The home front –
Disabled veterans of World War II may get $10-$20 monthly pensions
Post-discharge claim made to veterans’ office
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The home front –
In Washington –
Speedy passage of education bill to be requested
Setup sought for vanguard of million returning servicemen expected to seek free schooling
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Völkischer Beobachter (December 21, 1943)
Roosevelt fördert die Bolschewisierung der USA –
Seemannsorganisation als Agitationszentrale
Eigener Bericht des „Völkischen Beobachters“
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U.S. Navy Department (December 21, 1943)
CINCPAC Press Release No. 204
For Immediate Release
December 21, 1943
Army heavy bombers of the 7th Army Air Force, which attacked enemy installations on Maloelap Atoll on December 19 (West Longitude Date), were intercepted by 25 Japanese fighters. Seven of the enemy fighters were probably destroyed and five others were damaged. Two of our planes were damaged. Three men were wounded.
CINCPAC Press Release No. 205
For Immediate Release
December 21, 1943
Heavy bombers of the 7th Army Air Force attacked Taroa on December 20 (West Longitude Date) with about 25 tons of bombs, causing many fires and explosions in hangar and storage areas. Our aircraft were attacked by 30 Zeros. Four enemy fighters were shot down; five others were probably destroyed. Three of our planes were shot down, others received minor damage from anti-aircraft fire and intercepting fighters.
U.S. State Department (December 21, 1943)
The President to the Ambassador in the Soviet Union
Washington, 21 December 1943
Secret
Priority
For Ambassador Harriman from the President. Repeated to Prime Minister
Referring to your message [Alusna Moscow 201719 December] it is my intention that Italian surrendered ships to a number of one-third of the total be allocated to the Soviet war effort as rapidly as they can be made available from their present employment in the Allied war effort commencing about February 1.
Title of ownership to be decided after the surrender of our common enemies.
I have requested combined Chiefs of Staff to issue necessary orders to General Eisenhower.
ROOSEVELT
The Pittsburgh Press (December 20, 1943)
1,000 PLANES BLAST REICH
Key Nazi war cities hit in mighty raids
42 British aircraft lost; Frankfurt, Mannheim and Bremen ripped
By Phil Ault, United Press staff writer
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GENERAL RAILROAD STRIKE CALL DUE
Million more ready to join train groups
Non-operation unions cite previous talks with Roosevelt
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On road to Rome –
Clark’s forces take mountain
Americans edge forward mile and a half
By C. R. Cunningham, United Press staff writer
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In New Britain –
Wider Allied drives hinted
Air raids assist ‘pinch’ aimed at Rabaul
By Brydon C. Taves, United Press staff writer
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Capital wary of accepting Bolivian junta
Parallel seen with clique that took possession of Argentina
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Printers’ union ends walkout in Washington
Another strike, however, is threatened unless negotiations succeed
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Schools urged to give youths study of Army
Course on life, customs and pitfalls suggested by education office
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Political buttons barred by services
Washington (UP) –
Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox said today that it was contrary of Army, Navy and Marine dress regulations for men in uniform to wear political buttons.
He made this comment in reporting that he knew nothing of the circumstances surrounding a request by a Marine in the South Pacific for his mother to send him 500 Willkie buttons.
Mr. Knox said he had received a letter from Harrison E. Spangler, Republican National Committee chairman, regarding the matter. Mr. Spangler had sought to find out why part of the Marine’s letter home explaining why he wanted the buttons had been deleted by a censor.
Mrs. Roosevelt’s wide interests traced to series of frustrations in early life
Break with tradition also meant rift of home ties
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22 Jap planes hit by Allies in China raid
Western Yunnan air base attacked by Yanks; one ship lost
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Marshalls ripped again –
Jap transport left blazing
15 enemy planes smashed or damaged
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Invasion news ‘ban’ indicated
Widespread discussions irk authorities
By Ned Russell, United Press staff writer
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