Tebourba Area Tapers as Allied Drive Presses
Allied forces press a big Tunisian advance in the Tebourba area as Axis defenses endure heavy shelling. British and American troops aim to hold key heights near Bizerte and Tunis while Luftwaffe supply efforts are crippled by Red Star reporting and Allied air activity intensifies.
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Henry Cassidy
Associated Press
OSCOW
Germany
Stalingrad
Red Star
Red air force
Tebourba
Bizerte
Morocco
Kenneth Anderson
1st Army
supply
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Tunis
Alles
Mediterranean
Tunisia
Royal Navy
Sir Andrew Cunningham
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Berlin
sequin ment
Ads
Bracken Signals Possible Tory Leadership Bid
Premier John Bracken of Manitoba said he would consider running for the National Conservative leadership if the convention in Winnipeg shows clear evidence of progressive intent. He spoke during the party gathering signaling readiness to step forward if reform moves are evident.
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Bracken Tory
WINNIPEG
John Bracken ofManitoba
Bracken
Port Hope
Aronar
racken
Eagles Misunderstood and Conventions Paint a Political Picture
Fragmented text discusses eagles and a misperceived animal, then shifts to a Winnipeg political convention. It notes Mr Bracken and Conservative leaders weighing progressive versus conservative stances, with references to Port Hope plans and leadership discussions. The piece mentions Bracken’s possible leadership bid and a pending final convention program.
Five Of Seven Escaped German Prisoners Recaptured In Ontario
Gravenhirst district reports that two of seven German air force officers who escaped from a prison camp near here were recaptured in Ontario. Alteri Waller and Hans Streht were seized near Welock last night, while Aberhard Wiidermuth was nabbed in Washago early today. The five at large include Otto Stemnmulper and Sierned Schumdi, with Pfundver and Manharadt also listed among recent escapees who carried falsified documents seeking passage back to Germany.
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United States
Germany
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Gravenhart
Eaton Firm Elects John D. Eaton President
John David Eaton, 33, elected president of the T. Eaton Co. Limited, the Toronto retailer founded in 1849 by his grandfather Timothy Eaton. He takes over after HK. Eaton’s retirement and a committee named three vice presidents O D Vaughan, RS McCormick, and PB Eral Montrie. New directors include Rete J Elnow and W. Fart, with Hamer as secretary and treasurer. Also notes about wartime prisoner escapes and a separate police incident in Barrie Ontario.
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John David Eaton
T. Eaton Co. Limited
Timothy Eaton
Mr. Eaton
HK. ¥. Eaton
O. D. Vaughan
Toronto
RS McCormck
Wannipeg
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Rete J Elnow
R Levis
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W. Fart
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Enott
Livimaston
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Air battle over Agheila claims seven Messerschmitts
Allied fighters shot down seven Messerschmitts in a duel over Rommel’s Marble Arch landing ground near El Agheila Libyan theater. British forces reported heavy enemy losses and damage to airfields and installations as raids targeted Misurata and targets south toward Tripoli.
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El Agheila
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El Aghefla
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FaS iO
Aircraf
Middle East
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comen unique
Tunit-Gaber
avaise
Two Die In Plane Crash At Pincher Creek
From Pincher Creek November 9 two airmen died when a single engine plane crashed near the Fincher Creek Cooperative warehouse. Details are unclear but authorities report both are likely attached to No. 2 PIS at Vulcan and an inquiry has been ordered.
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oihey
Gillespie
rene
British Envoy To Turkey Recalled For Consultations
London reports Sir Moирneichbull-Hugessen, Britain’s ambassador to Turkey, has been recalled to London for consultations with the government. He was received by the King upon arrival.
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Turkey
LONDON
Britain
one. MooRneichbull-Hugessen
Italian Fiat Plant Hit in Turin Raid
London dispatch reports a one hour bomber flight by British aircraft over the English coast, then a 1200 mile raid over the Alps to Turin targeting the Fiat works and royal arsenal. British and Canadian air forces provided scale and the attack described as among the heaviest of the campaign.
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O PI
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Turin
royal arsenal
Kalitsa Fiat works
RCAF
Gnir
Britain
Mussolini aires
Turi
Tralian high command
Traly
Italiens
Yank Fliers Win Praise From Libyan Front Allies
War analysis by Dewitt Mackenzie notes American airmen with the British and Royal Air Force in Libya are praised for vital contributions to the desert victory. Generals and air leaders credit the combined Allied effort, highlighting cooperation and skill of U S air crews and British units in the Western Desert campaign.
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DEWITT MACKENZIE
8TH ARMY
ENLIBYA
Bee. Y— LP
Mediterranean
United States
Suh army
RLF
Axis
Libran
B&F
Arthur Cun
pingham
western desert
William H Crom
enie
Amerea
mer
anc
tom
tre Szin Lyder
One Man Army Jap Prisoner Reported Alive
Detroit woman learns from the United States war department that her husband Captain Arthur W. Werhmuth, once dubbed One Man Army in the Ratan campaign, is alive and a prisoner of the Japanese. No details on his location since Bataan fell.
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DETROIT
Dec
Arthur W. Wermuth
Ratan
Philippines
sac Tueday
United States war department
tvedmaid
Bataan
Protests Over Conservative Name Change Proposal
At the national Conservative convention H K R Milner urged considering a party name change to Progressive Conservative in support of Premier John Bracken of Manitoba who said he would run for leadership under certain conditions. Milner read Bracken’s letter outlining the proposal.
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C.P
H. KR. Milner
Edmonton
John Bracken
Manitoba
Wilner
Bracken
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