10 Dec 1942
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Newspaper
Alden Times
Location
Alden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1942
Page
1
Soviet forces press an offensive as Italian leadership weighs the risk of a stepped up Allied campaign. In North Africa, the Tunisian campaign nears a climax as Allied and Axis troops clash and strategic momentum shifts across the desert front.
British General Anderson's forces sever rail and road links between Tunis and Bizerte by capturing Djedeida, pressuring Axis positions around Tunis and Bizerte. Allied paratroopers strike near Mateur as Montgomery delays a major assault, signaling a potential southern push into Tripolitania.
Allied headquarters in Australia reports two destroyers attempting to reinforce Japanese units at Buna believed sunk by Allied bombers. Far to the west an 8,000-ton German auxiliary ship trapped and 78 Germans captured. First Nazi shipping mention in the area for months.
In a world broadcast marking his upcoming 68th birthday, Winston Churchill urged Italians to rise against Mussolini and seek peace while vowing Allies would strike from Africa into Europe. Simultaneously, Turin faced a heavy bombing raid that destroyed large city areas, hitting Fiat and Caproni sites. In Russia, Soviet forces halted the German advance at Stalingrad, encircled 300,000 enemy troops, and pressed offensives in the Caucasus and around Leningrad, challenging Nazi momentum.
President Roosevelt launched the nine billion dollar Victory Loan drive by purchasing a $1,000 bond from Secretary Morgenthau, urging Americans to turn idle money into fighting dollars. The plan targets wage earners and corporations, with bonds starting at $500 and banks handling much of the effort as government needs funds for the war.
United Nations air raids strike Jap bases across Burma, Thailand, and Indo China as air strength grows. A Lang Mai raid pounded rail yards, and a U S bomber fleet repelled at least 23 enemy planes near the Pearl River base in China. Explosives sank two freighters and over 100 barges while docks and warehouses burned.
French sailors destroyed 60 ships at Toulon to deny Germany a usable fleet, leaving three battleships seven cruisers and numerous destroyers and submarines sunk. Admirals Darlan Abrial and de la Borde are cited in reports on the act amid Allied reactions.
Secretary of War Stimson set a 14 day limit on all army furloughs during the holiday season and restricts leaves to no more than 10 percent of each army post’s enlisted strength between December 12 and January 12. OPA to double passenger car tire rationing for December. Henderson fixes silk hose prices from 85 cents to 1.65. Madame Chiang Kai-shek to visit White House after medical treatment, kept secret until arrival. Nelson urges Christmas as a rest from weapons production in wartime plan.
Washington reports a discreet session led by General Marshall with key senators and representatives to discuss war progress. He shared favorable figures on North Africa losses, praised Admiral Darlan's decisive actions, and praised Robert Murphy for shaping U S policy plans. Marshall voiced optimism on Luftwaffe shifts from Russia and allied momentum in New Guinea.
Frank Gervasi recalls Wendell Willkie’s Cairo stop and North Africa tour as Rommel’s defeat shifts balance. Willkie’s critics and censors spark clashes, while his casual attire and bold talk unsettle Middle East officials and press. Willkie claims Hitler is on a declining limb as allies gain initiative.
A garbled collection of practical instructions covers odor removal with water, sardine mash with lemon juice and salad dressing, toasted sandwich ideas, fruit and nut additions to muffins, meat skewers for spring cleaning, woodwork corner cleaning, apples with maple cider roast ham, and housekeeping steps for dusting cloths. Guidance includes polishing jars with cheesecloth, washing broiler racks, and weekly burner maintenance.
When constipation brings stomach upset and bloating you need Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin. The combination wakes lazy bowels and soothes the stomach, with a pleasant taste even children enjoy. Follow label directions or your doctor's advice for relief and well being.
A compact saying attributes differing judgments to individual perspective. The line reflects the idea that everyone believes their own view is correct, echoing debates on objectivity and subjectivity in opinion.
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