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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1943
Page
1
A mixed roundup from Portland to Denver covers induction line chatter in Oregon, a burglary and forgery case near St Helens, a Hollywood chaos scene at Vine Street, festive tree buying in Denver, and a city police report on a bicycle collision near Bay City.
Soviet forces under General Redion Mahnthen breached the German Fava line 23 miles east of Kremenchug and overran towns northeast of Faemer. The drive, marked by heavy bombardment, captured Tebuleno and Chimpa dovcka, with 17 German tanks destroyed and numerous prisoners taken. Soviet units pressed toward Znamenka while threatening Krivoi Rog and the Dnieper bend.
Allied planners show invasion potential across the Marshall Islands and New Britain as the United States launches the new 6,000 ton battleship Wisconsin and expands a vast fleet. Submarine successes push enemy losses toward Attack totals. MacArthur officers express optimism about beating Japan without a full mainland invasion. Bombing raids targeting New Britain and Dutch New Guinea intensify.
The $90,000,000 Wisconsin was launched into the Delaware at the Philadelphia navy yard on the second anniversary of Pearl Harbor. Mrs. Walter S. Goodland christened the vessel as 35,000 spectators watched. Navy officials praised the ship as strengthening allied efforts against Japan and Germany, with Governor Goodland dedicating the ship to Wisconsin service members from World War I and II.
London report says King George I has influenza and will be confined to his rooms for several days. The king’s illness is part of a wider outbreak with 376 deaths in London and major cities for the week ending November 27. The attack is not considered serious and his last public appearance was last Thursday at a field inspect.
War reporters describe the arrival of casualties from the Gilbert Islands now on the seaplane ramp. Ambulances, litters, drivers, medical officers, and escorting crews are present as officials seek details from Tarawa and Makin. The scene shows sunburned faces and wounded boys, some smiling, some silent, with cigarettes handed by boat crews as the night work begins.
Izvestia extolled the Roosevelt Stalin Churchill Teheran talks calling the four days at the roundtable a unity of purpose on war and postwar peace. The editorial noted Stalin’s safe return through snow and zero cold and emphasized full Soviet satisfaction with the outcomes.
London dispatches report a high level conference involving President Roosevelt Prime Minister Churchill and President Ismet Inonu of Turkey in North Africa. The talks touch on Turkey's future role with the Allies in World War II and reference a 1939 British Turkish pact. Berlin and Swedish sources suggest Ankara may be involved in broader Allied discussions headed from Cairo Teheran and ongoing deliberations.
Washington reports a rise in influenza across parts of the country described as a normal seasonal increase by a Public Health Service spokesman. He notes figures for the week ending November seven show no pattern like 1918, despite British reports of deaths, and urges staying home to limit spread amid civilian staff shortages.
The Good Fellows report a total of 490 raised for their Christmas fund after a generous $100 contribution from a local firm. A plea letter is shared urging further donations to help families in need with food and clothing this holiday season.
London dispatch argues Germany faces three-to-two manpower inferiority with 320 divisions abroad, 5.5 million troops and 3.5–4 million support staff. It claims Soviet strength exceeds Berlin’s, while Allied ground power in the Mediterranean and Britain nears 2 to 3.9 million, with German air power weakened to about 1,200–1,500 bombers and 2,500–3,000 fighters.
Premier Stalin safely returned to Moscow from Tehran after a 1706 mile perilous flight through snow and freezing temps. The wartime accord on concerted action and the second front loomed as the main result of the summit. Moscow radio aired the Roosevelt Churchill Stalin communiqué as crowds stood in snow listening with relief.
President Roosevelt rejected a resolution to commemorate the December 7 attack calling it a day of infamy. He argues the event should not be celebrated as a holiday while praising the mobilization that expanded the armed forces and showcased American industry and unity against the axis powers.
Washington analysts forecast 1943 as the last year of home front preparation with major Allied offensives against Germany and Japan. They note Teheran and Cairo agreements shaping a three pronged final assault while watching Turkey's potential role and Balkans operations.
The Tokyo radio quoted an imperial communique claiming 193000 Allied soldiers killed or disabled and 2728 Allied planes destroyed on the south Pacific and Aleutian fronts from December to November. It also alleged 158 ships accounted for and Allied strength at 4000000 men, with Japanese losses listed as 32962 killed and 313 planes lost.
Allied reports say Fifth Army infantry overran strong Nazi positions in a 25 square mile objective near Monte Camino and Monte Maggiore as British forces cross the Moro river on the Adriatic front. American and British units push, while weather and flooded terrain hamper operations across Italy.
The senate finance committee met in executive session to speed a new revenue bill of 2.14 billion dollars through Congress before Christmas. Members indicate the bill is modest compared with prior proposals and expect only limited impact on the average taxpayer. Chairman Walsh notes a push to raise revenue, but Committee members doubt further gains are likely. The House already passed a higher tax plan, arguing further taxes could disrupt the economy.
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