Weekly News Analysis: Axis Moves in Europe and North Africa
Edward C. Wayne surveys unfolding World War II events from Athens to Berlin. He notes German hesitation over Mussolini’s Greece campaign, Badoglio’s resignation, and Cavalero’s appointment. British naval actions near Sardinia, U-boat activity, and Allied bombing target German production while U.S. plane deliveries to Britain rise toward 1942 targets. The piece also traces fascist movements in Romania and the Iron Guard’s violent surge amid Nazi leverage and Romanian oil needs.
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Nomura named envoy to US. Harmon seeks sports radio role
Envoy Japan appoints Admiral Kichisaburo Nomura, 82, a former Naval Academy graduate, to the United States amid strains, with war service as naval attache in Washington. Tom Harmon, famed 1940s halfback, reveals ambition to become a sports radio announcer rather than a football coach during a radio program ceremony.
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Siam at War: Siam Attacks France and Indo China
The article notes Siam’s military action against France in Indo China amid a broader Far East crisis. It suggests Japan-Siam ties and a potential land threat to Singapore. Washington views Singapore as a stabilizing Far East force. An immediate loan to the Chinese Nationalist government was announced: $50 million, with another $50 million contemplated later.
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Studio deals and showbiz notes in New York gossip
E Hemingway to take $150000 from Paramount for rights to For Whom the Bell Tolls. Various entertainment scraps include Elmer Rice’s son Robert writing for drama pages, Pancho the Argentinian bandsman becoming a citizen, Myrna Loy’s beer admirer, Coffee Pot rebrands, Time’s A Wright Jr. nearing flight duty, and Hollywood chatter on actors, directors, and scandals.
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the Barrymore
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Argentina
Myrna Loy
L. A
A. Wright Jr
Girl wins at 41st International Livestock Exposition
Evelyn Asay of Mt. Carroll Illinois won the junior steer competition with Hereford Sarge at the Chicago expo. Sarge was named Grand Champion steer and sold to Firestone Tire for 3.30 per pound. Proceeds fund a family farm. Iowa State led collegiate judging with 4,436 points, followed by Texas A&M 4,409 and Ohio State 4,394.
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Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
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Ohio State University
Not Fit to Fight Draft Rejections Report Substandard Physicals
About 15 percent of the first 14 600 men answered to selective service were rejected as sub standard by army physicians after thorough examinations and X rays. Teeth and eyesight were the main causes prompting immediate calls from draft boards. A United Air Lines crash in Chicago killed eight and injured eight as ice suspected on wings.
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Around the House: Practical kitchen tips
Plan meals with balance and color contrast. Clean milk bottles by shaking a solution of salt and vinegar. Use waxed paper to save dishwashing. Place in table covers to hold hard buttered pans. Soak potatoes before frying to ensure crispness.
Camel Cigarette Gift Packages Hit Holiday Buyers
Local dealers feature Camel gifts in two festive packages. A Camel carton ten packs of 20s is shown in holiday dress, and a Christmas set includes four flat fiftiess. Both are ready for gift labels.
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