War Council Strategy Outlined to Allies in Washington
President Roosevelt and Winston Churchill presented a grand plan to allies to crush the Axis on a world-wide front with naval supremacy. The talks with 25 Allied envoys, and meetings with ambassadors from Russia and China, Canada, and the Netherlands, aim to strengthen the Allied position and continue indefinitely.
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Washington
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Mr. Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
United States
Churchill
Britain
White House
Netherlands
Manila Open City Bombing Shatters Historic Center
Rescue crews fight fires in Manila’s walled city after a three hour and 22 minute Japanese air raid. At least 40 killed and 150 wounded, with Santo Domingo church destroyed and major landmarks at risk. Citizens, many Catholic, seek mass as flames threaten Santo Tomas and other structures.
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Anila
Manila
U. S. Army
London
Santo Tomas
Medical College
Old City
Santo Domingo
Magellan
Pasig River
Free French Bar Warships From St Pierre Waters
Vice Admiral Emile Muselier barred all warships of any nation from the territorial waters of St Pierre and Miquelon. Planes were forbidden to fly over the islands and lighthouses may be extinguished. Communications were taken over by Free French authorities as they pledged to maintain liberty and join the Allied cause.
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Associated Press
ST. Pierre
St. Pierre and
Miquelon
Emile Muselier
Newfoundland
Free French Information Service
France
Japanese Raid Promises Retaliation on Japanese Cities
Washington reports Tokyo vows brutal retaliation for Manila bombardment. Hull ties Japan’s cruelty to China crimes, cites fortified Tokyo and bases at Yokosuka Osaka Kobe. Manila is urged to open city status as bombs devastate the capital.
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Kobe
Hull
Philippines
China
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Europe
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Shanghai
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Nanking
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Imperial
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Planes Damage U S Warships
Two American destroyers in the Far East suffered minor damage from Japanese plane attacks, with navy saying other units counter submarines affecting coastal shipping and Hawaii’s supply line. No casualties aboard the bombed destroyers. In the Pacific, heavy fighting near Lamon Bay east of Manila is noted, while aerial activity is described as heavy on all fronts. Submarines continue near west coast lanes and Hawaii as navy cites ongoing counter measures.
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Washington
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Central Pacific
County plans take possession of Harter property for offices
County commissioners prepared to take formal possession of the 13 acre Harter property on Market after January 1. They bought the site for 165000 to relieve courthouse crowding, with plans to install relief administration and dependent children aid in the Fogle home and assess space for other departments.
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Yugoslav Rebels Dislodge German Forces in Serbia
British radio reports Yugoslav patriot forces dislodged German contingents from western and central Serbia after six months in confrontation west of Belgrade between the Drina and Sava rivers. BBC broadcast heard in New York via CBS described heavy losses on both sides.
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Serbia
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Sava
British Catch Axis Army Reds Crack German Line
British Empire forces report contact with Rommel's retreating Axis army in east Libya near Agedabia as Rommel attempts to move toward Tripolitania. Cairo communique notes heavy rains slowed progress but aims to trap Rommel. Rome claims repulsed British attacks near Bengasi while bombings hit Tripoli. In Moscow, Soviet forces breach lines along a 180 mile front south of the Moscow defense arc, recapturing Likhvin Novosil and Tim as they push toward Orel and Kursk.
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French Islands Seized by Free French Spark Diplomatic Move
Washington dispatch reports Vichy ambassador Gaston Henry-Haye predicting the reestablishment of French sovereignty over St Pierre and Miquelon after talks with Secretary Hull. The discussions followed Free French seizure of the islands on Christmas Eve and involved Canada’s Prime Minister W L Mackenzie King as the diplomatic situation was reviewed.
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Associated Press
Washington
St. Pierre
Miquelon
Newfoundland
Gaston Henry-Haye
Vichy
Hull
W. L. MacKenzie King
Canada
Canton's Christmas Postal Deluge Sets New Records
Postal records for December 1 to 24 show Canton dispatched 4,316,798 letter pieces, beating last year’s 3,498,625. Parcels sent totaled 154,635, arrivals from other cities 77,935, with stamp sales receipts at 94,791.05. Incoming mail totals not kept. Turn to MAIL, Page 2.
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Louis J. Elsaesser
Canton
Be Patient, Navy Officials Say On War Efforts
Washington December 27 The Navy answers questions on US fleet activities with patience. Officials cite secrecy and note ships that survived Pearl Harbor are at sea seeking contact with the enemy. Communications indicate emphasis on submarine operations with limited public detail.
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Pearl Harbor
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