Rommel retreats as Allied pressure tightens in North Africa
The article notes Rommel’s forces falling back under pressure from American, British, and French troops, with Axis reserves thinning as supply and air-strikes disrupt their lines. It reports Stimson saying Axis losses are substantial, while Allied operations in the Pacific and North Africa advance with plans for future offensives. Transportation schedules amid the Mareth line and Tunisia context are included, plus a note on convalescent supply and a vanilla tablet packaging aside.
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Karp
Tunisia
Thie
Har
Stimpon
Rommel
Wnlen
Tunisie
Gen. von
Arnim
Von
Arnin
Et Torte
OWI
Elmer Hlemmel
Nand
Afrika Korps
Davin
Europe
Axis
Secretary of War
North Africa
Pacific
Washington
Igch
Chiefs of
Stimson
Japan
Burma
China
Southwest Pacific
Army
Navy
Aleutians
South Pacific
Kiske
Holts Bay
Attuwand
Army Defense Command
Salmon Laroo
Central Texas
Mareth
Clifton
Temple
Davis Clitton
Sir B. J. Montgomery
Fort Worth
Akill
Dallas
Clif
Fort Dutaid
British
Joe Hyde
Mgr. Fe
Warning to motorists on anti freez e solutions
An official prohibition limits manufacture of anti freeze solutions mixed with inorganic waste of petroleum distillates under Limitation Order 1258. The directive cites widespread complaints from motorists and service establishments about radiator, ignition, and rubber component damage. Owners are urged to drain deleterious preparations from radiators immediately and avoid future use.
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WPB
Opera
Texas completes fifty more wells
Texas reports forty-four oil wells and six gas wells completed in the week, raising the year total to 478 oil wells in proven territory and 69 gas wells with 490 dry holes. Twenty dry holes and ten oil producers were plugged, and 89 regular drilling applications plus 88 Rule 37 permits were filed for the week.
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Austin
Railroad Commission
Wildcat Terriu
Legislative expenses near six hundred thousand dollars
Austin reports authorized spending for the general session of the Legislature nears the $600,000 mark. The Senate has appropriated $250,000 for per diem and other expenses, up from an initial $350,000.
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Austin
Senate
Community News and Welcome News From Local Families
Mr and Mrs. Behulta visit Henry from re ir. Mrs. Sanders Aanenson and family of Norse visit Edwin Oswald in Clifton. Gregor visits with A B Collins. August Krueger welcomes baby Mary Ann. G W Callin notes Schol News. Primary Room students take April calendars while windows display bird houses. Fourth grade posters teach care for books. Seventh grade charts products from geography studies. Tennis players enjoy better play with new balls and equipment.
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Behultaant
Henry
Re Ir. Jatid
Sanders Aanenson
Norse
Henry. Lammert
Clifton
Raymond Lambe
Edwin Oswald
Sert
Gregor
A. B. Collins
August Krueger
Mary Ann
G. W. Callin
Schol News
Metal Picker Saves Lives Of Army Tires
The Texas Highway Department reports two magnetic nail picker trucks have served 88 Army camps air fields and one other military establishment in 15 months. They collected 26 300 pounds of nails and metal to clear air fields and military sites of puncture risk, preventing tire damage on planes trucks and vehicles. Metal recovered is given to local scrap salvage committees as the fleet works toward tying into the 2000 mile state highway system. Buy War Bonds and Stamps.
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Texas Highway Department
DeWitt C. Greer
Texas
Fragmentary wartime note on civil civilians and military plan
An incomplete report discusses civilian safety and a potential large impact from a project. It mentions Poage and military authorities at G, with unclear actions and no clear outcome. The readable fragments hint at tension over civilian involvement and a phase of a larger operation.
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Serip
Meanings if hers had not gotten the gird
The fragment hints at a personal consequence regarding a gird related outcome. No clear subject, action, or event is identifiable beyond a hypothetical loss or absence affecting "her" and a "gird."
Engine corrosion risk and Conoco Nth motor oil
A dealer warns that acid from combustion can linger in engines and corrode inner parts. The ad recommends Conoco Nt h motor oil with off plating to form a protective barrier, staying near the top of the engine to resist acid attack during long idle periods.
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Conoco
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