Journal Defends Stilwell Amid China War Tension
The Army and Navy Journal defends General Stilwell over Chiang Kai-Shek’s accusations of wasted Chinese lives. It notes U S Ambassador Gauss’s resignation and hints at Hurley replacement, with analysis of internal tensions and stalled U S Chinese relations as Nelson tours Chungking to boost munition production.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Joseph Wy
Joe” Stilwell
China-Burma-India
Chiang Kai-Shek
Stilwell
U. S
China
Clarence E. Gauss
Hls
Roosevelt
Patrick J. Hurley
Gauss
Wiling
Stinel
Wallace
Ghiang Kai Shek
Anteries
Uoriang
Hurley
Donald Nelson
War
Newsi
Elalog Jack
Aldgud
Stil
In-ehier
Unknown Pilot Sacrifices Life in Wilmington Crash
Eyewitnesses report a pilot steered a tying engine flight chamber onto a residential street in Wilmington to avoid striking homes. The craft plummeted from about 200 feet above Pacific Coast Highway 101 and exploded amid fire, with unclear casualties beyond the pilot.
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Wilmington
le Tinne
Yanks Tighten Grip on Leyte Pocket in Fierce Fighting
American forces of the 24th and 32d Infantry divisions pressed a widening operation against Japanese positions on northwestern Leyte. MacArthur announced the drive aimed to seal the enemy pocket near Limon and along the Ormoc corridor as hard fighting continued with air support and heavy shelling.
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Ormeon Road
Hartien
Lamon
Yamashita
Leyte
S6th
Bradley
Mt. Lob
Je Teally
Quediun
Pitth Army Air Force
Ormog
Ats
Jormoc
Lingo
Ormon Bay
Jay
Baya
Trelovan
T Ihe Island
Sein Vias
Yamaahita
Shuj
Limonara
Manin
Malis
Comemandér
Leyte “Barrison
Mikado
Fortes
Paper Reports Revolts Nazi Disorders Mount
London reports rising unrest in Germany with a foreign workers revolt in Munich and other demonstrations. Thousands of women and foreign workers joined protests, police did not fire initially, and Gestapo chief Himmler allegedly ordered a motorized column to Munich as arrests mounted.
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London
Cinsi—Raorl
Germany
Larnden Evening News
Munich
Nagldem
Free Germany Committee
Moscow
Btandard
Cauaed
Gestaps
Heimer Hinerth
Yank Fighters Destroy 86 Nazi Planes
American Mustang and Thunderbolt fighters, aiding U.S. heavy bombers from Italian bases, reported destroying 86 German planes in the air and on the ground. Fighter sweeps also crippled locomotives and oil cars, with American headquarters noting 61 German planes shot down on the ground.
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London
Wael
U.S
Vienna
Italy
U. S
Ui Reich
Usp
Niel Abeyilay
Leenfeld
Leipheim
Mengen
RAL Larenstars
Reich
Watine
Eteko
Ror
Lenessters
Batlers
Munster
Ablelds
Udine
Aviano
Villstranen
Micenza
Micanwifse
Enery
Taly
Strick
Brescia
Verona
Train wreck injures twenty near Jessup Georgia
Twenty persons were injured today when a passenger train of the Atlantic Coast Line railroad left the rails near Jessup Georgia. None of the injured were noted as voters in the TU, B, or related services.
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Ghuss
Sie Tamiomi
Uelixe Passiger
Atlantic Coast Line
Jessup
Tu, B
Future Wars By Rockets Foreseen
London NOV 16 Here experts predict rockets will reshape future warfare and peaceful uses. Prof A M Low and Edward Pendray say rockets could reach 1000 miles, with radar and television guidance, and may be used for cargo and exploration after a war. They caution accuracy and safety remain incomplete.
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PROM
A. M. Low
Thorns C. Watrond Cops
S. London
Aly
Fadia Contro
Ith Tender
Smice
Ite
Allaw J. Funcii
N. S
Conversht
Fon. S
Pittsburgh
Tna
Qertany
G. Edward Penizay
American Rocket Society
International News Service
Pondroy
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
Pendray
Tang Géstance Mall
Cargo Express
Germany
Tram
Germans Describe Aachen Battle In Grim Front Report
The German light command issued a gloomy summary of the Aachen front saying huge German numbers and equipment entered the fight while American forces resisted near Metz where Patton's units allegedly slowed the advance. The report claims the Aachen battle intensified with fierce fighting and heavy enemy losses under harsh weather conditions.
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London
INS
Ligh
Aachen
Communigus
Metz
Patton
Auka
Forecast San Ancanjo WithCloudy Skies And Slight Warmth
A weather note predicts considerable cloudiness with occasional rain and little temperature change. The forecast calls for a low around 46 degrees and mentions an additional weather update on Page 4-A.
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San Ancanjo
British Hurl Surprise New Thrust Near Aachen
Paris dispatch reports British Second Army unleashed a surprise division advance toward Aachen in Germany, spearheaded by paratroops and supported by tanks and artillery as U.S. First and Ninth Armies press from Luxembourg area toward Metz and the Ruhr region. German forces reportedly retreat along a broad frontline stretching along the Rhine and Moselle basins with Allied forces advancing into German towns including Metz and Perl.
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Paris
INS
Germany
Geilehkitchen
Aachen
Ruineland
U.S
Dre
Holland
Luxembourg
Metz
Stoit Fiohting
Ruhr
Rhineland
Saar
Eisentower
Grenade Torces
DNB
Stone
America
Winth
Reich
Ode-lele
Gallen
London Sunday Dispatch
Eisenhower
Third Army
Perl Anc
Perl
Relch
Nei
Annéaver
Bengal
Cors
Lee Carson
First Army
Hostoly
Belfort
Geneva
Gereman
Gep
U.S. Seventh Army
Alesace
Vosges T
Venta
Oxsen
Patlan
Aly Tank
Moselle
Sybiely
Mets
Suchont
Cert
Ontms
Second Army
Simpson
U's. Ninth Army
Hodges
Amebhaldt Pirst
Rhine
Adchen
Cologne
Gersmany
Ciel
Rhinelland
Wie
Inlic Andeneielf
Prunmetin
Franti
Gallenkirchen
Crollenkirchen
Reuters Ant
Bond Fire Club Formed by Miami Workers for War Bonds
A new bond fire club formed by 27 Consolidated-Vultee Aircraft workers in Miami raises 1875 per member toward the sixth war loan. Edward R. Vines of the navy tests the plan’s viability and hopes similar groups spread nationwide.
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Miami
INS
Consolidated-Vultee Aircraft Corporation
Edward R. Vines
Navy Department
Elim
United States
Horror of Mine Field Told by War Correspondent
International News Service dispatch from the Ninth Army area near Aachen describes a heavily mined advance to Noel strongpoint. Pvt. Henry Phillips of Chicago and Pvt. Charles Roach of Huntington, W Va recount the fatal dangers and heroic rescues as doughboys moved through darkness, with deaths from exploding mines and shellfire. continued in later pages.
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Germany
Servien Wee
Frank Conaiff
Ninth Army
Aachen
Frank
International
U.S. Ninth Army
Clerman
Noel
Creas
Mons
Conniffe Fea
Henry Phillips
Chicago
Phillips
Leartrea Ke Zugy
Pajilipa
Pajilipa Avid Pvt
Charles Roach
Hast
Huntngton
W. Va
Milong Tye
X Company Hies
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Atrest
Kirlei
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Pemigny
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