Solomon Islands naval clash looms after bombardment
Washington dispatch reports heavy ships from the United States and Japan exchanging blows near the Solomon Islands amid the ongoing Guadalcanal campaign. Both sides suffered heavy losses as U S warships and Japanese vessels fought after a major American bombardment of enemy positions on Guadalcanal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunis
U. S
John W. Hightower
Washington
Solomon Islands
Nadalcanal
Germans Lose Thousands In Attacks On Red Positions
Three days of continuous attacks around Stalingrad cost the Germans thousands in manpower and equipment while inching them forward only a few yards in one street. The Soviets claimed gains in the Caucasus near Nalchik and near Tuapse as well as naval actions in the Black Sea. The Moscow communique noted 1 tank, 14 guns, and 13 aircraft destroyed. Red forces consolidated positions northwest of Stalingrad as the city endures renewed bombardment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddy Gilmore
Moscow
Stalingrad
Nalchikeep
Caucasus
Tuapse
Black Ca
Black Sea
Volga Titade
Axis Rushing Troops By Air To New Front
Allied forces push toward Tunis by land sea and air aiming to clash with German Italian troops as French defenses under General Henri Giraud hold key ports and airfields. Reports say U S and British ground forces may already cross the Tunisian border while parachute forces prepare to land in Tunis.
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New York
Tunis
CBS
Axis
Associated Press
London
Henri Giraud
Aisa
Bizerte
Onds
Tunisia
Casablanca
Morocco
Atlantic
Tobruk Remains Empty as Allied Drive Enters Tobruk
British forces and New Zealand engineers moved into Tobruk as the third Allied entry in 1941. German mines were cleared and Axis remnants are retreating toward Tripolitania. South of Tobruk, British columns press toward Acroma while Australians note the town’s emptiness and damaged wells. Black African troops captives celebrated, then liberated, as Germans departed.
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Tobruk
New Zealand
Africa Corps
Here
Tripolitania
Acroma
Hull Thanks U S Allies For Africa Aid
Secretary of State Hull expressed deep gratitude for messages of support from American countries regarding the North African campaign. He noted telegrams of appreciation and pledges of cooperation from officials and citizens in the Americas, saying the U S government acknowledges only a small portion and thanks friends united in preserving liberty.
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Washington
Hull
United States
Americas
United Nations
Africa
Drive for central war mobilization office outlined
Congressional proponents of a single civilian command over war production announced a plan to set up a central war mobilization office by December 7. The proposal calls for a streamlined agency with a top executive to resolve issues and bridge gaps among WPB, Army, Navy, and other bodies, backed by senators Kilgore Pepper and Rep Telan.
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Richard G. Maslock
Washington
I-P
Kilgore
D-W. Va
Pepper
D-Fla
Rep. Telan
D-Calif
Tolan
House
National Defense
War Production Board
Army, Navy, Maritime Commission
Lend-Lease
Selective Service
War Manpower Commission
William Green
Philip Murray
AFL
CIO
Eddie Rickenbacker Foretold Death Yet Survives Many Perils
Captain Eddie Rickenbacker, famed World War I ace, is profiled as a daring front runner who repeatedly avoided death. The piece recounts his midair duel with a German plane, a later plane crash injuries, and his fearless yet cautious nature, noting his racing exploits and a refusal to allow a rival driver to race while ill. The article teases continued coverage on another page.
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Seth Moseley
New York
Eddie
Rickenbacker
Curting
Rick
Aussies Close In On Jap Held Coastal Base
Australian and American forces advance toward Buna in northeast New Guinea after encircling and destroying over 500 Japanese troops at Oivi and Gorari. MacArthur bombers hit a convoy off New Georgia as operations expand in the Solomons and Guadalcanal areas.
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MacArthur
Australia
Owen Stanley
Japheld
Buna
New Guinea
High Command
Oivi
Gorari
Solomons
New Georgia Island
Guadalcanal
Washington
Solomon Islands
Buin
Warrants Issued For Senators Absent From Session In Filibuster
The Senate, in a bid to force a quorum for a filibuster over the poll tax abolition, ordered warrants for absentee members. After hours of waiting only 44 present, McKellar arrived to reach the 49 needed as Bilbo urged a lengthy debate and adjournment. Barkley directed nearby staff to summon absentees to Washington for further action.
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Jack Bell
Washington
Senate
Banthreanhaven and
Anotek
Barkley
Kentucky
Wallace
District of Columbia
Connally
D-Tex
Boulder Dam
Doxey
D-Miss
Maybank 1
DSC
O’daniel
McKellar
D-Tenn
Russell
D-Ga
Hill
D-Ala
Overton
D-La
Bunker
D-New
Bilbo
Relatives Of Herbert Haupt Found Guilty Of Treason
Six relatives and friends of ex executed Nazi saboteur Herbert Haupt were convicted tonight in Illinois first treason trial. They face possible sentences from five years and 10,000 dollars to death. The jury deliberated 2 hours 50 minutes. Found guilty of aiding and comforting the saboteur smuggled by submarine last June 17 to cripple war plants. Defendants include Hans and Erna Haupt Walter and Lucille Froehling Otto and Kate Wergin. Jury polled and verdicts affirmed. Mrs. Froehling collapsed as they were taken to custody.
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Chicago
Herbert Haupt
Ilinois
William J. Campbell
United States
Hans
Erna Haupt
Walter
Lucille Froehling
Haupt
Otto
Kate Wergin
Berlin and Allied Wins Spark Rapid War News Revisions
Sensational developments show Berlin's desperation alongside U S military and diplomatic gains. Communiques reached officials fast and were mimeographed for all top leaders. President Roosevelt, awakened by the morning blitz, recalled his Armistice Day speech and revised it to reflect Darlan and Giraud's decisions shaping the war's course.
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Berlin
Darlan
Giraud
16 Year Old Girls Eligible For War Work In New Order
The Labor Department opened war plants to girls 16 and 17 under the Walsh Healey act. Secretary Perkins exempted the 18-year age rule to boost production for the war effort. The order limits hours by state laws and sets general employment conditions. A national conference on uniform labor legislation begins in Indianapolis, with officials noting the Perkins plan may influence broader adoption.
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Washington
Labor Department
Perkins
Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act
War and Navy Departments
Maritime Commission
United States
Department
OPA Targets Gas Ticket Racket Across Eastern Area
OPA inspectors moved in across the eastern gasoline rationing zone to probe a widespread black market in S coupons. Washington reports link ten filling stations to improper operations as regional offices in New York, Atlanta, and Boston mobilize investigators. Shifts in coupon use follow the December 1 switch to T ration cards under transport mileage rules.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
I Capital
OPA
New York
Atlanta
Boston
Office of Defense Transportation
Truce Reached In Two Day Lansing Strike
Lansing reports a truce ending a two day Nash Kelving labor dispute. Workers returned for the 3 PM shift under a War Labor Board directive and full production resumed with the night shift. The agreement aims to recover lost time as management and Local 13 of the United Automobile Workers join the pack-to-work appeal after talks led by Stephen Eddy of the Federal Labor Department.
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Lansing
Mich
Nash-Kelving
War Labor Board
Iof
United Automobile Workers
CLO
Stephen Eddy
Federal Labor Department
Eddy
Vichy Quells Revolt as North Africa Policy Frays
Vichy says it crushed a miniature revolt in metropolitan France and expresses bewilderment over North Africa where American and French forces jointly defend the region. General Clark in Algiers says Eisenhower and Darlan cooperate for defense while British and American troops land in Morocco and Algiers to shield French North Africa from Axis attack. The revolt, led by Lattre de Tassigny, ended after he deserted his post and took officers and two guns to form a dissident unit, then surrendered.
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London
Vichy
France
French North Africa
Mark W. Clark
Garcia
Algiers
Dwight D. Ejissamower
Jean Darlan
North Africa
Clark
Morocco
Marshal Petain
Lattre de Tassigny
Montpellier
Giraud
Africa
de Tassigny
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Itunis
Japan
Tokyo
Oran
Algeria
British
By Edward Kennedy
U.S
Page
Ray Tucker
Petain
der Feuhrer
State Department
Hitler
Hell
Paris
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