Red Star reports Stalingrad recaptures Yuzhnaya hill
The Red Star claims Soviet forces recaptured Yuzhnaya hill on the southern flank of Stalingrad, pushing 2 to 5 miles outward while defending against seven German counterattacks with up to 70 tanks. Kurgan hill had been taken earlier by Major General Alexei Rodintzev’s troops as the siege strains continued.
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Moscow
Stalingrad
Yuzhnaya
Red Star
Volga River
Volga
Kurgan
Alexei Rodintzev
Steppes
Sub government under the New Deal party exposed at C I O convention
Westbrook Pegler reviews Boston C I O convention disclosures by union leaders like John L Lewis and Phil Murray. He cites Murray and Alan Haywood recalling coercive power, rival unions, and accusations of dual unionism amid a labor power struggle and anti civil authority rhetoric.
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New Deal
Boston
Phil Murray
The
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
Mine Workers’ Union
Murray
Mr. Murray
John
Lewis
United States
John Wis
John Lewis
Alan Haywood
Mr. Haywood
Civilian Officials To Control Output In WW II Munitions
Washington reports that civilian officials won control of munitions output after a verbal clash with the armed services. President Roosevelt brokered the agreement placing Charles E. Wilson of the Production Board in charge of aircraft production with WPB oversight, while other items remain under service scheduling.
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Washington
Cvilian
Roosevelt
Deman
Charles E. Wilson
Aircraft Production
WPB
Donald M. Nelson
Wilson
Armed Services
Nder
Ison
Army, Mavy and Maritime Commission
Labor draft danger seen in farm manpower shortfall
President John Brandt of the Nation Cooperative Milk Producers' Federation warned that manpower shortages for farms could trigger Wagner Act and Fair Labor Standards Act coverage, forcing farm hours and wages controls. He argued drafting workers would risk reducing production and upset balance between defense, food, and operations. The remarks were for the federation's 26th annual meeting with dairy representatives from 41 states.
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Chicago
John Brandt
The
Nation Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation
Brandt
Federation
Cooperative Dairy Industry
Release of Allied Prisoners From Oran Harbor After Internment
An allied spokesman announced the release of 157 unshaven Norwegian seamen and 50 British naval personnel interned near Oran for nine months to two years. They joined a prior group of 40 and about 20 Dutch seamen, with 33 Greeks and Belgians also being released.
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Oran
Algiers
Rejuvenated French Army May Be Supplied, WPB Says
U S officials discuss mobilizing private capital for postwar rebuilding as Ferdinand Eberstadt warns war may require a rejuvenated French army. He cites enormous war production but notes regulatory chaos. NA M president Witherow emphasizes American ideals and fighting to save America.
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New York
United States
War Production Board
Ferdinand Eberstadt
WPB
National Association of Manufacturers
W. P. Witherow
Blaw- Knox Company
Russia
America
TVA
Danube
Army, Navy and Maritime Commission
Sites Are Chosen for Rubber Plant Production
Senator Thomas says all sites for synthetic rubber plants have been chosen and funding approved for 800000 tons annually. He notes the program under William Jeffers will use 600000 tons from petroleum and 200000 from grain alcohol, with construction and equipment delays ahead.
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Washington
Dec
Thomas
Oklahoma
Senate
William Jeffers
Guadalcanal Patrols Report Light Guns and Killed Japanese
American units on Guadalcanal seized three light artillery pieces six machine guns and killed 51 Japanese in several actions. An army patrol wiped out 11 enemies and captured a 70 mm gun while marines killed 25 and captured a 75 mm and a 30 mm gun on different patrols. Another marine patrol captured six machine guns and killed 15 Japanese as attacks continued along the upper Lunga river.
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Washington
Guadalcanal
Solomons
Navy
Marine Corps
Lunga
Cramer Given A 5 Year Term
Anthony Cramer a 42 year old Torkville mechanic was convicted of treasonable aiding two of eight saboteurs landed by submarine in June and sentenced to 45 years in prison plus a $10000 fine. Federal Judge Henry W Goddard imposed the term and defense counsel Harold Medina said an appeal would follow.
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New York
Anthony Cramer
Torkville
United States
Henry W. Goddard
Harold Medina
Cramer
Werner Thiel
Edward J. Kerling
Florida
Federal Bureau of Investigation
18 Year Olds to Register in Louisiana December 11 17
Louisiana begins selective service registration for 18 year olds from July 1 1942 birthdate onward. Registrations run December 11 17 inclusive with schedules by birth dates and war time provisions. Registrations occur 9 am to 5 pm with following rules if birthdays fall on Sunday or holiday.
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New Orleans
Selective Service
Louisiana
Raymond H. Fleming
Fleming
United States
Continental
Leeing
Generous Santa Appeals From Frugal Child Letters
Frayed Christmas pleas from readers depict hardship and faith in Santa. A nine year old girl, seven year old sister, and two brothers ask Good Fellows for help as father is ill and unable to work. A 53 year old West Monroe woman seeks groceries clothing or fruit. A boy outlines his wish as the page continues.
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Santa Claus
Santa
West Monroe
Mr. Good Fellows
Good Fellows
Il Duce urges hatred as war toll rises in Italy
Mussolini delivers an 81 minute wartime address urging Italians to hate and resist, while warning of prolonged air attacks. He cites Italy's 30 month toll: 172 ships and 94,182 dead plus 232,700 prisoners, with Allied bombings causing deaths and injuries. He vows Rome will not be inferior to Britain or Russia and that Germany will reinforce Italy with strong contributions.
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London
Mussolini
Italy
Il Duce
Churchill
Rome
Caesar
mid-Mediterranean
Fromtaly
Germany
Five More Japanese Ships Sunk by U S Submarines
Washington December 2 United States naval pressure against Japan's supply lines grew as American submarines sank at least five more Nipponese ships. Navy figures show 98 ships sunk 22 probably sunk and 28 damaged to date plus a destroyer a 9000 ton tanker and three cargo ships. Admiral Nimitz said warships would press toward areas more strongly held by the enemy as medals were presented at Pearl Harbor.
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Washington
United States
Japan
Pacific
Chester W. Nimitz
Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor
Nimitz
51 Service Men and 2 WAVES Die in Club Fire
A Cocoa nut Grove nightclub fire in Boston on Saturday claimed the lives of at least 51 service members and two WAVES. The dead include 26 naval personnel, 17 army members, five coast guardsmen, and three marines. WAVES Helen V. Brooks of Winthrop and Grace E. Brown of Waltham were among the deceased. An undetermined number were injured.
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Boston
Cocoanut Grove
Army
Coast
First Service Command
Chelsea Naval Hospital
Boston Fire Survivors Face Pneumonia Turmoil After Cocoanut Grove Fire
Thirty five survivors of the Cocoanut Grove disaster in Boston developed pneumonia in addition to burns as calls grow for stricter night club safety rules modeled on theater codes. Officials closed 51 clubs and banned entertainment while investigators work and debates over building codes and public safety continue.
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Boston
Cocoanut Grove
Chicago
Boston Committee On Public Safety
Boston License Commission
Leverett Saltonstall
Providence
R. L
Bureau of Police and Fire
Robert C. Blood
New Hampshire
Saltonstall
American Institute of Architecture
Massachusetts Association of Architects
John Henry Carroll
Block Pigeonholing of Tariff Measure
Washington December 2 The House Ways and Means Committee blocked a year end move to pigeonhole a wartime tariff power bill. It directed Chairman Doughton to introduce a modified measure granting tariff powers but dropping immigration override. A public hearing was set to begin soon with wide nationwide participation.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Roosevelt
Doughton
North Carolina
Jenkins
Ohio
Bizerte and Tunis Bombed in Big Allied Raids
Allied forces bombed Bizerte and Tunis as Americans and French troops crossed the Tunis coastal road north of Gabes denying Axis land access to Tripoli. Reports cited Moroccan radio and Allied headquarters, noting setbacks to the German air force and continued fighting.
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London
Kenneth A. N. Anderson
Tunis
Bizerte
Tunisia
Morocco
Berlin
Gabes
Tripoli
Hitler
Libya
Eighth Army
el Agheila
Gas Rationing Forum Set At Central Grammar School
U.S. Office of Price Administration official Goodman and fuel rationing officer Barnette will lead a gas rationing clinic Thursday at 7 30 p m at Central Grammar School in an open forum. Chamber president Kilpatrick urges traveling salesmen and jobbers to attend and discuss Share-the-Ride clubs and itineraries for consolidation.
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U.S
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National Association of Manufacturers’ Convention
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Decatur (Ill
Jack Boyer
Inferno
Charles Lund
City Hospital
Goodman
Barnette
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