North Africa Front Shifts as Allied Strategy Unfolds
In Hope Star dispatches details emerge on Allied plans in North Africa. The narrative traces the push toward Tunisia, the need to open Mediterranean supply lines, and the broader aim to oust Rommel and Hitler from Africa while coordinating French and American forces amid political and logistical complexities.
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Montgomery
Market Report from St Louis Stockyards and Chicago Grain
Hogs and calves brought steady to lower bids with mixed weights and early sales strong, while lighter hogs and sows showed declines. cattle prices varied by weight and grade with steady openings. Grain futures moved up to near recent highs on short covering ahead of Christmas. wheat and corn edges rose, while New York stocks ended cautiously mixed with gains in oils and transports and holiday caution across sectors.
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Cairo Rumor Wars Shift to Hotel Terraces in Cairo
Cairo readers drift from war front anxieties to terrace chatter as officers linger at Shepheard’s and Continental Savoy. The noon 12 40 p.m. gin lime ration fuels rumors of Spain German occupation and Portugal Allied moves. Hotels crowd as uniforms parade past, with women in uniform a chic hotel sight amid mingling Christian and Moslem worlds.
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Pope Pius XII calls for peace and social reform in Christmas message
London broadcasts Pope Pius XII saying the church will not join war, condemning nationalism and Marxist socialism. He urges internal peace, unity within nations, and the creation of legal safeguards. He outlines five milestones: dignity of humanity, social reforms, broad rights, legal reintegration, and protection against arbitrariness.
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London
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Jesus
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Butlean Radio
Musl
Xmas Thoughts. War time holiday plans and aid notes
The piece describes officers and sailors preparing festive decorations and meals with a menu including nits and candy as Christmas cheer. It notes the army expects 15,000,600 pounds of turkey plus other staple foods for mess halls and also reports Red Cross relief delivering turkey and clothing to prisoners at Camp Woosun near Shanghai and to others in the Philippines.
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Shanghai
Red Cross
Philippines
Candid view of American troops in Dakar after landing
Continuation from page one notes the arrival by jeep of the Americans in Dakar. Local reaction is subdued with no parades or cheering, while French officials and military personnel greet them politely. The tone reflects cooperation but sober respect for yesterday's dead.
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Dakar
Holiday Dispatch Describes Roosevelt Family Christmas Plans
In wartime mood the president and family prepare a quiet Christmas at home with Dickens read aloud after dinner. The first family and guests expected include Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt and children Franklin and Christopher, Mrs James Roosevelt, Harry Barker, and Harry Hopkins with Hopkins' daughter. Morning services are set by the Washington federation of churches followed by afternoon gift opening and a turkey carving dinner.
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Christopher
James Roosevelt
New York
Harry Barker
Harry Hopkins
Hopkins
Diang
Arkansas Camps to House Prisoners
Washington reports that 401 Axis war prisoners will be housed at Camps Chaffee and Robison. Two members of Congress confirmed the plan, noting the locations and purpose within the national security framework.
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Washington
Chaffee
Robison
Art
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FDR Signs Bill Hiking Pay of U S Employes
President Roosevelt signed a law boosting pay for about 1.5 million federal workers and ending the Saturday work holiday. He urged a six day 48 hour framework for department and field staff, with exceptions as needed, to align with cost of living and wartime manpower needs.
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U.S
Washington
Roosevelt
African Battle Near Tunis and Prisoner Movements
Allied forces pressed actions around Tunis area including Pot Du Falls south of Tunis and near Medjez-H-Bab while shelling and patrols increased along northern sectors near Bizerte. Reports noted thousands of German and Italian prisoners moving to U S camps as authorities discussed locations Camp Chaffee Camp Robinson and timing of transports.
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Pot du Falls
Tunis
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Medjez-H - Bab
Asly
Uiat
Ithe
Bizerte
Cigar Challenge on Prohibition Crime Levels
Judge boasts of a bet with Bill over prohibition states. He cites FBI crime figures showing higher crime in three states with alcohol prohibition versus the national average, arguing illegal liquor sales fuel bootlegging and gang violence.
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