19 Nov 1942
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1942
Page
1
A note from Western Newspaper Union editors explains that the opinions reflect WNU news analysts and not the newspaper. The release authenticates the source of analysis and clarifies attribution.
Allied headquarters report new successes in the second front drive as Algiers and Gran fall to American forces. American units seize air fields near Oran and in the region while naval actions at Algiers and Oran ports are neutralized by Allied fleets. Petain's government breaks relations with the United States and Laval informs the U S envoy Vichy has severed ties. Hull says U S aims to pre pare for the Africa invasion. American forces are reported ashore along about 650 miles of North Africa's coast.
Detroit war production halts occurred as 7 000 workers quit in six plants amid U A W CIO interference claims. M E S A members called the stoppage a labor holiday and a test of local order. Roosevelt noted hours in German munitions rose from 70 to 80 per week as US output and shipbuilding climbed in the latest monthly war production report.
In Munich at the Loewenbrau beer cellar on the 1923 anniversary, Adolf Hitler praised German posture in Africa and warned of counter blows to come. He argued against capitulation, claimed strength in crisis, and criticized the Kaiser, noting 350,000 German deaths as context.
The piece notes Russian exclamations of Horosho as the Allied African campaign opens. It reports the death of Peter Wood, son of Lord Halifax and British Ambassador to the U.S., in Egypt. Captain Fred Eldridge of The Roundup mocks morale strains and hardships faced by U.S. troops in Assam and China.
Reports from Rome note official comments on the American landing stirring pessimism in Italy. The radio quotes urge resilience against a powerful foe, framing the attack as a terrible trial for the Italian people and calling for steadfast resistance.
The piece uses squares from cast-off clothing forming a circle and fruit motif. Turquoise flowers and red cherries come from dyed old wool blankets. Twelve inch burlap foundations are stitched, with patterns traced from paper and wax crayon.
A mixed set of household notes covers cleaning tips for jelly making and glove washing, plus suggestions for organizing spaces with mirrors. It also includes Christmas gift ideas featuring Camel cigarettes and Prince Albert tobacco, with references to gift-wrapped packaging and holiday boxes.
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