News Analysis on MacArthur Supply Lines and Holland Fronts
The piece discusses U S forces securing MacArthur’s supply routes to the Philippines and authorizing civilian goods while Western Front actions press into Holland. British and Canadian troops push the German lines toward the Ruhr region as American drives at Aachen and Mets continue amid rain and snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
MacArthur
Philippines
Olland
France
Belfom
Holland
Onis
Aachen
Mets
Fosges
Pacific: Save Communications Navy battle near Leyte
Japan's carrier force tried a three pronged assault to disrupt American supply lines to the Philippines but was repelled by U S carrier air power. MacArthur's forces on Leyte Island pressed their hold while the Japanese ships sustained heavy losses and retreated.
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Japan
Imperial Navy
Douglas Macartthur
Philippines
U. S.ltd
Surigao Straits
Leyte
San Bernardinoo Straits
Thei
Formosan
Acm
Homis Cy Kinkaid
Mv9
Formoses
MacArthur
Leyte Island
Samer Istend
Sag Fianico Straits
Eastern Front and Norway Invasions Amid Global World War II Turbulence
Reporting from the war fronts, German forces pull back in Italy as Allied advances press the line. In the north, Soviet troops reach Kirkenes in Norway while fighting across East Prussia and Hungary slows the Red Army near Budapest.
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Italy
Iteir
Albert Kesselring
Balagra
Pe Veiler
Norway
Norwar
Ki al Meretskow
Arctic
Kirkenes
East Prussia
Tosowers
Hungary
Sudepest
Austria
Budapest
Surplus Holdings and Postwar Economic Plans
The report outlines WPB actions to boost civilian goods next year including infants and children's wear, vacuum cleaners, bedding, and automotive parts amid wartime controls. It notes 16 percent of private and public facilities will be sold, roads require heavier postwar capacity, and rail and housing markets face shifts as reconstruction and highway plans proceed.
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Wer
WPB
J. A. Krug
Germany
U. S
American Road Builders Association
Charles M. Upham
Upham
ODT Says Women Are Different After All
The Office of Defense Transportation warns employers that women and men differ in physical, psychological, and experiential factors affecting job ability. It notes differences in joints and dexterity and claims women are less suited for mechanical tasks yet show greater dexterity in sewing and related duties.
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ODT
Rosie
Office of Defense Transportation
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