Allied air attack pounds New Britain in massive raid
In the Southwest Pacific on December 16 General MacArthur’s headquarters reported a strong Allied air assault on New Britain. Bombs and machine gun fire struck Hayes Island and Gasmata, with over 248 tons dropped by Liberators and Mitchell bombers, ranking among the heaviest raids on Rabaul and Lakunai Airdrome in recent weeks.
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Washington Merry Go Round contrasts in tax cost and political gain
The column argues two congressional investigations differ vastly in cost and impact. D Alesandro of Maryland conducted a low cost health report praised by Surgeon General Parran, while McCarran of Nevada led a broad, costly probe that aided his political fortunes and mostly stayed near home.
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Hull Crowned Diplomatic Career With Moscow Mission
Washington dispatch details Cordell Hull, aged 72, delivering the Moscow conference pact after steering the plan through diplomatic mazes. Despite poor health and a vowed aversion to flying, Hull traveled from Puerto Rico to Casablanca and across Africa to Moscow, leading grueling sessions.
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Walkout in Montreal Settled After 14 Hours
Snow bound Montreal ends 14hour walkout as city officials recognize the Canadian Congress of Labor as bargaining agent for 5000 workers. Police and mounted units kept order. one fire destroyes a two story house. water mains kept by skeleton staff.
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Probe of liquor industry to begin January 6
Federal Grand Jury will begin investigation of the liquor industry early next month. Subpoenas issued for records of the industry’s Big Four. Returns due January 6 as the District of Columbia Grand Jury term opens. Firms affected include Hiram Walker and Sons.
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Third Division Democrats debate Roosevelt term at convention
In Anchorage Alaska on December 15 the Third Division Democratic Convention debated a resolution urging support for a fourth term for President Roosevelt while opposing federal appointments made without party endorsement. They criticized recent U S Marshal and judge decisions and relevant offices. They also urged Alaska statehood and governor election rights. First Division Democrats meet in Juneau Friday for convention discussions.
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Two Isles in Pacific Are Targets in New Attacks
American Army and Navy bombers struck Japanese fortifications on Wotje and Jaluit atolls in the Marshall Islands. Wotje, the mid Pacific base, was hit by Seventh Army Air Force heavy bombers on Monday, with one bomber damaged by anti aircraft fire. Jaluit was attacked by Navy Liberator bombers on Sunday, planes damaged by machine gun fire and one pilot wounded.
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KISKA HERO AWARDED AIR MEDAL AND GOLD STAR
The Navy announced Lt. Jesse Jolly of Turlock California receives the Air Medal for warning a battleship in time to dodge a submarine attack and aiding two destroyers in attacking the sub. A Gold Star was awarded for rescuing the crew of an Army bomber shot down over Kiska during World War II.
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Bulgaria Sends Peace Feelers to Allied Powers
A Cairo dispatch reported by The New York Times says Bulgaria sent peace feelers to Allied governments as Bulgaria and its people accept the war is lost. Premier Borilov offered to negotiate under the Atlantic Charter with guarantees Bulgarian possession of territories seized from Yugoslavia and Greece. The Germans reportedly warned any new Axis efforts would be met with strong action and cited Italy’s unhappy state.
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Chinese in Gains Near Key Japanese Held Towns
Chinese forces pressed toward three major Japanese held towns along the Changteh Yangtze route including Ansiang and Nanhaten as they advanced toward the highway toward the Yangtze port Bhasi.
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Stock quotations from New York market report
Closing quotations show Alaska Juneau mine at 6 and American Can at 824. Anaconda 24% Bethlehem Steel 20% New York Central 15% Northern Pacific 14% United States Steel 0% Pound at 4.04. Dow Jones averages: Industrials 294.17 rails 33.03 utilities 21.70.
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Seattle Bars Meetings of Public Now
Seattle officials urged residents to avoid visiting hospital patients except in emergencies and cancel all nonessential social gatherings by proclamation. Mayor Devin and Health Commissioner Dr. Ragnar Westman cited a rising mild influenza prevalence as the reason.
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Dr. John Harvey Kellogg Dies at 91 in Battle Creek Health Leader
Dr. John Harvey Kellogg, 91, noted physician and health author, head of the Battle Creek Sanitarium, died last night. Once a Seventh Day Adventist adherent, he later faced excommunication after questioning Ellen G. White's testimonies. Continued on Page Two.
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Nazis Make Progress in Kiev Sector
Reuters dispatches report German forces throwing tanks and troops into the Smela area 14 miles southwest of Cherkasy to blunt Soviet parachute incursions threatening the Cherkasy railway hub. Gen Knoev's Second Ukrainian Army gains parachutists near Cherkasy Smela while reinforced Mannstein units drive toward Kiev from Radomyshi.
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War Production Increases Amid Record Output
War Production Board chairman Donald M. Nelson announced a record November for U S war industries with gains in aircraft equipment shipbuilding guns and combat vehicles. Notable item rises include aerial bombs eleven percent small arms eight percent and self propelled artillery carriages fourteen percent. James Watson arrested on forgery charges appeared before U S Commissioner Felix Gray and had preliminary hearing waived. case sent to Grand Jury.
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Allied air and ground blows hit Greece and Balkans
Allied air forces mounted a large strike against Athens area airfields and shipping facilities in Greece while Canadian and Indian troops captured German units near the Adriatic coast. The operation followed extensive clashes as the Fifth Army conducted patrol actions and German prisoners were taken.
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Soviet Winter Offensive Big Scale Aims Declared
Moscow dispatch reports a Red Army spokesman stating the winter will witness a larger scale Soviet offensive than ever before. He argues winter favors operations including outflanking movements surprise encirclements and annihilation of the enemy. Also noted is a regular child health conference scheduled tomorrow at the Health Center of the Territorial Building.
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