Hitler assumes personal command of German army
Berlin reports Adolf Hitler named himself commander in chief of the army replacing Field Marshal Walther von Brauchitsch. He said the war against Russia requires his personal direction, retaining supreme command while acknowledging Brauchitsch's merits. The change took effect December 19 as broadcasts and papers note Hitler’s expanded control with Japan tied to strategic aims.
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Fuehrer
Hitler
ERLIN
Adolf Hitler
Walther von Brauchitsch
Germany
BERLIN
A.P
Russia
Japan
Von Brauchitsch
generalissumo
War report cites turning point in German advance in Russia
A wartime statement declares the present conflict has entered a new favorable stage for the Allies. It frames the German army's task in Russia as approaching spring, stressing a decision of world wide significance and the need to avoid fanatic resistance to what has been conquered with heroism.
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Germany
Russia
Hitler
Price control and conscription views from Hon. H H Stevens
Hon. H H Stevens former minister of trade and commerce discusses price control praising origin-price measures while criticizing methods and warning against endless conscription talk He advocates strict origin-price control to curb inflation and mobilizing human and economic resources for national effort.
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H H. Stevens
Stevens
trade and commerce
Japs Hit Manilan Coast In Major Landing Bid
United States and Filipino troops repelled Japanese forces as ships unloaded off Lingayen gateway near Manila. Tanks aided heavy coastal fighting 100 miles northwest of Manila. Japanese landing attempt thwarted by coast artillery and destroyers. MacArthur spokesman said allied troops are "behaving well."
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CLARK LEE
Associated Press
MANILA
United States
Lingayen
Far Eastern command
Philippine
Douglas MacArthur
Far East
British forces push 150 miles into Tripolitania in Libya breakthrough
British headquarters said a patrol struck deep into Tripolitania near El Aghela, destroying at least 24 Axis planes on the ground while the enemy garrison was overrun despite a six to one advantage for the attackers. The operation signaled continued rapid westward pressure.
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CAIRO
Britain
Libya
Tripolitania
bic
El Aghela
Tripoliara
El Aghella
Gulf of Sirte
Cirenaica
Ministers protest frankness on Singapore defence data
Canberra reports that Australian ministers accuse defence authorities in Singapore of not being perfectly frank with the commonwealth about Singapore base defenses. The issue centers on information given to Sir Earle Page, Curtin’s wartime liaison, who visited Singapore before Japan’s attack.
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CANBERRA
Singapore
commonwealth
Pacific
Earle Page
John Curtin
Japan
All Out Land Sea And Air Battle Seen In Luzon
The U S war department estimated 80 000 to 6100 000 Japanese troops in the Luzon invasion effort with six to eight divisions. A communique cited heavy fighting at Lingayen Gulf north of Manila as barges and ships pressed landings while American Filipino forces battled near Davao on Mindanao. The report noted fierce resistance and unease over the scale of the Japanese landing amid a large fleet and escort.
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WASHINGTON
United States war department
Luzon
Philippines
Lingayen Gulf
Manila
Agoo
Lingayen Gut
Davao
Mindanao
Hint Spain May Join With Axis
London dispatch quotes the privately published Spanish News Letter stating Spain will enter the war if Hitler fails in North Africa. The note claims plans are ready and only pressure remains. German missions and air conferences have been active in Madrid for two weeks.
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LONDON
C.P
Letler
Hitler
North Africa
Spain
Geman
Madrid
Prepare For Joint Action Prepare For Joint Action
President Roosevelt met with Russian envoy Maxim Litvinov Chinese envoy Hu Shih and Dutch representatives in separate talks to begin joint planning for unity of action against the Axis. The discussions aimed at coordinating Allied strategy and outlining next steps in the war effort.
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WASHINGTON
United States
Roosevelt
Maxim Litvinov
Hu Shih
War Bulletins Prepare for Further Emergencies
Melbourne dispatch reports Australia ready for more Pacific emergencies with air raid precautions manned continuously and weather reports banned. Prime Minister Curtin rejects lifting holiday ban on non essential industries amid ongoing war. Lisbon dispatch notes Portuguese press urging continued friendship with Britain despite Timor occupation.
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MELBOURNE
commonwealth of Australia
Pacific
John Curtin
Australian council of trade unions
BRITAIN
LISBON
A.P
Great Britain
Portuguese Timor
Netherlands Indies
Portugal
Hong Kong Holds Japs Amid Fierce Homs: Colonial Office
London reports that Hong Kong held Japanese forces as of Sunday afternoon despite heavy assaults. Sir Mark Young’s communique said enemy activity continued while defenders, including Canadian, British, and Polish troops, resisted. Tokyo propaganda claimed conquest nearing completion and Japanese control of main centers.
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LONDON
C.P
Hong Kong
colonial office
Mark Young
Hong Kurin
Tokyo
Ttsai
Chungking
Shumechun
Germans Claim British Aircraft Carrier Sunk
Reuters reported Berlin radio claiming a British aircraft carrier was sunk in the Atlantic after a U boat torpedo attack under Captain Bigalk. Official confirmation was not available. A British commentator quipped that Hitler’s new command title means no one left to sack.
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LONDON
Reuters
Berlin
Atlantic
Bigalk
Hun Position At Tula Is Imperilled
Russian forces press the Tula front below Moscow driving back Germans and recapturing Plavsk and nearby towns. Pravda notes German village abandonments as Russian troops reclaim 30 towns in one day. Littered German bodies mark the Klin Vilkolamsk front as retreat turns chaotic.
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MOSCOW
Tula
Leningrad
hughsa
Plavsk
tule
Orel
Karovino
Pravda
Volokolamsk
Klin-Valakolamsk
No Passports for Canuck Soldiers Must Have Visas
Toronto reports that Canadian armed forces in uniform may enter the United States with positive identification and any American visa. The U S consul-general urged service members to apply in person at the consulate before visiting, noting several airmen were turned back for lacking visas. Royal Canadian Air Force officials said prior announcements led to the mistaken belief that visas or passports were unnecessary.
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TORONTO
United States
Mat
Royal Canadian Air Force
U S Vessels Attacked off Coast in Late December
The U S navy reported that the steamship Samoa was torpedoed by a submarine near California on December 20 with no casualties or damage. The steamship Lancia was shelled and sunk by a hostile submarine on December 12 en route to San Francisco. Lahaina survivors total thirty. two crewmen died and two are missing, with two deaths and four missing in all. The report notes no further damage to the Samoa.
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WASHINGTON
United States navy
Samoa
AllaLkea
California
Lancia
San Francisco
Kihului
Hawaiian
Mau
navy
Turkish cadets depart Ankara for flight training in Britain
A cont ingent of Turkish naval cadets left Ankara to undertake air instruction in Britain, according to a dispatch to APL via independent French agents.
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ISTANBUL
Ankara
Britain
APL
Tanker Escapes Torpedo Off Santa Barbara Coast
News bulletin reports the Standard of tanker H. M. Story fired at off Point Arguello, 45 miles north of Santa Barbara, but the vessel was not hit. Other items include casualties overseas, a minister's death, municipal unit plans, and war updates from Canada and Europe.
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SANTA BARBARA
Cali
coast guard
Point irguello
OTTAWA
C.P
Wberta
Royal Canadian Air Force
Victor Erwin Friesen
J. Friesen
ith
St. Medicine Hat
Jack Lloyd Gibson
J. L. Gibson
Edmonton
Wiliam Johnston Peggie
W. Peggie
Calgary
W. J. BLACK
MONTREAL
immigration and colonization
Manitoba
agriculture and immigration
Westmount
MAYNARD
RAYMOND
Lucien Maynard
south
LT. PUGH
FHS
J. E. Pugh
RCAF
Cardston
HONG KONG
LONDON
Tartar Bay
Victoria
Isling
air ministry
coastal command
Norway
funker
BERLIN
A.P
Nazia
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