Hitler assumes sole command of German army amid war shifts
The weekly analysis notes Adolf Hitler takes total command as Russia pushes back all fronts. It cites Brauchitsch out, winter strain on troops, Goebbels pleas for warmth, and German retreat in Russia. It highlights British North Africa gains and Japan's invasion moves toward the Philippines with U S defense, plus a Pacific command reshuffle under Admiral King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Russia
Far East
Philippines
Adolf Hitler
Walther von Brauchitsch
Berlin
von Brauchitsch
Volkischer Beobachter
Goebbels
Norway
North African
Rommel
Bengasi
Derna
Egypt
Libya
Lingayen
Manila
U. S
Japan
United States
Davao
Mindanao
Davaochukuo
Luzon
Air Force
Navy
Admiral King
Pacific
Hart
Nimitz
Stark
Willkie Contemplates Role in Wartime Supreme Council
Reports claim President plans a five man wartime board including Wendell Willkie, Rear Admiral Leahy, Vice President Wallace, and Philip Murray to direct war efforts. Meanwhile 1942 shortages loom with imminent tire rationing and possible electric power deficits prompting household conservation. Hong Kong defenders battle as Chinese refugees flood the island, threatening supplies and defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme War Council
Wendell Willkie
Willkie
Leahy
Vichy
Puerto Rico
Wallace
SPAB
Philip Murray
C.N.C
Pacific Coast
Middle West
Hongkong
China Sea
East River
Tamshui
Pingshan
Taipo
Kowloon
War-Focused Farm Plan Urges Repair and Labor Aid
Washington outlines a farm first strategy to win the war doubling as a factory and field. Officials urge fixing machinery conserving supplies and boosting home grown food while addressing farm labor shortages and potential land army plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickard
Axis
Philippines
Hawaiian Islands
East Indies
Monitoring stations guard US war effort worldwide
In Washington the United States maintains over 90 constant monitoring radio stations to detect signals endangering the war effort. In Sacket’s Harbor USO opens a soldiers broadcasting station first in the nation, with plans to extend to all camps. FBI warns auto owners to secure cars amid tire shortages boosting theft appeal. In London British factories send 100000 bomb and shell fillers to Stalin for his 62nd birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Sacket’s Harbor
N. Y
USO
FBI
London
Ordnance
Britain
Josef Stalin
Russia
Submarine warfare heats up as Japanese shores face attacks
News reports say Japanese submarines attacked three vessels along the California coast while U S Navy submarines reportedly sank at least two Japanese ships. Oil tankers Emidio and Agriworld were involved with Emidio sending an SOS after being hit and Agriworld escaping. Japan acknowledges about twenty U S submarines operating near home waters.
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California
Emidio
Agriworld
Navy
Japan
U. S
Poultry Advice Sought After Duck Losses From Texas Farmer
Cecil Davidson an 18 year old Moore County Texas farm boy asks for poultry advice after losing two ducks and fearing more deaths. The department of agriculture notes he built an adobe house for 120 dollars as a West Texas State College sophomore using 2000 handmade adobe bricks.
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Cecil Davidson
Moore County
Texas
Department of Agriculture
West Texas State College
Davidson
Floral motif pillow slips for hand embroidery transfer
Floral beauty appears on pillow slips in four motifs for transfer No. 79185. Pansies flowers cross stitch and basket posies designs offer decorative options for cutwork or applique. Transfer No. 79185 costs 15 cents and orders go to the supplied address.
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Edward C. Wayne
Western Newspaper Union
Germany
Cyrenaica
Tripoli
Hawaii
Ernest J. King
Asiatic
Admiral Stark
U.S
WNU
H Street
D. C
America
Farmers of
Land Army of Women
Mrs. Roosevelt
Paul McNutt
Congress
Selective Service Administration
Fort Snelling
Dr. Kamman
Baukhage
Martha
Kansas City
Phil
Plutarch
ST. Louis
Douglas Jerrold
Leigh Hunt
Meg Ouffer
Doan
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