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Newspaper
Daily Capital News
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1942
Page
1
Reported details from the Boston nightclub fire describe blocked exits delaying rescue as firemen crawled over bodies to reach the scene. Red Cross blood donors numbered over 400 as transfusions saved many lives and relief efforts expanded to support families affected by the blaze.
Allied reports detail continued twin drives against Tunis and Bizerte. Reconnaissance indicates Axis escape to Tripoli via a narrow southern Tunisia coastal strip. Axis forces lack heavy mobile artillery. Italians guard coast from Gabes to Sfax as fighting rages near Mateur and within 12 miles of Tunis in one sector. American equipment is being allocated to French troops as mobilization for clearing Axis forces in North Africa proceeds.
A vivid talk by Count de Prorok at St Peter's High School and the Junior College traced a prophecy linking his 1920s coronation to a future Paris parade. He forecast a five year war, then a 1940s end, with MacArthur and De Gaulle in attendance at a victory celebration on a famed avenue. The audience heard Paris scenes and De Gaulle’s plea as the Marseille anthem played.
Gas stations stayed busy last night as rationing news spread with a deadline looming. Jefferson residents prepared for a frigid winter, many plotting long walks or staying indoors as rumors circulated about station closures and fuel shortages.
The discussion on war measures shows Laval and aides debating with Vichy officials while Hitler ordered occupation. Petain protested Hitler's move and French cabinet voted 8 to 6 against war. Weygand vanished after a meeting with Petain, with German actions shadowing Vichy’s stance on occupation and Free France.
Allied forces in Buna Gona New Guinea press forward as fighting grows more intense. Air support and fighter aircraft engage Japanese Zeros, with seven shot down and two Allied planes downed but pilots saved. Australian jungle fighters breach 20 mile beach, pushing to sea near Gona as ground combat widens the salient between Gona and Buna. Lae airfield attacked by A-20s and Beaufighters while MacArthur’s forces continue steady advance.
Soviet forces report heavy enemy losses after reinforcing units repelled counterattacks near Stalingrad. German troops suffer a serious defeat as Reds push from Ver tychy toward the Don and Volga pocket. Russians claim captures and damaging gains along the Don Loop.
Governor Donnell approved 2,335,651 dollars for the OAP fund, less than half the 5,203,467 passed by the assembly and below his 2.5 million recommendation. He vetoed earlier debts but lawmakers overrode to double his allotment, prompting special sessions on November 4 to fund bankrupt departments.
Francis Edwin O'Toole known as Frank White pled guilty to murdering his wife Lillian and chose his own sentence. He broke from officers in the courtroom and leapt from a ninth floor window, dying at the light well below before a scheduled sentencing.
The article notes that pigeons have been employed as message carriers dating back to 3500 B C. This ancient use highlights long standing roles in communication and logistics.
A detailed broadcasting grid lists hourly slots from 6:30 p m through 9:45 p m with various programs and hosts including Home Folks News Spear Serenaders Morning MelodiesSymphonic Swing Pipes of Melody Spotlight on Rhythm The Messenger Hymn Time Congratulations Ma and Pa The Cheer Up Gang Sydney Moseley Karl Zomar's Scrapbook Yankee House Party Boake Carter Bill Hay U S Marine Band Broadway Bandwagon Shady Valley Folks Markets Baron Eliott's Orchestra Mutual Goes Calling Superman Prayers String Ensemble Foreig n News Radio Shopper Fulton Lewis Jr The First Five Passes In Review The Federal Ace Jubilee Village Orchestra Murder Clinic John B Hughes Art Kassel's Orchestra Sports Page of the Air.
At 10:00 Q. E. D. airs. At 10:15 Jimmy Joy's Orchestra performs. At 10:30 Goodnight All signs off the broadcast.
The deadline for motorists to dispose of idle tires was postponed from December 1 to December 12 by the Office of Price Administration due to Railway Express Agency delays in handling a last minute rush.
CHICAGO and NOV 30 1942 Four boys are named top ranking meat animal producers among national 4 H Club members. Winners receive free trips to the National 4 H Club Congress in Chicago this week. top three earn $200 scholarships. Leo Dohogne Jr of Miami Oklahoma tally shows $229 cash prizes and $8,335 income over eight years. Avis Wyndham of Melrose New Mexico among eight winners of the 1942 Victory Garden contest. Alcohol freezes at 200 degrees below zero.
OPA granted a twelve day deferment to avoid penalizing drivers who tried to comply with the tire turn-in but could not because the Express Agency could not handle them. The sale of all extra tires over five per passenger car is required to obtain gasoline under the national mileage rationing program effective tomorrow.
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