House Appropriations Committee OKs defense bill to expand Army
The House Appropriations Committee approved a 5.24 billion supplemental defense bill to enlarge the Army to 2,000,000 men, fund Navy and Lend-Lease, and support defense housing, highways, power and flood control. It seeks 388 million for weapon production and 50.6 million for new air ports, with a plan to convert merchant ships to aircraft carriers. The total war expenditure would rise to about 68 billion, more than double World War I levels.
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House Appropriations Committee
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Navy
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Congress
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Arbitration Board Studies Evidence In Mine Dispute
Roosevelt's three man arbitration board on the captive coal mine dispute takes a recess as briefs and evidence from the last week are reviewed. Dr John R Steelman heads the panel and will reconvene Saturday morning to begin considering an award.
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Italy probes Red terrorist plot against Mussolini
Rome reports 60 on trial before a Fascist court at Trieste charged with a prewar plan to assassinate Premier Mussolini. Prosecutors said the group sought a Soviet republic across Slavic Italy and Austria, with alleged espionage, bombings, and an 1938 Caporetto assassination attempt as proof.
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Libyan Battle Regroups as Front Shifts in Desert
British HQ says Libya battle has slackened with imperial forces withdrawn and regrouping for the next phase. Axis positions near Tobruk under reassessment as patrols and aerials probe weak spots. two German divisions linked southeast of Tobruk but Allied confidence remains high. Italy to farm prisoners return home for Christmas. government plans 28,000 Italian POWs to work on British farms.
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Nazis Boost Police Force to Curb Civil Disorders
London reports Germany has increased its police strength by about 50 percent in the Reich and occupied territories amid fears of civil disturbances. The Air Ministry announced three British aircraft were missing after bombing in occupied France.
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British Press Association
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Reich
Rostov Recapture Lifts Russian Morale in War News
Russians celebrate the Rostov recapture as Marshal Timoshenko's command signals a potential push toward Moscow. The move boosts morale and raises questions about further German retirement as winter defense folds.
Early Buying Appeal Boosts Coal Cargoes
A campaign for early purchases of coal boosted anthracite shipments from Pennsylvania mines to 40,500,000 tons in the first ten months, up from 36,000,000 tons in 1940. The drive aimed to stimulate freight movement in slack months and free winter transportation for defense traffic.
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Albany
Pennsylvania
State Commerce Division
European censorship at the source provokes debate
From European corn country origins to global trade friction the letter discusses censorship at the source. The piece notes how publishers and readers navigate information controls and the impact on reporting and access to agricultural markets.
Reich Troops Falling Back as Soviets Claim Gains
Pravda reports German forces retreating under Soviet pressure in a running Rostov battle. Red Army recaptures several villages in Mozhaisk and Stalinogorsk sectors and Moscow radio notes continued enemy flight from Rostov. Stalinogorsk action highlighted with southern Timoshenko divisions in pursuit.
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Shakeup in Italy's Air Command Reassigns Urbani Leader
Rome reports another reshuffle in Italy's air command with Gen Aurelio Liotta removed from an unspecified post and Gen Aldo Urbani taking command of a large air force unit. Gen Francesco Piccola is replaced by Gen Rino Corso Fougier as chief of the air force after Nov 15.
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Nazis Claim New Gains At Moscow
German infantry tank units supported by dive bombers gained ground in the Moscow battle yesterday amid Russian resistance. The High Command reported the destruction of 22 Red Army tanks and noted a large Soviet transport sunk. Concluded on Pare 14, Column 2.
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World War II Pacific Crisis and North Africa Battles Persist
Washington officials warn the Pacific tinderbox could ignite the eastern world as Roosevelt probes Japan over troops in French Indochina. Soviet forces push Germans back on the Moscow front while Ukrainians claim enemy retreat. In North Africa British reports say fighting continues with Axis positions around Tobruk and Rezegh. Rome reports uncovering a vast prewar revolutionary plot and sabotage cases.
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British Evacuees Sail From Shanghai Amid War Turmoil
About 450 evacuees mainly women and children left Shanghai Monday aboard the British vessel Anhui. The ship planned to drop many at Hong Kong for transfer to Australia and proceed to India with the rest. Roughly half of the evacuees are British Indians.
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India
George Sees Limit Near In U S Taxes
Senator George (D Ga) said federal taxes are near maximum levels and defense costs may require borrowing across generations. He noted many in the Senate finance committee agree taxes are already high, risking economy strain and national debt reaching about 130 billion dollars. He would support measured levy increases and rate readjustments with public awareness.
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George
D-Ga
Senate Finance Committee
Georgia
Tokyo Sees Britain Hopes in Thai Invasion Plot
Tokyo papers claim Britain plans to invade Thailand using a pretext while the United States delays Japan-U.S. talks to bolster an anti Japanese front. Chugai and Hochi accuse Britain of propaganda and strategized action in the Middle East and Asia.
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Question Prods Japan Over Indo China Aims
Roosevelt probes Japan on its aims in French Indo China as tensions in the Pacific rise. Tokyo diplomats and press read the move as likely to provoke a formal response to Hull's peace note. Military and political leaders warn of a potential broader conflict if negotiations fail.
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Hull
European War Could End Within a Year Hopeful Outlook
The piece notes Mayor LaGuardia telling the Senate Naval Affairs Committee he believed the European war might end in about a year if the U S reached production goals and deliveries. The column recalls prior optimism and hints at President Roosevelt’s remarks at Thanksgiving.
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