Forrestal Credits Land Sea Air Team
Navy Secretary Forrestal hailed a united land sea and air force as the keystone of victory praising MacArthur and troops in the Philippines and noting naval transport aided operations. Admiral King reflected on three years as Fleet Command emphasizing amphibious actions shaping World War II and naval achievements.
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Forrestal
Washington
ANS
Navy
Europe
MacArthur
Philippines
King
Ernest B. King
United States
Fort Festa
Fleet
Secretary Comments On Trip To Athens
Washington reports Secretary of State Edward R. Stettinius Jr said Churchill and Eden’s Athens trip was not a surprise to the U S government and that London had informed him in advance. He noted Britain keeps Washington informed on Greek developments and reaffirmed U S support for the Greek people choosing their own government.
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Washington
Churchill
Anthony Eden
Athens
Edward R. Stettinius, Jr
London
Stettinius
United States
800000th German Prisoner Taken On Christmas Eve
Washington reports the 800000th German prisoner on the Western Front since D Day was captured on Christmas Eve. The War Department announced today that at least 13273 German prisoners have been taken since the start of the current German offensive, according to preliminary figures.
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Washington
Western Front
D Day
War Department
Army of 200000 Predicted After War
Washington dispatch reports Brig. Gen. John Mc Aulet Palmer of the War Department Special Planning Division outlines a postwar force plan. A regular army of 200,000 to 300,000, National Guard about the same, and organized reserves of at least 400,000 are envisioned as politically feasible. An annual class of 18 year olds would train a year and join services or reserves. selective service would call reserves in emergencies. Reserve officer paths include advanced ROTC or special studies. NCOs drawn from National Guard and reserves.
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Washington
John McAulet Palmer
War Department
Special Planning Division
Army-Navy Journal
Palmer
Regular Army
National Guard
Reserves
Reserve
New York Housing Authority Drafts Postwar Project
The New York City Housing Authority drafts a 260 million dollar public housing plan to clear slums and provide modern homes for 36 000 low income families in the first three years after the war.
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New York
New York City Housing Authority
Western Front Doughboys Keep Passwords To Selves
Near Humain Belgium on the Western Front a doughboy refuses a high ranking commander's request for the daily password. The soldier explains he has been told not to reveal the password to anyone, and the commander acknowledges the risk of discipline while pressing on.
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Humain
Belgium
POW Benefit Revue At Garrison Theater
An ENSA revue will appear at the Garrison Theatre Sunday at 1930 hours. Proceeds aid Allied POWs via the Red Cross war fund. Cast includes Lance Dossar, William Devlin, Tiazel Hughes, Leon Devey, John Smart, and Semprini from West End theatres and a British-born Italy bandleader. Tickets cost 25, 59, and 19 Ure for Allied troops, available at the American Red Cross Club, Rava Palace NAAPTY City, and ENSA Garrison Cineme.
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ENSA
Garrison Theatre
Red Cross War Fund
Lance Dossar
William Devlin
Tiazel Hughes
Leon Devey
John Smart
Semprini
Italy
al- Hed
American Red Cross Club
Rava! Palace
Naapty City
Public warned on robot and rocket bomb attacks
The Office of Civilian Defense issued precautionary guidance to state defense councils for public dissemination. It warned little or no advance warning is possible and urged constant alertness, especially in coastal areas, while stressing the advice is precautionary.
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U.S
Washington
Office of Civilian Defense
Stettinius Calls For World Peace Body to Prevent Robot Bombs
Secretary of State Edward R. Stettinius, Jr. warns in the Kiwanis magazine that robot bombing is likely within ten to twenty years unless a world peace organization is established. He cites the Dumbarton Oaks proposals as a key plan to avert disaster and notes missiles could be perfected to strike from thousands of miles away, challenging oceans and industrial power.
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Chicago
ANS
Edward R. Stettinius, Jr
Kiwanis Magazine
Stettinius
Dumbarton Oaks
Mixed Choir to Sing at New Year Eve Service
A 40 voice mixed choir from Headquarters MAAP directed by F Lt Wilfried Brarutek Matlock England will perform at a special New Year Eve service. The event takes place at Angi American Thuren Via San Pesquale on Sunday 1968 hours.
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Headquarters
MAAP
Wilfried Brarutek
Matlock England
Thuren
San Pesquale
National Income Reaches New High of 197 Billion
Washington reports 1944 totals set new records with national production at 197 billion dollars and national income at 159 billion. War purchases dominate spending while consumer outlays reach 96 billion. government nonwar spending 13 billion and private capital formation 2 billion. Net farm and unincorporated income up only slightly from 1943.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Commerce Department Econos Musts
Department
Jobs Key To Peace Wallace Declares
Vice President Henry A Wallace told the American Statistical Association that full U S employment is essential to lasting peace and endorsed a full employment bill to be introduced by Senator James E Murray. He said the government must plan ahead to keep national income at a 60 million postwar employment level by syncing public and private programs.
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Washington
ANS
Henry A. Wallace
U. S
American Statistical Association
Congress
James E. Murray
D. Mont
Roosevelt
Wallace
Federaal
England Postpones Shutting Ministry
London reports the Ministry of Economic Warfare will stay open beyond the week end while its functions are gradually transferred to the Foreign Office. No official reason given for the postponement.
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London
Britih
Forsien
Legiemient
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