Yanks Fight Through Mud In Battle For Ormoc
U S infantry along a winding Leyte road clash with Japanese forces amid tropical storms and heavy shelling. Artillery harasses Nipponese rear areas as troops push toward Ormoc, with four enemy divisions reported in action and fierce jungle fighting persisting.
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MacArthur
Philippines
U.S. Zito
Ormoc
Last Hope
Leyte
Geo. Douglas Medrihurs
Limon
Carigara Bay
Wsues- Sten
Cat
Layte
Or Tnoc
Pointbla
Bataan
Japs Raid Saipan Again Before Dawn
U S Pacific Fleet reports another Japanese air raid on Saipan and Tinian in the Marianas shortly after midnight. Allied fighters downed three or four enemy aircraft. no damage or casualties were reported. Tokyo claims a B 23 base near the islands.
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U. S. Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor
Japan
Saipan
Isely
Tinian
Democracy's Force Proved Roosevelt Says
President Roosevelt, reelected to a fourth term in wartime, stated democracy remains a living, vital force and that faith in American institutions endures. Secretary Stephen Berry released the message emphasizing conscience over force and urging unity to win the war.
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Hyde Park
Roosevel
Stephen Barry
Iran Hands Reds New Rebuff Reported by Moscow
Moscow radio said Iranian authorities arrested planned organizers of a mass Tehran meeting to mark the Russian Revolution. The incident worsens tensions with the Soviet Union and Iranian Prime Minister Saed after his refusal of concessions.
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London
Tehran
Moscow Radio
Mohamed Saed
Saed
Iran
Patton Opens Drive To Reach Saar River
Allied forces under Patton launched a two pronged assault along the Metz Nancy front advancing up to three miles on a seven mile wide front and capturing eighteen towns. American fighter bombers targeted German command posts while heavy artillery pounded positions near Metz and Nancy.
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Supreme Headquarters
Allied Expeditionary Force
Paris
Cei
U.S
Third Army Infantry
Metz-Nancy
Sie
Metz
Nanvy
Seille
Mailly-sur-Seille
Ponte-Mousson
Malaucourt
Mailly
Aulois-sur-Seille
Germian
George
Patten. Ir
Saar
Onz
Wigun
Patton
Foxhole Vote Near 3 to 1 For President
Fragmentary returns from service ballots show Roosevelt leading Dewey by a wide margin. Early tallies include New York City Roosevelt 175648 Dewey 66474 Fulton County Georgia Roosevelt 5189 Dewey 1032 Oklahoma 33 of 77 counties Roosevelt 12833 Dewey 3524 Broward County Florida Roosevelt 4471 Dewey 223 Buffalo Roosevelt 8200 Dewey ?
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Washington
Ateas
Roosevelt
Dewey
New York City
Fulton County
Atlanta
Georgia
Oklahoma
Broward County
Fort Lauderdate
Florida
Dewes
Buffalo
Deway,Sark
Nickel Cigar Returns At Seven Cents
The Office of Price Administration reports a rise in price ceilings for all domestic Hart brands, allowing prewar nickel cigars to resume production at seven cents. Manufacturers must produce low priced brands alongside higher priced ones from the first half of 1943, with new ceilings effective Monday.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
Nebraska votes down statewide prohibition and gas tax amendment
Unofficial returns from 1,890 of 2,026 precincts show Nebraska rejecting the statewide honesty prohibition by about two to one and also rejecting a proposed constitutional amendment to divert gas tax funds from highway use. Final tallies: prohibition 358,924 against. gas tax amendment 252,408 against.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Super Robot Claims London as V2 Rocket Threat
German high command declares London area under bombardment by the vengeance weapon described as a long range rocket carrying a ton or more of explosives. Neutral sources say Germany aims to use it against New York as well and consider submarines or long range bombers for launches. The weapon is claimed to be faster than sound and virtually silent on approach, with German officials touting its devastating potential.
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London
Lwe
New York
United States
War and Navy Department
Washington
Atlantic
Berlin
Stockholn
Afionbladet
Budapest
Germany
Hungary
Tany
British Isles
Transocéah
George Schroeder
Democrats Expand Senate and House Majorities in 1942 Returns
The 1942 election results show Democrats winning 18 of 35 Senate contests and expanding House control by at least 20 seats to reach 232 seats, with Republicans losing several incumbents including Fish, Dawes, and Cal Johnson. Uncounted soldier votes could still shift results in nine House districts.
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Washington
Senate
House
Roosevelt
Gillette
Nwa
End Nye
North Dakota
Danaher
Connecticut
Bourke Hickenlooper
Nye
John Moses
Brien McMahon
Fish
Ham Fish
New York
Augustus W. Bennet
Bennet
Day
Dewer
Cal. Johnson
Tinois
Meas
Minnesota
Novel ‘Committee
Schricker Loses Indiana Senate Race in 1940
Indiana returns show Homer Capehart defeating Schricker for the U S Senate by about 782,951 to 703,070 after 3,883 of 4,016 precincts reported. Governor Jackson also defeated by Ralph Gates. Dewey led Roosevelt in Indiana as Capehart’s win follows Willkie’s statewide result.
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Indianapolis
Hearn F Schricker
Wendell L. Willkie
Indiana
United States Senate
Schricker
Samuel C. Jackson
Homer
Capehart
Jackson
Ralph F. Gates
Senate
Frederick van Nurs
Christmas Club Funds To Be Distributed
New York reports the Christmas Club will distribute 500.06 million dollars among seven hundred members starting December 2, increasing total by 2 percent from last year. Herbert F. Rawl, president of Christmas Club Inc., said the average distribution per member will be about 70 dollars, the highest in 14 years of operation. Last year’s average was 56 dollars.
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New York
Bob Hope Suspended for Refusing Work
Hollywood studio Paramount announced the suspension of comedian Bob Hope for refusing assignment to a new picture he was to begin last Monday. A spokesman said Hope had already made two pictures that year and had told the studio he did not care to do any more work in 1944.
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Hollywood
Japs Name Yamashita to Lead Philippines Forces
The Associated Press reports Japan appoints Gen. Tomoyuki Yamashita as commander in chief of Philippine forces as Tokyo moves to bolster defenses after defeats at sea and in the air. Simultaneously Nippon names new naval and air force chiefs for the Philippines. Yamashita previously led conquests in Malaya and Singapore.
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Associated Press
America
Philippines
Tomozuki Yamashita
Illand
Tokyo
Nippon
Yamashita
Japan
Malay Peninsula
Singapore
The
Stieg
Pratl Harbor
Road Votes To Merge With D and H Rail Line
Stockholders of the Rensselaer and Saratoga Railroad approved a merger with the Delaware and Hudson Railroad Corp after a nine hour Waterford Town Hall meeting. The vote was 47,245 shares in favor and 13,410 against, surpassing two thirds but not reaching the 90 percent threshold. Final steps depend on the Delaware and Hudson Railroad Corp. and a required 90 percent approval.
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Rensselaer and Saratoga Raiload
Trory Cad
Italaya
Nothern
Delaware and Hudson Railroad Corp
Waterford Town Hall
Rensselasr and Saratoga Railroad
Tdore
Minor Parties Shape Roosevelt Victory in New York
New York’s 1940 results show Roosevelt’s win aided by minor parties. Wagner’s margin illustrates their vote pulling power, with the American Labor Party and Liberal Party contributing thousands of ballots to Roosevelt and Wagner. Dewey’s total surpassed Roosevelt’s on the Democratic line in the state.
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New York
Dewey
New York State
Roosevelt
Wendell L. Willkie
American Labor Pa
Sidney Hillman
Chaim
The
L O. Political Action Committee
Wagner
ALP
New Jersey Rejects State Constitution At Polls
New Jersey voters rejected the proposed state constitution by more than 140000 votes. The campaign featured a Republican backed measure attacked by Mayor Frank Hague of Jersey City. Hague argued the constitution taxed church property and altered church state relations, while Governor Walter Edge defended revision claiming it would modernize governance.
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Newark
J. UP
New Jersey
Legisture
Frank Hague
Jersey City
Hague
Walter E. Edge
Gasien
World Press Hails Roosevelt Reelection Around World
Foreign comment from Britain, Germany, Japan, and others largely praise Roosevelt’s fourth term. British papers expect a stronger hand for postwar talks with Churchill and Stalin. German officials note a shift toward internationalism while Tokyo media show surprise at the timing. France, Italy, China, Sweden, Greece, Brazil, and Cuba salute America’s return to active internationalism.
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Associated Press
Roosevelt
United States
Churchill
Stalin
Lodden
Thomas E. Dewey
Berlin
Tokyo
Tokio
Federal Communications Commission
Fussia
Reese Felts
Americas
France
Assembly
Italy
Rome
Chungking
China
Sweden
Altonbladet
Greece
Athens
Brazil
Cuba
Havana
Truman to Return to Washington Sunday
Kansas City report notes Senator Truman will head back to Washington Sunday to resume his Senate duties after a day of receiving well wishers. A congratulatory flood of telegrams and calls filled his penthouse, including one from the President expressing happiness over the election outcome.
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Kansas
UPI
Harry
Truman
Hils
Plazis
Washington
Roosevelt
Roy McHiterick
Forrest €. Donnell
U.S. Senate
Dutch Drowned as Walcheren Dike Breach by RAF Bombs
The German news agency DNB reported that thousands of Dutch civilians were drowned when Walcheren Island’s dike failed after RAF bombs breached it during the fighting for the island.
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Leadon Pi
D.N.B
Walcheren
RAF
bomts+ ore
P. A. C. Faces Choice After Roosevelt Vote Victory
The P. A. C. may fold, shrink, or expand its scope after a key convention in Chicago on November 20. Hillman says continuation is likely, with options including preserving a core group or expanding the National Citizens Political Action Committee. The group formed by Philip Murray after the 1953 War Labor Disputes Act helped shape labor’s industrial vote.
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Sidney Hillman
C. S . Political Action Committee
Hillman
Chicago
Ci. C
Philip Murray
Pagsage
National Citizens
Political Action Committee
P. A
United Labor League
AFL
Russian Armies Advance for Decisive Eastern Offensive
Premier Stalin says the Red Army is ready to strike new blows at the enemy as Soviet forces mass along the eastern front for a decisive offensive. Budapest faces danger as Marshal Malinovsky’s Second Ukrainian Army presses toward encirclement.
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London
Stalin
Germany
Sialegee
Budapest
Marsha Malinovsky
Washington cabler asks if Bell reelected
A telephone caller asked Washington if Representative Bell was reelected. The caller, who identified as a naval officer, responded with the remark that he would not be able to rent a house.
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Washington
Representative Bell
Roosevelt and Dewey Duel In Tight Election Balloting
Round the nation ballots were counted with Roosevelt clipping the margin in Michigan and Ohio while Dewey led in New Jersey and California. Utah and Michigan saw late tallies shift, as Detroit and Wayne County faced missing ballots. California sealed Sheridan Downey’s Senate win and Democrats dominated the Senate while gaining in the House. A late computation put Roosevelt at 23,571,294 and Dewey at 70,787,044.
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Utah
Herbert B. Maw
J. Bracken Lee
Roosevelt
Maw
Ohlo
California
Dewey
Sheridan Downey
Senate
Congress
Elections At A Glance
Presidential results show Roosevelt leading in five states with 413 electoral votes and Dewey in thirteen states with 118. Senate seats swing to Democrats with 35 won outside the solid South. Republicans gain ten. House totals favor Democrats with 239 seats. undecided seats number twelve. Governors list shows Democrats winning in multiple states with several still undecided.
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Associated Press
Roosevelt
Dewey
Senate
Barkley
Downey
Weener
Tydings
MacMehon
Hayden
Thomas@Klaj
Thomasian
Lucas
Solid South
John Moses
Keat Nye
North Dakota
Txo
Oregon
Ransgs
MacSachusetts
New Hampshire
South Dakota
Vermont
Iowa
Wisconsin
Colorado
Wiliam’ E. Jenhe
Indiana
Congress
House
Arkansas
Forida
Idaho
Massachusetts
Missouri
New Mexico
Xerih Carollina
Ohio
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Texas
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Bob Hope
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Wayne County
Detroit
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