War Today Weighs Middle East Role in Allied Victory
The piece argues William C. Bullitt as presidential observer underscores the Near East's pivotal role alongside Russia in a decisive Allied land campaign. It warns Hitler must break Russia via the Caucasus to threaten Britain and notes Tobruk and Western Desert battles show Allied momentum despite Nazi pressure.
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Caucasus
Libya
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Cairo
New Zealand
Tobruk
U S Tanks Called Best In World By Armored Chief
Major General Brice Magruder of the Fourth Corps says U S tanks outperform overseas models in Carolina maneuvers. He notes rapid pace, continuous use, and frequent repairs across divisions from Ft. Knox and Ft. Benning. He cites engine checks every 200 hours and ongoing movement in simulated battle drills.
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British battleship Malaya torpedoed off North Africa
NBC reports German radio identified the British battleship Malaya as damaged by a torpedo off North Africa. The high command confirmed yesterday the vessel had been struck.
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Enormous German Drive Endangers Moscow Front
Soviet and Soviet-backed outlets report heavy German attacks near Volokolamsk, 65 miles northwest of Moscow, threatening defenses as counterattacks push back divisions. Izvestia and Pravda note tens of thousands killed or wounded, many tanks and guns destroyed, and ongoing fighting across southern front sectors.
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Attitude Changes Toward Japan Noted in Hanoi Dispatch
Asahi special dispatch from Hanoi accuses French Indochina of shifting attitude toward Japan amid Japan US talks and other factors. Indo-China reportedly betraying some points, suggesting a lack of sincerity toward Japan in no small degree.
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St Louis Strike Settled Creates No Tax Change
Secretary Morgenthau announced the treasury will not change income taxes for individuals or corporations on this year’s income. He said recommendations for new taxes could not apply to 1942 incomes and declined to detail tentative proposals. The statement aimed to calm public confusion amid ongoing debates in Congress and Treasury plans.
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Congress
New Hearings Set on Threatened Nation-Wide Railroad Walkout
A jurisdictional strike of 8,500 AFL machinists at St Louis ended today while arbitration of the captive coal mine labor dispute proceeded in New York. Roosevelt's fact-finding board prepared for new hearings in Washington on the threatened nationwide railroad walkout. A West Coast welders strike threat grew as about 1500 Los Angeles shipyard workers voted to support a strike if needed. welders seek a separate AFL charter amid membership disputes.
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Havana Special Wrecked Near Tampa Injuring 12 Persons
A southbound New York to Florida Havana special Atlantic Coast Line train derailed near Dover, Florida, after stopping for mail. Three cars overturned and eight injured were brought to a Tampa hospital. two remained hospitalized.
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Washington Washington Tests U.S. Made Equipment Amid Propaganda Merits
Prospect by Ray Tucker notes the decision to test U.S. made materiel during wartime, aiming to deter Axis powers and reassure allies. It cites German and Japanese propaganda, Soviet and British doubts, and the shift of lend-lease shipments to Africa and the Middle East as strategic responses. The piece references General Erwin Rommel and wartime messaging.
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Hitler
Pleads Guilty To Espionage In Federal Case
New York 27 year old Richard H. Kleiss former chief cook on United States flagships pleaded guilty in federal court to espionage conspiracy charges, withdrawing his not guilty plea after evidence included a 1936 letter to Hamburg customs authorities. He admitted conspiring to deliver defense secrets and faces up to 20 years. the first count for failing to register as a foreign agent was dismissed.
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New York
Richard H. Kleiss
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Kleiss
Hamburg
Germany
Klciss
State Department
London Sees German Peace Move Backed by Russia War Stance
London officials view Germany’s peace bid as an attempt to ease strain from the war in Russia while pledging Britain and allies will press toward victory. In Commons, Independent Labour MPs failed to defeat the government, 326 to 2, with the debate criticizing economic policy and US involvement.
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Churchill
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Russia
Anthony Eden
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House of Commons
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George Vie
John McGovern
United States
Church
Shotgun Blast Kills Burglar in Tyrrell County
In Columba Mov 27 a shotgun blast at a filling station killed a burglar identified as Glennie All of St Louis who fired at the proprietor's brother. Three accomplices Ernest Rooney Norfolk John Spike man Tarboro and Henry Bryant Norfolk were arrested in Plymouth awaiting trial for attempted burglary.
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Glennie All
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Lewis
Fred Bateman
Ernest Rooney
Norfolk
John Spikeman
Tarboro
Henry Bryant
Next Move In Pacific Left Up To Tokyo
President Roosevelt and Hull will meet with Japanese envoys this afternoon after Hull’s step last night, leaving peace or war in the Pacific to Tokyo. Washington reports indicate Japan has strengthened forces in French Indochina with troop transports and war materials, including aviation gasoline, raising the possibility of a thrust toward Thailand soon. The State Department says Japan must accept or reject the U.S. basic principles to maintain Far East peace, opposing Japan’s greater east Asia co prosperity sphere aims.
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Blackout End Near in Domest North Carolina Area
Atlanta bulletin reports an order for immediate discontinuance of blackout restrictions in most of North and South Carolina. The OPM Power Division says lifting could occur by December 8 with six Southeastern states affected by dry weather, and no impact on maximum power deliveries. Georgia Alabama Tennessee and part of Mississippi are included.
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Britisher Says Financial Gain Only U S Aim
Laborite John McGovern told the House of Commons that America intends to use British bodies to push into European markets. He criticized Churchill's government and accused the United States of extending Wall Street influence in Europe, claiming they care little for freedom and democracy.
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John McGovern
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Mimtern Times
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Europe
Tobacco Loan Rates Are Set By Agriculture Dept
The Agriculture Department announced loan rates for 4941 tobacco crops to support producer prices. Loans through cooperative associations and agencies average 85 percent of parity. Fire-cured and dark air cured types are set from 7.8 to 10.9 cents per pound, Burley at 20 cents, with sun cured and other types to be announced later.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Maryland
Luxury Train Derails in Georgia Killing One In Seven-Car Crash
In Hortense Georgia the Atlantic Coast Line New York to Miami Tamami Champion derailed near a turpentine town, overturning seven cars. One passenger was killed and about a dozen injured as doctors and nurses rushed from Waycross to the ACU hospital. Victim tentatively identified as John Carroll per social security card. envelope with "State license 463. Richmond" found on body. The streamliner was due in Jacksonville at 7:15 a.m. East. The wreck occurred around 6 a.m. two miles south in pine woods.
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John Carroll
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Jacksonville
Here
Piney Woods
Georgia
Arbitral Question If Steel Firms Bind Ruling
In New York on November 27, Dr. John R. Steelman leading Roosevelt’s three man arbitration panel sent telegrams to nine steel company executives. They were asked to state if they would accept the board’s ruling as binding, if their prior statements to the National Defense Mediation Board reflected their position, and if they wished to appear before the board. Reports said Republic Steel and National Steel had not agreed to abide by the future decision.
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New York
Roosevelt
John R. Steelman
Steel Company
Arbitration Board
Tui National Defense Mediation Board
Republic Steel Corporation
National Steel Corporation
Relief forces join Tobruk garrison as siege ends
Catro reporting from Tobruk on November 27 notes a relief column recaptured Rezegh and linked with the Tobruk garrison, as New Zealand forces with tanks advanced northward to meet the Tobruk defenders. The official account says Eighth Army aims to destroy Axis armored forces, with heavy fighting anticipated ahead.
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Associated Press
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Rezegh
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Egypt
Fir Bir el Hamed
Armistice Near As Forces Drive For Decisive Win
A. F. Levit reports from Lejohn with the First Army in the Carolinas as Blue forces press the Red Fourth Corps. Soldiers celebrate a false armistice rumor, firing blanks and lights as they await an end to the maneuver. No word from army headquarters confirms a halt to the operation.
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