American Propaganda Strengthened by Victory
The piece discusses how American propaganda gains impact after the Tunisian victory. It notes two key strengths: truthfulness from the start and German underestimation of Tunis, plus the broader strategy of informing occupied and enemy countries with concrete outcomes, warnings against uprisings, and the aim of maintaining momentum through factual reporting and coordinated broadcasts. It also cites the role of Elmer Davis and OWI, and forecasts on how neutral and enemy civilians are to receive messaging about the war’s progress and future offensives.
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WNU
Union Trust Building
Washington, D. C
America
Tunisia
Tunis
Africa
Europe
Office of War Information
Germany
Hitler
Poland
Scandinavia
Low Countries
West
Herr Goebbels
Elmer Davis
Public Opinion Quarterly
Italy
Casablanca
Norway
Mediterranean
Bizerte
Cape Bon
Goebbel
Inside Story Of Toulon by J G Fernand Laurent
A wartime account asserting German missteps led to Toulon’s fall and the French navy destruction. Sailors and officers sabotaged ships and port works as German forces closed in, with isolation by cut wires and radio jamming blamed for Vichy’s failed surrender orders.
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Holland
Netherlands
Germany
Toulon
J. G. Fernand-Laurent
Hitler
de Laborde
Vichy
Marshal Petain
Bertin
France
Tou Jon
Saron
Cape Brun
Insurance and service bars highlight wartime briefs
In 1943 one in four purses go to armed forces as civilians learn about National Service Life Insurance with a $10000 cap and monthly beneficiary payments. Civilians may earn an official service bar like campaign bars. Eastern region rural road traffic drops 48 percent year over year.
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National Service Life
War Department
Armed Services
Seed Quality For Allies Assured By Govt Tests
Government tests verify that forage crop and vegetable seeds bought for Lend Lease allies meet variety and germination standards. At Beltsville Maryland seed testing labs, samples undergo germination checks to enforce the 1939 Federal Seed Act, ensuring accurate seed delivery.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Federal
Beltsville Research Center
Beltsville
Research Center
The Most Welcome Gift for a Serviceman Cigarettes
Surveys among service men show cigarettes as a favorite home package item. Camel leads in sales records at post exchanges and canteens. Restrictions limit overseas shipments, but Camels may still reach soldiers in the United States and sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Crocheted Accessories Hit Tailored Fashion
A lively season trend features a jiffy crochet beret and matching purse set paired with tailored outfits. The colorful, becoming accessories offer versatile styling and economical appeal for wardrobes.
Cupid Breaks Up With Lover After Seven Day Notice
A munition plant foreman learns his attractive mistress has ended her relationship with a former lover. That evening she appears out with him again, explaining she had to give seven days notice before leaving.
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Doris
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Green House
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Pattern No
Cupid
Sioux City
United States War Bonds
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Wiacle
Iran
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