Russian Pincers Close In On All Stalingrad Salient
A London Express dispatch datelined Stockholm says Col. Gen. Hermann Von Hoth has begun to pull out from Stalingrad as Russian forces close in on the Nazi siege. Soviet reports claim the double offensive has deepened the encirclement west of the Don, with German casualties and captures mounting while the Volga bastion remains under pressure.
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Stalingrad
ONDON
C.P
London IS Express
Stockholm
Hermann Von Hoth
Eddy Gilmore
Associated Press
OSCOW
renorts
Don pond
Volta
city
Russians Press Deep Into Don Bend as Stalingrad Corridor Struggles
Russian forces push along the rail line from Stalingrad toward the northern Caucasus driving on after securing Aksa and advancing 19 miles southwest of Stalingrad. German lines at Kletskaya and Chernyshevskaya face multi side pressure while losses mount in the Kermyk steppes as counter measures are tried.
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Chir
Stalingrad
Kzlach
Don
Chernvyshevskaya
Kletskaya
skay
Don river
Stalingrahich
Volta
Marimyck steppes
northern
Caucasus
Aksa 2
Abganerova
Don bend
Kermyk
Stalingrad Fights Back Forces entrench near city
The daily Soviet communique reports tens of German divisions entrenched along multiple defensive lines north west of Stalingrad. It notes hundreds more enemy killed or captured as Soviet forces press the drive without naming specific towns captured. The capture count remains undisclosed.
Rommel Tricked Then Crushed In Western Desert Battle
A behind the gun view of the Allied offensive near El Alamein describes camouflage, careful preparation, and a sudden massing of ammunition and guns. The account details Rommel’s surprise and the relentless buildup that preceded the decisive clash, with vivid notes on noise, fatigue, and the near misses that marked the opening moves.
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Associated Press
Cecil R. Rogers
New Zealand
Rogers
El Alamein
Rommel
ine
dri
Isle of Wight Bananas Perambulator Problems of Dress
A fragmented OCR reads of cultural curiosities and food taboos from the Isle of Wight and neighboring West Indies. It cites Drs Wilder and Revs of the Journal of the American Medical Association proposing exotic eggs and insects as table fare. The piece hints at travel notes, a breakfast lament, and a back page continuation about a mother and her son.
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Isle of Wight
West Indies
Russell M. Wilder
Thomas J
journal of the American Medical Association
Idle workers strike at Windsor Ford Moor plant over gender pay gap
In Windsor Ont a mass walkout tied to Ford Motor Company's hiring of women at 50 cents an hour for who men earned more. About 12,000 workers across 20 independent plants walked out while 7,000 others remained on duty. Union says the company historically hired more women. company cites no violence and police on site. A mass meeting planned tonight as talks continue.
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WiINDSSR
United Automobis Gnicn
G.I.0
gian Ford Moor plant tea closea
enmiire pant amelyins
pany
gome
ibrealenca
Ss ocher
forte
Golfreason Corporation
con. J. Barth
tressor Goon
Ford pany
Gotfrec
t ul. Cy ang
CA.W
Palkour
Yanks Advance In Guadalcanal
The Navy reports American forces on Guadalcanal have advanced westward after night air attacks on Japanese positions. Japanese troops were said to be alive in the mountains southwest of the American airfield, but details on their activity or flanking attempts were not disclosed.
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WASHINGTON
navy
Guadalcanal
Solomons
Iowlands
Meighen Seeks Lead Amid Winnipeg Convention Talks
In Winnipeg on November, federal Conservative leader Meighen arrived to observe convention progress. The party prepares for the December 9 national convention while Meighen hints at leadership options and says no meeting with Premier Bracken is planned. A second note reports a man found dead on CN Railways tracks in Winnipeg, identified as Stanley Bogdeno of Edmonton.
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Rius Mezhon
Meigher
WINNIPEG
Stanley Bogdeno
Edmonton
Canadian National Railwaye
Great Enemy Air Fleets Meet Allies In North Africa
Allied and Axis air forces battled over Tunisia and the Mediterranean corridor as British and American ground units prepared for an assault on Tunis and Bizerte. German planes gathered for the fight, while Axis reinforcements reached Tunisia through the Mediterranean route. A North Africa Allied spokesman warned the battle will be long and tough, with several large enemy aircraft reportedly shot down off the Tunisian coast.
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ONDON
Tunisia
Mediterranean
Tunis
Bizerte
Allied
North Africa
Middle East
Cairo
Tunisian
Gona Falls To Australians In New Guinea Drive
Allied reports state that the Japanese coastal stronghold at Gona in New Guinea has fallen to Australian troops after days of heavy fighting. Australian forces, aided by Allied planes, then moved along the coast toward Sananda to connect with an American southward drive. Heavy resistance continued at Buna twelve miles south as the broader campaign seeks to link fronts and encircle remaining Japanese units.
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AUSTRALIA
treops
Gore defina
Two Soldiers Die In Tractor Train Crash At Saar
A tractor train collision near Saar left two soldiers dead and several others injured, including Teo, L Chi DOE Bus ter of Cadogan, Alta, and Tpr. R A. McAdam of Athona Ont. Injured include Swan River Manitoba resident and Tpr. AL Vilelleneuve of Toronto.
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Saar
Cadogan
Alta
Tpr
R A. McAdam
Swan River
Man
AL Vilelleneuve
Toran
British House Goes Into Secret Meet
London reports the House of Commons held a secret meeting after Richard Stokes signaled Prime Minister Eden’s broadcast remarks about De Gaulle. Eden asserted no difference between them while ensuring the Fighting French leadership script was approved. Stokes claimed Darlan’s acceptance as Commissioner could shift policy.
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LONDON
House of Commions
Richard R. Stokes
Chiseg
BBC
De Gaulle
Stokes
Anthony Eden
foresn
gover
Darlan
British reports of Axis retreat near El Agheila
British and Cairo dispatches describe Axis forces retreating toward Agnela after evacuating the Gialo Oasis. Morocco radio claims fighting around Libra, 36 miles west of El Ashella, but independent confirmation is lacking.
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Resters
Morocco
rodax
Libra
El Ashella
Cairo
Agedikia
Moreczo
anc
ssephiss
AGEDABIA
Qth
enierec
Agedatia
continus
AXs
Brisa
Era Romamei
Gialo Oasis
Agnela
Bris amis
Brigush
mamiaimes
Et Agtea
Lestercay
Dunsia
Trecram
hee
Walter Teagie Retires From Standard O
Walter Teagie resigns as chairman of the board at Standard Oil after directors accept retirement under policy. He will be 63 next May. President W S Parish announced the retirement and duties renewal requests.
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Teagie
W S Parish
Canadian Corvettes In African Drive Details In Ottawa
Navy Minister Macdonald announced at a press conference that 17 Canadian corvettes with about 1200 Royal Canadian Navy sailors took part in the North and West African campaigns. Several joined Royal Navy roles and reports on tasks remain unavailable. The submarine threat in the Strait remains grave despite efforts near Gibraltar and Atlantic convoys.
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OTTAWA
Navy
Macdonald
mer
Royal Navy
Straptic
Gibraltar
Lawrence Haver
Quebec
Gaspe nurmier
Mr. Macdonalc
Will Ralston Denies Chief Justice Offer
Ottawa report notes Defence Minister Wilfrid Ralston denies rumors of an offer to become Canada’s chief justice. He says no vacancy exists and he would not accept while a war effort continues, despite circulating claims and a dinner gathering at headquarters.
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OTTAWA
Sov
Ottawa Journal
cribute
Defence
Ralston pac
Mgr
Raison
gusto
Supreme Court of Canada
Ralston
OTAY
CPA
Canada
Col. Ralston
Col
Col Ralston
bip
gustice
Russians claim 25 miles advance with 12,900 prisoners
A new war bulletin says the Red Army pushed about 25 miles northwest toward Stalmerth and captured 12,900 additional prisoners, bringing total taken to 36,098 in this area. German casualties were reported in the latest clash as well.
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RUSSIA
GiON
MCLEON
Wiednesday
Red army
Allied forces push Axis back near Tunis in Mediterranean flare
North Africa reports describe a broader fighting arc around Tunis as an American French force delays the German advance screen to the southwest while a British unit batters a northern screen along the coast. Algiers port reports say air raids caused damage despite strong anti aircraft fire amid intensified Axis pressure.
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TUNIS
HEDQUARTIERS
North Africa
FAPA
Tuniia
Iscal
drov
Mediterranean
LMISTERDAM
LONDON
Amsterdam
Britain
Baye
Royal Air Force
Evening Standard
Netherlands
peente
Bembanstaing
POLAND
C.P
Heinrich Himmler
Sazt Gestepe
ALGIERS
RAS
Reuters
Morocco
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