Churchill Delays Full War Review to 1945 January
London December 19 Prime Minister Winston Churchill told the House of Commons he will not deliver a complete war review before January as a major battle unfolds He may address the world by radio if a Greek settlement is reached He refused a Greece debate saying the situation has greatly improved but remains unsettled amid questions over British tactics in Belgium and the resistance movement toward Brussels Churchill defended his past remarks on an organized putsch amid sharp exchanges with Labor MPs including Aneurin Bevan who called his conduct irresponsible.
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Belgium
Brussels
Aneurin Bevan
Bevan
University of Florence Purged Of 19 Fascists
With the 5th Army in Florence, Lt. Cal. Thomas Michie approved a report urging immediate suspension of 19 professors and administrators for fascist activity. Nineteen others were referred to the National Committee of Liberation, while two ousted Jewish professors were reinstated. The purge aims to reopen Italian universities and resume operations as Pisa and Siena recently reopened.
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University of Pisa
University of Siena
Raid Parade Shows Berlin In No 1 Spot
The USAAF lists its three year Raid Parade from December 7 1941 to December 7 1944 led by Berlin with 13717 tons of bomb weight followed by Ploesti 13098 Munich 12937 Vienna 1671 Merseberg 11891 and other targets including Cologne Hamm Brunswick Kassel Hamburg Ludwigshaven Kiel Budapest Frankfurt Saarbrucken Muenster Hannover Bremen Osnabruck and Wilhelmshaven in this ranking report.
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Wilhelmshaven
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RAF Heavies Press Assault on Gdynia
A large RAF force of Lancasters possibly 690 bombed the Polish port of Gdynia, dropping about 2,510 tons of bombs. Alongside, 1,306 Allied planes attacked railheads used for the German west front, totaling over 7,600 Allied sorties and 34,000 tons of explosives in a 43 hour strike. Ninth Air Force fighter bombers claimed 45 German planes down, with Luftwaffe losses over 235 planes in two days, and Allied losses at 5 planes.
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Reich Workers Informed Rights Will Be Restored
In SHAEPF on December 19 a Voice of Military Government broadcast briefed Germans in occupied territory about restoring workers rights. An ALl Ned spokesman said Nazi labor tyranny would end and workers could form democratic unions replacing the Nazi Labor Front, which will be abolished. Strikes or lockouts that threaten security will be barred.
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Famous Hungarian Weiss Arms Plant Reported Smashed
London reports that the Manfried Weiss Works near Budapest on the Danube has been wiped out after fierce fighting. Swedish engineer Ernst Filgerus said Germans evacuated movable plant sections while Russian shelling and bombing rained. He described panic among German garrisons as bridges were mined and a large tram area collapsed. He noted two Budapest battles, evacuation troubles, and a 14.5 hour trip to Vienna, far longer than normal.
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How U. S. Frag Bombs Being Dropped On Nazis
London report details a new 26 pound fragmentation bomb with wire wrapping. Experiments on cotton bales reportedly showed high fragment density per square inch. Col. Philip Schwartz says 90 percent of Allied Thunderbolts now carry an electrical fuse improving aiming accuracy over prior hand released bombs.
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Yanks Push Inland on Mindoro Amid Light Resistance
American forces advancing on Mindoro Island in the Philippines faced minimal ground opposition from Japanese troops. Airstrikes destroyed trucks near San Jose while the U S blitz continued toward Manila. MacArthur reported heavy enemy aircraft losses and significant naval damage as Lt Gen Bong added air victories.
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French General Laure de Tassigny to lead Alsace sector
SHAEF assigns General Laure de Tassigny commander of the French 1st Army for the Alsace sector on the western front. One French division under General Le Clerc and one American division to support. First time a French general leads an Allied army on the western front.
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Figaro
Japan Takes B-29 Bombs Second Day
Washington reports another day of B 29 bombing raids on Kyushu and Nagoya with large formations from Saipan bases striking Omura Yawata and other targets. Gen Hansell notes reconnaissance shows damaged assembly plants at Matusuboki and Mitsubishi Aircraft works, with most facilities gutted or out of operation.
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Omura
Yawata
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Nagoya
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Haywood Hansell Jr
21St Bomber Command
Mitsubishi Aircraft
Iranian Premier Pushes Oil Talks Based on Sales
Teheran reports Prime Minister Bayatt proposes resuming negotiations with the Soviet Union on a sale basis for oil to the Soviet market. Government bans concessions while hoping Russia will buy oil from North Iranian fields. Anti Russian press attacks have sparked government censorship and political tension.
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Post Office workers fund overseas Christmas greetings
Jefferson City Mo December 19 Postmaster Chet Platt said workers pay extra postage from their own pockets on thousands of overseas greetings so that the Army Navy and Marines won’t be disappointed. They contribute to a fund to cover shortages and send holiday wishes.
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Marines
Chet Platt
Japanese American Role In U S Services Lauded
Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson praised about 13000 to 15000 Americans of Japanese ancestry serving in U S forces during World War II. He cited the 300th Infantry Battalion for its overseas service and gallantry and noted the 442nd Combat Team has fought valiantly in Europe.
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Consultative Assembly To Debate Soviet Pact in Paris
Paris reports that the French Consultative Assembly will debate the French-Soviet pact on Thursday. Proceedings will begin with a report by Foreign Minister Georges Bidault and a possible closing statement by General Charles de Gaulle. Strong expectation of an unreserved approval vote across all circles.
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Charles de Gaulle
FDR Returns to Desk After Warm Springs Vacation
President Roosevelt resumes duties in Washington after a three week rest at Warm Springs Georgia. He reportedly gained weight and recovered strength as he took up responsibilities at the White House.
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