end when Americans arrive. A separate Miami forecast says Santa will be able to use sleigh and reindeer in most areas.
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Belgium
Eisenhower
Miami
Fla
Miami Weather Bureau
Santa Claus
United States
Soviet Says 101 German Tanks Destroyed in 24 Hours
Moscow reports the destruction of 101 German tanks in a single 24 hour period ending Thursday night. The communique notes heavy Soviet pressure on the eastern front amid harsh winter conditions with snow and deep freezes aiding offensives. The release claims 1,755 German prisoners were captured and Slovak towns east of Losoncs and northern Hungary were taken.
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realia@e
Red Army
Ipoly
Gran
Budapest
High Command
Berlin
Latvia
Lucenec
Matra
Losone
Hungary
Kisterenye
Three Nazi Spies Executed for American Uniform Infiltration
Paris reports three German agents executed by firing squad after a court martial. An officer candidate and two noncommissioned officers were part of a counteroffensive group trained to mislead Americans. They were captured by U S military police or near Aywaille Belgium while wearing U S uniforms and armed with American weapons.
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Paris
Supreme Headquarters
U. S
Aywai
Ese
Belgium
Extermination Camp Tortures Near Lanow and Janow Reported
London dispatch reports a Soviet commission tallies nearly 700000 killed in a Nazi camp at Lanow with unknown numbers of Americans and Britons among victims. An additional 200000 were slain at a second camp at Janow. The broadcast cites Heinrich Himmler’s direct involvement in the Lanow atrocity and details eyewitness terror methods.
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London
Moscow Radio
Lanow
Janow
Heinrich Himmler
Lwow
Ges
Pre Christmas Snow Hits Midwest And Great Lakes
A pre Christmas snow spread from northeast Colorado into Nebraska, southern Iowa, northern Illinois, and Michigan. The belt brought 1 to 2 inches in places, dusting southern Wisconsin and Minnesota, while Great Lakes temperatures rose and fell with warm pockets. Montana Wyoming Minnesota and northern Iowa endured subzero readings, and Helena logged 20 below. Tampa reached 75 degrees.
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Associated Press
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Nebraska
Iowa
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
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Great Lakes
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Wyoming
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Mont
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German Women Equipped With Knives Sent To Get Americans
London December 3. English speaking German women armed with knives parachuted behind the American front according to a Daily Telegraph Paris report. Seven have been arrested and confessed that their missions were to kill American soldiers, the correspondent said.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Paris
1St Army Front
Mies
Allied Planes Hit German Front As Weather Clears
British based bombers and fighters resumed operations on the Belgian and Luxembourg fronts as improved skies allowed Allied air power to strike German armored columns. The Royal air force heavy bombers and Lancasters engaged targets before 7:30 a.m. amid resumed combat after days of fog and mist.
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London
Luxembourg
Echee
Fisenhower
The War Today Examines German Offense and Lessons
Dewitt Mackenzie compares the 1918 German thrust against the British and the 1940s German drive. He notes Eisenhower and Stimson view a potential Allied chance to deliver a decisive defeat, recounts Ludendorff and Haig episodes, and ponders whether a future German gamble could hasten or stalemate the war.
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Eisenhower
Ike
Reich
Channel
Armaptiers
Marne
Pigeon Found To Be Carrier Of Pneumonia
Chicago physicians report a virus pneumonia traced to pigeons. The Mayo Clinic study notes penicillin may help treat ornithosis, a disease caused by a virus or poison with pneumonia like symptoms. Epidemic outbreaks occur in spring or late fall.
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Chicago
United States
Mayo Clinic
Echaneen Minn
David C
Aion Nylee Corps
Ali Oe
Joseph Beardweed, Jr
Setonia
American Medical Association
United Tes
Nation's Tracks Urged To Close Indefinitely
Acting with presidential approval James F Byrnes War Mobilization Director urged managements of all horse racing tracks to close by January 3 1945 The war situation requires manpower and transportation now used for racing and he urged not to resume racing until war conditions permit He expressed confidence that track management will comply.
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Washington
UuPh
James F. Byrnes
Byrnes
A Card Holders Face Tire Ration Cuts
Washington reports reduced output of passenger car tires. A card holders face limited supplies late in 1945 as OFA offers little hope for new tires. B and C card holders will also see fewer tires than planned. First quarter totals drop to about 5 million from 8 million. OPA invalidates tire ration certificates in another action.
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Washington
OFA
Santa Claus
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