Leyte Liberated and Pacific Progress Approved by MacArthur
General MacArthur praised the Leyte liberation as near complete with only mop up operations remaining. He noted Allied forces are firmly in the Philippines, shifting focus from Europe to the Pacific while warning the European conflict may last longer than expected. He lauded progress against Japan, saying the Pacific campaign is advancing despite the long road ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
MacAriaur
Lexie Island
Pacific
Germany
Belgium
Luxembourg
Japan
Far East
Churchill in Greece and the struggle for Greek self rule
The article argues that Churchill and Eden’s arrival in Greece tests British policy as Elas groups press for a government of common confidence and the withdrawal of preliberation forces. It urges Britain to concede to Greek terms to restore credibility and unite support behind London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill
Eden
Greece
England
Elas
Papandreau
Shell
PTGS
Britain
Star Athletes And Selective Service Scrutiny Calls
A wartime letter argues for reviewing the fitness of professional athletes for military service. It contends many athletes are unfit or should be deferred and calls for far stricter standards to free manpower for the war effort. The writer urges limiting professional sports to hasten victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Byrnes
Seatherand
Genersi Hershey
Fron
Our Job in Adversity in the European Front
The piece urges American resolve amid von Rundstedt’s major offensive in Europe. It frames the conflict as a modern Bataan and Valley Forge test, insisting Americans must show wrath and perseverance, rejecting optimistic prophecies and supporting troops fighting near Paris.
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Europe
von Rundstédt
Germany
Paris
Berlin
America
Pearl Harbor
Bataan
Valley Forge
Somber holiday season test of American resolve
A reflective note on national endurance during hard times. The speaker frames America as strong in adversity and worthy of its fighting sons, invoking a Civil War era memory to emphasize resilience and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Traitors Behind The Lines In The French Front
The report details a large scale black market among American troops in France with hijacked gasoline cigarettes and trucks. More than 1500 operatives are in military prisons and a group of 181 men and 3 officers sent over 200000 in money orders in twenty days. Some seized sums reached 35000 and 6000 on prisoners. The piece argues for drastic punishment and notes French role and broader implications for morale and war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
de Gaulle
Moscow magazine in Moscow seen as potential bridge to Russians
The Star Journal argues that publishing a Russian language magazine in Moscow could aid cultural exchange and counter distorted war reporting. It notes Russians have had travel and propaganda advantages, while Americans seek openness. The piece cautions on government responses and sees possible warming toward Stalin’s openness.
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Minneapolis Star Journal
Moscow
America
Tassac
Stalin
Hitler
Anonymity in Letters to The Record Press
Pulse of the People asks writers to sign communications to keep anonymity in The Record. Unsigned letters may not be published. The writer laments hit and run fatalities and urges stricter laws and penalties, referencing past Troy crashes and wartime sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Orrise
Record
Distance from New York to San Francisco in 1943
Reader asks for the distance New York to San Francisco Cal. The answer notes highway and rail distances vary by route. The suggested route via Philadelphia Pittsburgh Chicago Omaha Cheyenne Reno Sacramento yields 3173 miles by highway.
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San Francisco
New York
Cal
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Chicago
Omaha
Cheyenne
Reno
Sacramento
Pope Pius XII Urges Peace and Moral Reform Worldwide
The Pope's Christmas broadcast frames a peace vision blending religion and politics. He calls for restraint from great powers, insists on unconditional surrender as necessary for victory does not equate to justice, and urges mutual guarantees and reconstruction with equal rights for all nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pius KI
Pope
Jesus
Ural
Rockefeller seeks new Argentina policy move
Washington-Fresaly reports Assistant Secretary Nelson Rockefeller plans a fresh approach with Argentina to ease the Good Neighbor Policy tensions, proposing a loan clearance and noninterference with Pan American ties while signaling tougher action on Argentina if needed. The piece also covers social intrigue around Evalyn McLean and Senator Pepper, plus Russia halting shuttle bombing and allied air operations in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rockefeller
Argentina
Tev
Claude Pepper
Florida
Washingston
Evalyn Walsh McLean
Senate
State Department
Texas
Tom Connullr
Tom Connullr, Who ‘Ehafed, Fumed, Sputtered At the Depias
Senate Foreign Relations
Pepe
Pepper
A MicLeas
Ross
Leke
Winn Clayton
Lnto
Japan
Germany
Jed
Clayton
McLean Lobbles
Procope
FBI
Edgar Hoover
Martin Dies
McLean
Peter Gerry
Rhode Island
Gerry
Vanderbilt
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Shell
Burt Wheeler
Jover
Jelso
Senator van Nuys
Indiana
Russia
United States
Poland
Felarn
England
Tenze
Toll Calls Weavy Buffalo UP New York
Buffalo numbers show more than 13 000 long distance calls made yesterday many from servicemen. Officials say the toll traffic indicates heavy demand and compares with routine volumes for the period.
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WEAVY
Buffalo
New York, Telephone Co
Christmas Day Front Rescue Push to Bastogne
Amid heavy bombardment American troops press north toward Bastogne through Belvian hills as a relief column reaches Tintange with food ammunition and medical supplies. Doughboys endure shelling and gasps of war while a Catholic chaplain provides a quiet sermon and soldiers share a Christmas turkey ration before being withdrawn for care.
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Kobert
Siam Wrr
Americas
Tantarymen
Northwand
Belvian
Bustogne
Eastorne
Gure
Gertad
Ney
Bastogne
Tintange
Lastowne
Andrew D. Pickard
Normans
Okl
Rosail
Thrifty Scots Plan To Reap Seaweed
Edinburg reports the Scottish Seaweed Research Association founded under the Supply Ministry and the Scottish Council of Industry to study seaweed prospects. It includes theological, engineering, and chemical divisions to assess harvesting, processing, and extractive methods for Highlands prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburg
Scottish Seaweed Research Association
Supply Ministry
Scotish Council of Industry
Scottish ‘Highlands
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von Rundsted
Tost
Patton
Haitie
Denys, Wortman
Troy
John 5Olvna
First Street
Solymaiay
Middlemiry Street
Sixth Avenue
Aldeny
Edo Missioner of
AL Beny
Isi
The
Leonard Hospital
Lifth Street
Fifth Avenue
Starket
James J. Malloy
the Record
Merry
Pearson
Willuze
E Road
Tintenge
Warnach Village
Wirget
Leslie S. Hil
Oakland
Calif
Hermans
Tara
David A. Levitt
Miami Beach
Fla
Daniel Cadenic
Sergi Russell E. Turcotte
Worcester
Mass
Fellows
Doughbors
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