German Disaster in Don Looms
Moscow dispatch reports a major Soviet push in the middle Don region with Russian advances pushing 10 to 13 miles, reclaiming towns and villages, destroying Axis strength and capturing over 3,000 troops plus 6,800 prisoners. The drive, aimed at Rostov line areas, claims seizure of a railway town and a large center as part of a broader campaign eclipsing other fronts. The Stalingrad area also sees renewed Soviet offensives while Moscow’s northwest front braces for counterattacks.
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Moscow
Middle
Don
Maajor
Nazi Aise
Ane
Hind
Red Army
Donbositt
Rostov
Stalingrad
Don Campaim
Atalingrad
Toelolds
Jong
Mideast Caucasus
Middle Don
Kateynskaya
Thy
Naal
Velixye
Luki
Darlan Question Settled French Problem Simpler Leader
The report discusses Admiral Darlan's death and its potential impact on Allied strategy with France's vast African territories. It notes his long service, seniority, and difficult relationships with England, the United States, and de Gaulle. The piece analyzes how his position influenced military leaders and colonial governance during World War II.
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Capt
Jon
Darlan
United States
Britain
Francy
Eisenhower
Caesar
Datlan
United Nations
England
Nelson
Darian
Oran
Fugland
Oh. Craige
Darish
de Gaulle
France
Daly
Sub Built on Great Lakes To Join Fleet
A new submarine built at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, arrived in Chicago after a Lake Michigan trip from Manitowoc. It is a cruiser-type sub displacing 1528 tons. The vessel then passed through the Chicago drainage canal and the Illinois Waterway to Lockport for dry docking before continued tow to New Orleans via the Mississippi.
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Chicago
U.S
Manitowas Shipbuilding Company
Cicagos Drainage Canal
Tjnoia Waterway
Lockport
Linais
Mississippi
New Or
Teanis
Jap Counter Attacks in Burma Fail to Dislodge Forces
New Delhi dispatch reports British units pushing toward Akyab face initial resistance in the Chin Hills north of Akyab as Japanese counter-attacks fail to break through. Allied air raids on Toungoo and Akyab continue from low altitudes with limited opposition.
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New Delhi
Akyab
Chin Hills
TAF
Toungon
Burma
Can Goods Rationing Forecast by Wickard and Davis
Washington dispatch reports Secretary of Agriculture Claude Wickard and Uniforming Director Elmer Davis will announce a nationwide rationing program for canned goods on a Sunday broadcast at 7 PM. The plan uses a point system and requires War Ration Book No. 2, likely six weeks away. A WPB order limits canned goods per person for 1844, with prewar consumption around 44 pounds per person.
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Washington
INS
Claude A. Wickard
Secretary of Agriculture
US 8S
Elmer Davis
Ieh
OBA
WPB
All Dead Nazis Are Good Nazis
An INS report from New York on December 26 describes a radio broadcast quoting Das Reich era propaganda. It mentions German families facing extinction as male descendants were killed in the war and includes remarks attributed to Joseph Goebbels.
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WEW
York
INS
Joseph Goebbels
Ralph
Cng
Allies Reach Within 12 Miles of Tunis In North Africa
Allied forces drive toward Tunis as British Eighth Army advances from the coast toward Tripoli. American and British spearheads close on Tunis from the west while French forces push through Sui Libya to intercept Rommel’s retreat. Submarines sink several enemy ships as fighting continues across Libya and Tunisia.
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London
INS
Aliad
Colt
Tonle
Algiers
Eighth Army
Sirte
Tripoli
Tunisia
United Nations
Libya
Cnadares
Sui Libya
Africa Corps
Rommel
Yno Re
Christmoas
Tunis- Bizette
Trebon
Sousse
Coraraunique
Morarea
Pichon
Kalr“punn
Bouste
Mediterranean
Uncle Sam Warns Wis Boys About Pretty Chinese Girls
A World War II era guide warns American soldiers in the Far East to avoid Chinese women and places of amusement, noting cultural differences and potential danger. The handbook stresses manners, conduct, and avoiding relationships, while describing Chinese women as both freer in some respects and more restrained in others.
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Uncle Sam
Washington
Dee
Sam
Far East
Army Baedeker
Lot Nore
Tan EU Wen
China
America
Bam
U. S
K.P
Pdemandon
Evelin
Wake Bombed By U S
New York dispatch reports a Tokyo broadcast via the Federal Communications Commission stating four attacking bombers were shot down when U S forces bombed Wake Island in the central Pacific. The Japan News Agency says Japan was ready for counterattacks and seeks a chance to strike back as battles near the Marianas continue.
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New York
Dezen
Wake Island
Mid Pacific
Tokyo
Federel Communications Commission
Miawag
Dommary
Domel
Japan
Japanese Imperial Navy
Bomel Declarerd
Four Army Flyers Die In Plane Crash Near Eagle Pass
Four Army officers were killed when their training ship crashed late Saturday about 16 miles northeast of Eagle Pass. The dead include Second Lieut William Jones navigator son of Mrs Glyde H Tees Millshoro Texas and Aviation Cadet A Hiller of Salli Kansas and Aviation Cadet Onc 4 Hov Inen Detroit Michigan. Lieut L M Taylor reports the cause unavailable and a board of officers will investigate. Jones formerly practiced law in San Antonio and was UT Austin graduate.
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Hondo al
Piualides
Mitch
William 2. Jones
Glyde H. Tees
Millshoro
Texas
A. Hiller
Salli
Kaun
Avialion Cadat Onc
Hov
Inen
Detroit
Mich
Leutenant Taylor
Army
Jones
San Antonio
University of Texas
Escape After U S Ship Blasted Off East Coast Port
Two members of a merchant vessel crew escaped in lifeboats after the ship was torpedoed in the north Atlantic in mid November. The merchant crew totaled four and a gun crew of eleven abandoned ship in three boats. a fourth boat was damaged by the explosion.
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AW East Coast
Ins
United States
Wee Hfekonts
North Atlantic
Gulf Small Craft Warnings Ordered
Gulf small craft warnings were issued from Brownsville Texas to Morgan City Louisiana by the weather bureau in New Orleans. Winds up to 85 miles per hour were forecast as of December 26.
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New Orleans
Brownsville
Texas
Morgan City
Weathorn Bureau
Allies Down 12 Jap Planes in Three-Pronged Assault
Allied bombers swept New Britain and New Guinea in a three-pronged offensive Saturday inflicting damage on at least two enemy vessels and strikes on communications centers across a wide area. General MacArthur’s headquarters reported no Allied losses. several Japanese planes were shot down during the attacks.
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United Nations
Australia
INS
New Britain
New Guinea
Thor
MacArthur
Giraud Named New High Commissioner for French Africa
Gen Henri Giraud, 83, chosen as high commissioner for French North and West Africa succeeding the assassinated Admiral Darlan. The selection followed news of Darlan’s death and aims to unite French forces with Allied NATO in the war against the Axis. He had escaped German capture and shifted from Vichy to Allied control.
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Algiers
Henri Honore Giraud
Freire
Darlan
Anpetrol Coupes
Giraud
Yadio
Barkan
Frevelt High Commissariat Fo
North Aid
Kvamen Iberg
Davlan
Efter
Algins
Angilieary
United Nations
Charles Dé Gaulle
Nas
Vichy
Gineral Giraud
BBC
General de Gaulle
France
de Galle
London
Daylan
Dwight
D. Ricenhower
North Athenty
Ranisin
America
Girard
Gifts Cheer Legless Girl in Christmas Spirit
Dec 26. Porched by illness to forepa plans for Christmas celebration Mary Drury a year old legless after a wheel accident last week was cheered by holiday girls and messages from victims of similar accidents. Messages from Dessie Simpson Stewart Hackensack and Anthony Battle Creek aged 9 both lost legs in train accidents brought encouragement. High fever altered plans but condition not reported as dangerous. hospital staff noted appetite may improve before Christmas.
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N. J
Chrisimas
Mary Drury
Kane
T Hose
Dessie Simpson
Stewarc
Hackensack
85 000 Pounds of Hose Collected
The WPA announced the first month of a nationwide salvage program collected 140 000 pounds of hosiery including 2 804 000 pairs of stockings. The effort, valued at $5 000 pounds, will produce gunpowder bags and supports war needs.
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Washington
Insi
WPA Today
Colleelon
Defense Supplies Corp
Britain-bound convoy fights off U boats for four days
A British admiralty report details a four day and night battle as a convoy bound for Britain fought off U boat packs in heavy seas. Two subs were damaged by depth charges from destroyers Viscount, Fame, and Acanthus, with Potentia and Montbredta aiding screening. The Fare rammed and sunk a sub after an aerial and gun duel, and most enemy crew were captured or perished.
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London
U.ns
Britsh Admiralty
Conway
Pscor
Rhea
Visabay
Nowewer
Lonyoy
Sips
Leas
Fame
Acanthus
Potentitia
Maontbretta
Potenha
Montbredta
Admiralty
Walt
Fae
North Atlantic
Middle Atlantic
Natal
Freetown
Grima
Censorship Appeal Urges Protecting Military Details
A censorship office warns readers not to reveal troop names or unit assignments to avoid aiding the enemy. The plea highlights daily risks as informants could expose the strength and movements of American forces in Australia, the Atlantic, and other theaters. Citizens are urged to withhold personal identifiers and avoid sharing locations of sailors and soldiers.
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Batlic
Ganic Military Walte
John Jones
C Soft Ieips
Sabors
Austrailia
Tom Brown
Wisconsin
Atlantic
Office of Censorship
Austra
Dubibah Ke
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Ney Pasy Lessona
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Moines
Ong
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Lance
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Norman Lowery
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