Germans Push in Luxembourg and Belgium Fronts
Allied weather favored the enemy as the German offensive pressed on in Luxembourg and toward Bas eB en, with a vital Antwerp route cut at Vele mont and a second drive nearing Sedan. Reports say German strength was massed opposite Bradley's command, while Volkssturm efforts proved smaller in scope, and Allied materiel and manpower remained plentiful overall.
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Malmedy
Stavelot
Antwerp
Velemont
Associated Press
Luxemurg
Sedan
Omar N. Bradley
12Th
Eisenparns
Patie
Rhine
United Press
Tcch
von Rundstedt
Volkssturm
People's Army
Volkasturm
Sicily Sardinia To Get More Regional Autonomy
The Italian cabinet decreed expanded regional autonomy for Sicily and Sardinia. The High Commissioners will gain more power and consultative bodies will be set up to aid Commissioners and transmit local wishes on autonomy and local government issues.
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Sicily
Sardinia
Rome
Sard Inia
Islands
Russians Prepare Secret Polish Plain Offense In Winter Drive
Moscow reports hint at a major winter operation aimed along the Polish plain into Germany. The plan, delaying from the Stalingrad winter push, could involve up to six Army groups and follows U S calls for a second front.
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Moscow
Germany
Stalingrad
United States
Nazi Offensive Rolls On In Belgium Headlines Across Nation
Black on German offensive dominates front pages with banners like Nazis Still Gain and Greatest Battle of the War. Papers report fresh German gains in Belgium and Luxembourg as U S troops suffer heavy losses and endure ruptured lines.
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Army News Service
New York
New York World-Telegram
New York Post
New York Sun
World-Telegram
Paris
United Press
James McGlincy
Detroit Free Press
United States
New York Times
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Herald Tribune
U. S
Belgium
Daily News
Buffalo Evening News
Luxembourg
Bataan
Chicago Sun
Detroit News
Chicago Tribune
St. Paul
Pioneer Press
Indianapolis Star
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Wyoming State Tribune
Cheyenne
1St Army
Fort Worth
Czechoslovakia Pledges Loyalty to Soviet Union
In London on December 22 Acting Foreign Minister Hubert Ripka said Czechoslovakia stands loyally by the Soviet Union and will maintain that stance regardless of future international changes. He asserted the Soviet Union will understand Czechoslovakia’s needs and its important position in Europe.
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London
Czechoslovakia
Soviet Union
Hubert Ripka
Europe
Allied forces breach Lamone defenses near Faenza
Eighth Army entered the town from the northeast and found substantial booty and equipment. German positions south of Battocavallo and near Faenza loosened, with retreat toward the Senio River. On the Fifth Army front Allied patrols probed fronts with little change. Patrols were active along the Tossignano right flank. Enemy aircraft dropped bombs at night with no damage or casualties reported.
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Eighth Army
Bagnacavallo
Faenza
Senio
Tossignano
Death of Fascist Leader Farinacci Reported by Berlin Radio
London report states Roberto Farinacci, a top Mussolini ally and former secretary-general of the Fascist Party, died in an unspecified accident. He served on the Fascist Grand Council from 1935 until its 1943 dissolution.
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London
Roberto Farinacci
Mussolini
Berlin Radio Today
Fascist Party
Farinacci
Fascist Grand Council
Gruenther Receives Knight of Malta Cross in Rome
ADVANCED ALLIED FORCE HEADQUARTERS reports Maj. Gen. Alfred M. Gruenther Chief of Staff of the 15th Army Group and Commodore Humbert W. Ziroli senior U S Naval Liaison officer in Italy were awarded the Cross of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta in the Palace of Malta. The honors were conferred by Prince Fra Ludovico Chigi Albani, Grand Master of the Order.
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Sovereign Military Order of the Knights of Malta
Alfred M. Gruenther
15Th Army Group
Humbert W. Ziroli
U. S
Italy
Palace of
Malta
Fra Ludovicco Chigi Albabi
Order of the Knights of Malta
Fall In Bud Your Excuse Is Too Corny
Louisville report on 24 year old farmhand Albert J Hause who claimed he did not know farm boys must register for selective service while working near Nicholasville Kentucky. He admitted lacking a draft registration card due to being out of touch with events. He told court prosecutor he knew there was a war but questioned the draft rule.
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Louisville
Albert J. Hause
John Dougherty
Hause
Nicholasville
Infantry Gains Top Manpower Under New Draft System
Washington reports Lt Gen. Ben Lear states the Army’s Profile System shifts draftees toward combat roles. As war offensive grows, air forces were mobilized earlier, but the final phase favors infantry with a high share of top refills going to ground combat units.
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Washington
Ben Lear
Army
Lear
Crisis news via dialup in Athens prompts direct briefing
In Athens on December 22 the Allied Information Service began broadcasting via phone on dial 14 to provide straight crisis updates. The line targets ELAS-controlled areas to curb rumors and give listeners the correct information about the Greek crisis.
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Athens
Allied Information Service
ELAS
Soviet Two Front Drives Open in Hungary and Latvia
Soviet troops launched two major offensives in Hungary and Latvia as German lines near Budapest and Lake Balaton show strain. Tolbukhin regrouped forces near Szekesfehervar while a large pincers movement threatened Buda pest from Danubian bridgeheads. Russian reports indicate renewed pressure west of the Danube and on the southern Slovakia front.
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Hungary
Latvia
Danube
Budapest
Lake Balaton
Tolbukhin
Szekesfehervar
Tolbukhin-Malinovsky
Dan
Paris Alerts For Spies Wearing Allied Uniforms
Paris and much of France were on alert as reports said German soldiers wearing American and British uniforms and using American gear appeared. Police checked thousands in Paris and radio warned guards to detect infiltrators dressed as Allied troops.
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Paris
France
Germany
Monnet Arrives in Washington for Lend Lease Talks
French Commissioner Jean Monnet arrived in Washington to meet with Secretary of State Stettinius and Lend Lease officials. He aims to secure more supplies to strengthen the French war effort.
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Washington
Jean Monnet
Edward R. Stettinius, Jr
Reuter
Monnet
Lend Lease
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