Preparations For A Major Allied Drive On Siegfried Line
British and French troops amid mud move into positions for a large scale offensive against the Siegfried Line as 2,000,000 Germans are reported in defensive areas. French and Anglo-French forces engage around Saarbrucken and in the Moselle district while German artillery responds. French planes bomb heavy defenses. officials say operations are progressing under a prepared plan with simultaneous attack and reconnaissance across the Western Front.
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London
Germany
West Wall
Paris
Saarbrucken
Petit Parisien
Siegfried Line
Brischengen
Wadehellend
Moselle
Pranco-Geerian
Spiny Cann
Nsethagalyan
Whiel
Uke Baas
Vale Leya
Aphis
Wna
Ut Wage
Adeaie
Irene Vering Nortan
Singuiied
Tie Nee Wanther
Isi
Ite Wadmy
Mnutire
Gabe
Yani
Fighting in Poland
Polish reports claim advances and wind successes in various areas as forces repulsed counterattacks. Bombardment from air and artillery featured, with descriptions of heavy shelling and line holds by defending units.
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Paris
Bambery
Picaney Sa
Armane
Iano
Barller
Several Ships Sunk and Survivors Rescued in Allied Losses
Fragmented report from London details multiple sinkings including the British tanker Inovenice and the ship Whakleigh. Survivors were saved by the Duleh and Norwegian rescuers after torpedo attacks, with crews describing lifeboat ordeals and submarine actions. Admiralty notes emphasize German cruisers at sea remain unconfirmed. Continued coverage on page four.
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London
Pritay
Vancouver City
X Radio Menmge
Idayauke
Inovenice
Kemmt
Simletidam
Renal
Admiralty London
Pridiy
James Wood Tulle
Weal Martie Pool
Atenouer Fishy
Winston Churchitt
Admiralty
Ohip
Mie
Hells
Woodruff
Ministry of Tiformation Staten Unay Ft le
Elgdtien
Soviet and German Plans Rise as Poland Crisis Grows
A chaotic report from London and Rome outlines claims of a Soviet invasion of Poland, German advances eastward, and discussions of a Polish buffer state. Pravda reports on Ukrainian and White Russian autonomy, while Polish disarray and ethnic tensions are blamed for potential collapse.
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London
Yhursetay
Ehcomtete
Copenhagen
I Bondras
Poland
Jan Yoel
Geremana
Wwesd
Daily Herald
Raya
Trom
Ffctal Press
Wyntfern
Bevin
Teantler
Hare
Feauda
Moscow
Thurday
Guvga Hercek
Pravna
Praves
Soviet Union
Force of 20 000 Men Enlistment Immediatly
Canberra reports a prime ministerial broadcast announcing immediate enlistment of an infantry division with auxiliary units totaling about 20 000 men for service at home or abroad. The plan, approved by military advisers, includes ages 30 to 46 for various ranks, continuous service for the duration of the war, and cost implications while promising strong coordination with the British Empire. The government stresses the need to defend Australia and support empire commitments, with exemptions for essential civil services and potential redeployments to Pacific islands or other theaters as circumstances dictate.
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Canberra
Mfr
R. G. Mengies
Australia
Menzies
Walaeng
Victoria
Cubalterns
Expain
Majore
Mary Board
Mungies
Autralia Zeit
Pacific Islands
Mowealand
Sigepore
Europe
Momvers
Shanes
Feothin
Uae
AK Baba
War Cabinet to Decide Coin Position in Canberra Meeting
The Commonwealth War Cabinet will determine coin matters in Canberra with no reference to the full Cabinet. Expected to meet at the War Cabinet in Melbourne the week after December 17, with a Canberra session likely next Friday when the House of Representatives resumes.
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Canberra
Betwent
Cammonweaih
Jorélen
Minietee
Hetonotha Browne
MFA
O. Siumstoni
Saul
Hriday
Ntatit
Prine Munir
Ri G Menzia
Mir
My Maghea
Casey
Fh. Aeureet
Air Henry Guillet
Henmler CG
Bailey
War Cabinet
Iui
Wayabinry Wim
British Troops Face Japs at Tientsi
Fragmentary caption text reports British forces engaging Japanese soldiers near Tientsi with unclear details about reinforcements surrender and local actions amid wartime reporting. Named places include Tientsi and London.
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Tientsi
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Milvey
Willia
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Ron
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