Official Announcement of Egyptian Losses Tests Mussolini Veracity
In a sweeping assessment Kirkell Simpson describes British traps that shattered Italy's Egyptian army, with tens of thousands captured and a major blow to Graziani's frontline divisions. The piece argues the defeats challenge Mussolini's wartime assurances and could signal a turning point in the Axis war. It notes possible morale impacts and questions the Italian army's ability to replace lost forces, while stressing the broader implications for Hitler and Mussolini.
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Kirkel. Simpson
Italy
Egypt
Rome
Duce Mussolini
Cairo
Churchill
Marshal Graziani
Graziani
Sidi Bazrani
Suez Canal
Africa
Britain
Mediterranean
Sidi Barrani
Albania
Army Defers Training for National Guard
The War Department delays mobilization of National Guard units up to two months due to unfinished camps and weather, lowering active duty by about 96,000 men. Eight divisions and many units are rescheduled for training Jan 6 to Apr 1, with induction targets for January around 160,000 draftees. several camps will house tens of thousands and delays vary by site.
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Washington
War Department
National Guard
Stimson
Isidor Lubin
Defense Commission
Camp Blandings
Camp Beauregard
Camp Jackson
S. C
Seventh Corps Area
72Nd Field Artillery Brigade
182Nd Field Artillery
177Th Field Artillery
119Th Field Artillery
Michigan
7Th Corps Area Training Center
Missouri
Canine Gold in Salisbury Teeth Turns Heads
Raleigh an English bulldog owned by Dr. Vernon W. Richards in Salisbury has a gold tooth after a dentist fitted him with a gold crown. The gleaming lower left canine protrudes from the under jaw, drawing curious looks.
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Salisbury, Md
Raleigh
Vernon W. Richards
Gibraltar area and population facts
Gibraltar covers two square miles and has a population of 17,000, outlining a small densely settled colony. The figures highlight a compact land area with a sizable urban population.
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Gibraltar
Juror Tears Echo During Kombol Acquittal Plea
In Seattle Judge Robert M. Jones' court Frank Kombol 36 appeals for acquittal on a second degree burglary charge while several jurors shed tears during his self defense plea as his own attorney.
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Seattle
Robert M. Jones
Frank Kombol
Beech Tent-Pegs From Chiltern Hills For Army Use worldwide
Beech wood tent pegs grown in the Chiltern Hills of England are dispatched for military use around the world. The timber supports campaigns by supplying sturdy components for tents used in diverse theaters.
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Chiltern Hills
England
The Coldest Christmas Yet in Great Britain 1860
The 1860 Christmas records show Britain swathed in record cold with widespread frost and hardship. Authorities logged exceptionally low temperatures, severe weather across regions, and disruptions to travel and daily life. The extreme winter tested communities and left lasting notes in meteorological records.
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Great Britain
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Magic Chef
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Arrow
Shif
Cea
Mitzi Shop
Central Shine Parlor
Central Trust Building
Silver Service
Dallmeyer
Dresser
Phil A- Dallmeyer
Salt & Pepper
Coffee Service
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