Values of Nation's Farm Land Increased During Last Year
The Department of Agriculture reports farm land values rose moderately across the nation through November 1, led by operating farmers as dominant buyers. Prices advanced in 3 states, fell in 6, and held steady in 1, with Colorado showing the largest 12 percent gain since March 1, 1942, while New England prices stayed unchanged.
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Auburn
Ais
East North Central
South Atlantic
Colorado
War raids and aerial battles across Europe report continues
Reports describe heavy bombing over Turin Spacia and Genoa along with Lorient's repeated raids by RAF. Royal Air Force and US bombers strike Ruhr and northwest Germany while daylight raids focus on Britain coast defense. American fighters repel German interceptors as large formations sweep northwest Germany. first paper mill built in New Wartalona area is noted.
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Genoa
Milan
Tourin
Gence
Turin
Lorient
Atlantic
RAF
Ruhr
France
Europe
Germany
Reich
Britain
Ministries of Air and Homes Security
Cosatal
England
East Anglia
An Hanbury
Messerschmitt
Focke-Wulf
Fragmented Proceedings Between Agencies Over GRA Records
An extensive hearing fragment describes committee questions on GRA records and employee billing. Witnesses including Clyde Colquitt and Calhoun testimony are touched, while the GHA dispute and the word Khaki origin from a Permian term are noted.
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Uveston
Alan Een
Pheul Crawley
Megothaterdt Sale
Minty
GRA
Clyde ¢ Hon
Calgmlt
Mime
Hare
Cre
Edster
GFA News
Mina Calhoun
J Weriin Kinseo
Albany
GHA
Tekere
Previnie
Mims
Cot
25 Now Enrolled In Welding Course
Approximately twenty five men and women have entered the training class for arc welding as announced by the local United States Employment Service. Classes run from 7 am to 12 noon, 12:20 pm to 5:30 pm, 6 pm to 10 pm, and 1:30 pm to 4:40 pm. The 6 pm class is filled but other sessions have openings. Apply at the U.S. Employment Service office. Instructors are shipped from shipyards. The plan is to produce forty trainees every three weeks and place them in Mobile shipyards after the three week course.
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United States Employment Service
U.S. Employment Service Office
Allied Air Forces Press Tunisian Air War Advances
In Tunisia sectors heavy Allied air operations form across European and Pacific theaters. B-17 formations claim 24 Nazi fighters down in long engagements, with P-38s bagging another foe as 20 to 10 aerial balance shifts. Bombers hit supply fields and smoke cloaks auxiliary landing grounds west of Axis ports while German fighters fail to disrupt Fortress raids. Observers note limited dawn action as Rommel lines hold, with Afrika Korps regrouping near Tunes-Bizerte. French forces in West Africa poised to train troops for Allied use as airfields expand.
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Fort Jensen
Agim
Gecan
Walin
Nuss
Tunisia
Rommel
Tunes-Bizerle
Cairo
Wolsoon
Infantry Breaks Through to Marl of Is Village
American forces crossed the hillside line and pressed through to the lake shore village near Marl of Is. They faced machine gun fire and shelling as they advanced under mortar and grenade fire. After heavy bombardment and close-quarters fighting, trenches and pillboxes were cleared and the objective captured, symbolized by the fall of a Maypole and the Nazi Swastika.
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Machiar
Maseult
Ube
War Labor Preferences Tighten Hiring Across Sectors
The order limits agricultural transfers to farm work and directs use of all hiring channels under WMC rules. The U S S Employment Service must place workers in roles matching skills for the war effort with priority to essential activities and non-discrimination. Areas of critical labor shortage include Brunswick and Macon Georgia Charleston South Carolina Mobile Alabama Panama City Florida and Pascagoula Mississippi.
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Brunswick
Macon
Charleston
Mobile
Panama City
Fla
Pascagoula
Miss
Russian winter offensive reshapes Soviet high command
London said since Nov 19 Russia and allies pressed a vast drive with over a million men, tearing holes in defense lines. Advances near Kursk and Shchigry expanded pincers toward Karakov. Mopping up near Kuyvansk and gains around Donets basin promised broader Ukrainian reach, while Caucasus threats and Black Sea units raised fears of Dunkirk-style disaster for Axis forces.
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London
Germany
Kursk
Zolotukhina
Shchigry
Tim
Red Army
Reech
Karak
Kuyvansk
Dyu
Market Reports and Kilauens Volcano Note
Chicago market reports show wheat and corn quotes with May and Dec futures amid a brief note on Kilauens volcano in Hawaii described as the world’s most active crater three miles wide. Elwart, U.S. director, to speak at Temple tonight on The Jew in War and Peace. public invited.
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Kilauen
Hawaii
Ite Enormioun
Speam
Saul
Elwart
At & P Om
Allied Air Attacks and Pacific Front Actions Reported
War news from the Pacific and Burma fronts describes United Nations air raids on Guadalcans and New Britain, plus ground advances near Wau and Rangoon. Gen MacArthur reports heavy bombing of airdromes at Bula and dispersed destruction across New Britain. In Burma, British-led forces push toward Akyab with multiple counterattacks repelled and Liborator bombers aiding Rangoon and surrounding fronts.
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Teapre
United Nations
Solomon
Douglas MacArthur
South Sea
Ges
MacArthur
Bula
Guadalcans
New Britain
Japan
New Guinea
Rabaul
Selamaua
Wau
Pacific
Burma
Merahal
Archibald P Wavell
British Imperiale
India
Mayu
Bay of Bengal
Wavella
Akyab
RAF
Rangoon
Rathedaung J
Tag Magwe
General Andrews outlines intensified US air war in Europe
General Andrews, veteran airman and new commander of USAAF forces in the United Kingdom, pledged to expand air operations against Germany. He said daylight raids with Fortresses and Liberators would continue while night bombing focused on strategic targets, emphasizing combined land sea and air operations. The 54 year old West Point graduate from Nashville aims for a tougher aerial campaign and expects broader air power in Europe.
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Himeell
Genet Andrews
United Kingdom
Germany
United States
Andrews
USAAF
Hitler
Nashville
Tenn
West Point
Community club program delights attendees with performances
A review notes duties of club officers and athletic recreation activities. Private Anthen C Mrasinger and Corporal Antre Feyka performed, with Tin Service rep Bie tin. Pat Ted Conway accompanied two piano numbers. Corporal Harry Freie showcased musical pieces with Conway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft Willant
Clinic Group To Meet With Health Officials Tonight
County health officer Dr W T Burkett announced that the maternity circle group will meet at 7 p m tonight at the public health building. Dr W A Cunningham obstetrical consultant of the State Health Department will be principal member.
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Clini Group
W. T. Burkett
Phy- Sitiang
Cilcle
Public Health
Bufiding
W .A Cunningham
State Health Department
Scout Troop Formed in Abbeville By American Legion
Abbeville Troop Five of the Boy Scouts organized with thirty four members under Rev. Mark A Lowery sponsored by the American Legion. Private Wyatt Bonner of Ozark route four reported for training at Fort Knox Kentucky Armored Force Replacement Center as part of military assignments. Heavier loads and more efficient handling added the equivalent of 181000 freight cars to the American railway system.
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Adbeville
Abbeville
Venus Eet Tdibe Mama Bet Jum Go
Fragmentary OCR reads like a playful note listing names and actions. No coherent events, dates, or organizations are readable to form a proper news item.
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FRONE
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Loo
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Rommels
Gabe -Mareth Line
Usis
Mateuy
Kanowan
Ted Maerey
Evany
Cestinysd
Fage Ouse
Chicago
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New Orleans
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America
Sherwin-Williams
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L. Collins
Sherwin
William
Ranch Gang
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