Japs Lose Gona as Allied Forces Complete New Guinea Base
Prime Minister John Curtin announced in Parliament that Allied forces led by General MacArthur have completed the occupation of the Gona area on New Guinea. The fall cuts the Japanese beachhead at Buna, leaving them pinned along a narrow coast near Buna and Port Moresby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ANBERRSA
C.P
New Guinea
Douglas MacArthur
John Curtin
Papua
Curtin
Gona
house of representatives
Buna
Gona-Buna
Owen Stanley mountains
Port Moresby
ther - Law
Conservative Convention May Leave Naming Of Party To New Leader
Winnipeg dispatch reports a plan to let the party name issue await the new leader at the national Conservative convention. Debate centered on changing the name to Progressive Conservative and Bracken of Manitoba signaled he might contest the leadership if the party headquarters adopted the new combined name. Delegates delayed the resolution to focus on leadership, with details continued on later pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WINNIPEG
C-P
national Conservative party
Joseph Sedgwick
Fred G. Gardiner
Torents
John Bracken
Manitoba
une
Quebec
The
Herald
Cod liver oil heals wounds and skin lesions in early studies
Historical notes trace cod liver oil use from prevention to early medical applications. German and Russian researchers report external use on wounds burns and skin conditions with reported improvements. Harvard Medical sources cite high healing percentages and advocate cod liver oil as safe effective adjunct to treatments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Lehr
R. H
Harvard Medical
fate
AlS ries
Hon Bracken Faces Split In Cabinet In Manitoba
Winnipeg December 10 Premier Braecken faces cabinet division as Hon S J Farmer resigns from the Manitoba Liberal coalition ministry citing his support for national Conservative leadership. Reports say three CCF members in the legislature remain in the coalition as Farmer states the coalition basis is shattered. The Manitoba Liberal Progressive group totals 23 members with Conservatives 12 and three Social Credit and independents. The opposition includes two Conservatives one Independent and one Workers' Committee.
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WINNEPEG
Braecken
Conservative
Mantoba
S. J. Farmer
teadher
C.CF
Manitoba
labor
Bracken
CSF. SCPFORT
Farmer
Stanley H. Knowles
C.GCF
carrie
McFarmer
national Conservative
Shetter
C.CH
M. A. Gray
Winnipes
Joseph Warczykow
Gimli HOUSE
Liberal-Progressives
Mr. Brack
the
Social Credit
CCF
Mr. Knowles
GCF
Ai. Bracken
Nazi Troop Planes Crash in North Africa Air War
British headquarters reported a second crash of Nazi twin engined fighters and damage to several Axis transport planes from a northbound aerial convoy near Lampedusa between Sicily and Tunisia. The communique noted ongoing operations in Libya with no rest for Allied patrols in the Aghella area as air activity intensified.
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CAIRO
Lampedusa
Sicily
Tunisia
Libya
Aghella
reuters
agencr
inar
Morocco
Traiar
EIA Brish
Six Die in Halifax Harbor Air Crash
Six men were killed when a trim-signature RCAF aircraft failed to lift off during takeoff in Halifax harbor. The plane plunged into the water at the end of the takeoff run in the Eastern Passage area. The RCAF announced the aircraft was a total loss.
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HALIFAX
Halviats harbor
eastem passage
RGAF
Turin Burns After Twin RAF Raids
London dispatch reports Royal Air Force bombers with disclosed RC A F squadrons striking Turin, an Italian arsenal center, with four ton blockbusters. Canadian planes returned safely. death toll cited as 75 in a Haw Haw command communique.
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LONDON
Royal Air Force
R.C.A F
RAF
Trais
RCAF
Hawanhich command
air ministry
Britain
Alps
Zeitzler Heads Nazi Army Said Public Report
Berlin broadcasts report that General Zeitzler has become chief of the German army general staff marking a major change in the high command. The move follows years of speculation about purges affecting generals including Halder under Hitler.
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BERLIN
transocean agency
geveral Teitzler
Zeitzler
Franz Halder
Hitler
Soviets Push Deeper on Central Front Near Velikie Luki
Soviet troops drive seven miles deeper into German lines on the central front near Velikie Luki, recapturing 15 settlements as the Red Army sustains the offensive. German counterattacks slow the Stalingrad push, while Soviet air forces disrupt German columns and supply lines. Continues on page three.
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Eddy Gilmore
Associated Press
Red army
Velikie Luki
Stalingrad
Nazi commons
ceescow
Rzhev
Acreage Cut In Wheat In Canada 1953 Plan
Ottawa reports Canada plans a 4 509 000 acre cut in wheat lands for 1953 with wide gains in coarse grains livestock and dairy. Agriculture Minister Gardiner outlined the change as the conference proceeded, noting a 13 percent wheat reduction would boost feed grain output and raise dairy and meat production. Continued on page three.
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OTTAWA
Bee
WCF
Canada
Gardiner
Dominion
Darlan Case Under Study In Secret Commons Session
London Dec 10 The house of commons met in secret to hear Churchill’s account of Britain's attitude in the dispute with Admiral Darlan. Critics and Labor pressed for a statement as Eden said the matter is governed by the U S president. The report notes Roosevelt’s position and the reassignment of Darlan as a French Africa official.
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LONDON
house of commons
Forsimn
Eden
Aneurin Beran
Darlan
Unie States of America
Rooseseu
Admé DARLAN
Paratroops Wreck Tunisia Installations
Allied plans to strike Axis positions in Tunisia and along the Mediterranean coast gain urgency as air power and ground forces prepare. Reports from Allied sources note intensified bombing of enemy supply columns and coastal targets near Bizerte as Montgomery’s forces press toward decisive action. The situation remains fluid with weather hampering reconnaissance and communications.
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LONDON
Lisra
Tunisia
Sfersero radio
Amy
America
Mediterranean
Tunnisia
Bennet Angerson
Bizerte
COLTIEN
North Africa
serain
Afcica
Brush
Bernard Montgomery
did
Sun Army
Turia
Altes
Ger- Ss
Berlin claims Axis captured Tunisian port of Tabarka
News bulletins report Berlin radio claims troops occupy Tabarka on the Tunisian coast near the Algerian border. Other items mention Japanese claims of sinking US destroyers near Suva, Fiji, and updates on Canadian officials and war-related investigations in Calgary and Red Deer. A Saskatchewan labor shortage easing at Estevan coal fields is noted, along with Ontario highway closures from a severe storm and a Nanton flyer in Turin raids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BERLIN
NEW YORK
LOXDON
Realers
gata at
United states
Suva
Fiji Islands
SASK
OTUAN
Domraisn labor department
Estevan
Saskatchewan
Rd. M. Parker
aid Phumday
Mr. Park id
NANTON
TURIN
Ken Smith
CAF
Italy
PO. Smith
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Barker iadar
Ashes
Australia
Gove
Bracker
Nottingham Evening Post
J. Farmer
C.C.F
lagor
Kite
simmer
Turin Burns
TURLN BURNS
ARTELLERY DOELS
Red Svar
Siewl
Dyitg
anc
Staingrad
steppes
Red atm
Todar
NEW GUINEA BATTLEFRONT
GULF OF CARPENTARII
Sue OF
Parga
CORAL SEA
uUuEinNnaa
J. G. Gardiner
Churchill
TUMS
LEWIS RAWKINS
Confanuea
STEEL
CALGARY
C.P.I
F. M. stech
Vancouver
Western Canada
federal
department of mines
SARS
ONTARIO
TORONTO
iské shippitz
Onitario
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