Secret Nazi casualties report published amid wartime claims
A secret German army intelligence document prepared for the Fuhrer’s headquarters reportedly tallies 3,500,000 German casualties across the war, with 1,409,728 dead and 907,060 missing in various theatres, plus 729,001 wounded or ill hospitalized in the Reich. The figures, released amid Allied advances, assign proportions to fronts and campaigns from Poland to the Ardennes and Normandy.
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Buffalo Snowbound City Reacts to Severe Blizzard
Buffalo mayor Jast Highton declared a state of emergency as a blizzard dumped 68 inches of snow. An embargo halted rail and freight movements, roads weredged by drifting snow, and firefighters faced dangerous conditions with hydrants frozen. Freight carriers limited service and utilities strained as Buffalo awaited relief.
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Gen Homma Denies Death March Charge
Gen Homma denies charges of the Bataan death march and other atrocities in the Philippines. He acknowledges responsibility in a wartime context while pledging to cooperate with Allied authorities as investigations note thousands of American and Filipino deaths between 1942 and mid year.
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Russia Agreed to 1940 Tri Partite Plan
Fragmented report describes a supposed 1940 tripartite pact involving Russia and allies. It claims a secret entente outlining spheres of influence, with references to Japan Germany and Italy and a dramatic claim about a royal figure and a death tied to the plan. The text is garbled and uncertain.
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Iran Charges Foreigners Aided Revolt
Tehran reports Prime Minister Tahim Hakimi vowed swift measures against insurgents who have set up a governing body in Azerbaijan and would not permit them to flee Iran. He called on the United States the Soviet Union and Britain to evacuate their troops and said he would go to Moscow. A government statement to foreign embassies accused armed adventurers in Azerbaijan of exploiting foreign forces to back a democracy uprising, while the Soviet memo denying the claim was forwarded to London. Nasrullah Entezrah said Iran may protest to the United Nations General Assembly in January over what it terms Soviet intervention in Azerbaijan Province.
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United Nations Preparatory Commission
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United Nations General Assembly
Wedemeyer Ordered to Aid China Dictated by State Dept
Washington officials disclosed instructions to the War Department permitting Lt Gen Albert Wedemeyer to move Chinese Nationalist troops to Manchuria if needed. The gesture aimed to support the relocation and reestablishment of the State Department’s influence amid the Chinese civil conflict, while avoiding a strict policy directive.
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UPI
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Konoye Memoirs Reveal Jap Doublecross in 1941
The memoirs report that Japan planned peace talks with the United States were stalled after Germany attacked Russia in July 1941. Foreign Minister Yosuke Matsudori allegedly informed Germany of the plot, and Konoye indicated Japan was surprised by the German attack and not advised in advance on Russia actions. Roosevelt pressed for a firm denial of military actions against the Soviet Union.
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Otead
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Grow
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Firemiel
Auto Union Rejects 12 4 Per Cent Ford Raise
Detroit P The United Automobile Workers reported a 24 per cent wage rate increase offer by Ford Motor Co rejecting it shortly after the offer was announced while U A W C TO demand for a 30 per cent wage rise grows The GM offer of 12% cents an hour was turned down Earlier Ford proposed two year effect at 80000 monthly output with stricter penalties and union prerogatives to curb unauthorized stoppages The talks continue with a fact finding session set today and GM hearings opening under President Truman’s commission
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Gengrel Motors Corp
Lin
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Richard T Leonard U
Chim Wert
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Truman
Wyzathol
Unon
Hiriven
Aulo Union
Price Warns Against Federal Press Censorship
Washington UP By Price, ex censorship director, warns last night that opinions and customs cannot be or should not be under government restraint. A White House report says censorship should be an instrument of war, limited to depriving the enemy of information and collecting intelligence. Price, former executive news editor of the Associated Press, left the post to take censorship duties, arguing voluntary censorship in a free country can be as effective as compulsory systems used abroad.
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Maj Gen Leonard Wing Dies of Heart Attack
Maj Gen Leonard Wing commander of the 48th Division in the Pacific theater died of a heart attack found in bed today after recent treatment. He led campaigns across northern and southern Solomon Islands New Guinea and Luzon and returned to duty last October with his division.
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Soviet Paper Pushes for More Big Three Parleys
The New Times argues for expanding Big Three talks on world affairs and abolishing veto power in the UN Security Council. It says such shifts could reshape international policy toward peace and cooperation among major powers, with focus on atomic energy and better understanding.
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Telegraphers' Sturke Ordered for Jan 7
Washington news reports the general union of Western Union Telegraphers orders a strike start date of January 7 to begin the fourth stage of a nationwide action. Union leader Ghreh demands a 2 cent pay raise and contends on 12 other issues. Balloting by the National Labor Relations Board shows mixed results.
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National
Total Eclipse Of Moen Clear In Eastern U S
A report of a total eclipse observed in the eastern United States with references to weather and visitors, noting a dull calm period and surrounding observations as the event unfolded across the region.
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Moen Clear
U.S
Washington
New England
Ji Thuring
U S Tensing Plan Called Unworkable
The two day housing conference adjourned with federal officials stating goals were met but industry leaders called the program unworkable. Northup and Whitlock criticized timing and noted the primary bottleneck remains price and materials while government plans to stimulate home construction faced objections.
British Lords Approve U S Loan Amid Bretton Woods Hurdles
In a split session the Lords pass the United States loan contingent on the Bretton Woods Monetary Agreement. Opposition from Conservative allies centers on terms and wartime armament limits, with Lord Beaverbrook and others urging swift domestic solutions. Washington had warned the loan would be framed by the Bretton Woods accord and related lease terms.
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Bretton Woods
de Rastav
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Patton in good condition amid car crash updates
General Patton remained in excellent condition after a crash near Manghern. Military bulletins report continued improvement in motor function, especially in the shoulders and upper chest, with pulse perature staying near 98 all day.
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Joh
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Bullelins
Flu Epidemic Closes More Schools Across State
A flu outbreak drives school closures across New York regions from Albany to Rochester with Western New York seeing blizzards and high absence rates. Industrial plants report rising adult absenteeism while several counties shift to alternate schedules and postpone activities.
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New Mark Gate
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State Health Department
Année
Jin the Daviston
Nathanew York
Welles Tells Of Churchill I D Talks
Welles describes talks with Churchill and I D about wartime strategy amid intercepted radio messages. He cites Allied plans, Japan’s actions, and the Atlantic Charter context, noting discussions on aiding dominions and potential further steps. References to Nazi and Japanese war aims appear in testimony and committee discussions.
House Votes Full U S Partnership in United Nations
House votes to make the United States a full partner in the United Nations Organization. The measure authorized the president to appoint U S representatives to the organization and to take necessary steps in the economic and security fields if needed. Supporters argue it will advance world peace. opponents warn of entanglements and cost. Senate action and conference committee work loom as leaders push to resolve differences. A separate provision allows government officials to serve without extended pay.
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Hansa
Inyaatyan
United States
Werki Sitarily Council
Secuan
Congress
Bennett Named State Attorney Candidate by Mayor
P Fohn J Bennett of Fraoklyn was proposed to be the state attorney general by Mayor Rt William ODieyer. Reported yesterday at Bennett’s quarters in Omer headquarters. Democratic gubernatorial candidate in 142 would be paid $17 for the job.
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