Churchill Addresses Congress on War Progress and Alliance
Winston Churchill forecast major American war production gains by 1942 and a continued long, hard conflict. He praised U S Britain coordination, noted Soviet victories, and affirmed Allied resolve while urging punishment for Axis aggressors. Crowds in Washington listened as he stressed unity and future victory.
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Britain
Japan
United States
Churchill
Roosevelt
Africa
Europe
Washington
Wake Island Garrison Size Clarified
The report that 3,000 naval and marine personnel defended Wake Island is incorrect. The garrison total strength was under 400 officers and men.
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Central Pacific
Wake Island
Civilians Work on Island Tied to Prisoner Claim
About 1,000 civilians are engaged in construction on the island, possibly explaining the enemy claim that 1,400 prisoners were captured. Eastern Pacific naval operations against enemy submarines continue vigorously. There is nothing new to report from other areas.
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Pacific
Brisk air activity as Japanese bombard near Manila
The army reports Japanese raids and heavy air activity around Manila and provincial towns. Manila defense is dismantled. Nasugbu landings denied. MacArthur reorganizes Luzon lines near Lingayen gulf amid heavy enemy reinforcement signals.
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Nasuebu
Manila Bay
Washington
San Pablo
Laguna
Santa Cruz
Los Banos
Laguna Province
Nueva Ecija
Tarlac
Lingayen Gulf
Luzon
Philippines
Douglas MacArthur
War Department
United States Army
Far East
Philippines Dispatch Says No New Developments
The Philippines continues to report no new developments as of now with officials noting there is nothing to report. No major events or actions are announced and authorities urge calm and continued attention.
Senate Hears Prime Minister Churchill in Informal Session
The Senate convened in an informal session with Prime Minister Churchill meeting at noon EST. House routine business followed, with no major legislative action announced. Congress observed a Christmas Day recess yesterday.
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Diplomatic Corps
Cabinet
Senate
Congress
Churchill
United States
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Hatch To Rest For Month On Gulf Coast Trip
Senator Hatch of New Mexico, ordered by his physician to rest for a month, was traveling by car to the gulf coast. He left yesterday and planned a leisurely drive with no itinerary announced. At his first stop he telegraphed his secretary that he was feeling better every mile.
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Washington
Hatch
D-Nm
Gulf Coast
Gulf
W. H. McMains
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