Germans Might Hold Africa Till Late Summer
Allied observers in London assess that Rommel could defend Tunisia into mid or late summer if he sacrifices substantial manpower and air power. Despite British and American advances, roughly 100000-plus German and Italian troops remain in a fortified Tunisian bridgehead with strong defenses and supply links to Sicily, while Allied air and naval power grow.
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North Africa
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Bizerte-Tunis
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Stalingrad
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Marath
Aftica
London
Hitler
Tunisia
Afrion
von Arning
Axis air power still strong enough in Africa
The article argues the Luftwaffe retains strength to match Allied air forces in Africa, avoiding heavy drain on continental forces. It warns that if parity fades as Tunisia tightens the corner, Germans and Italians face their most concentrated aerial bombardment and ground gunfire yet directed at a large troop body.
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Sky
Africa
Boar-Burgers Sheik Turns Boar Into Hamburgers
Casablanca Morocco April 15 A Morroccan sheik gifts an American general boar meat. The general, unsure how to serve it, gives it to the Red Cross Club. Director James Van Boosktirk of Rusae Lodge Minnesota runs the grinder, producing a tasty 1943 North African model of American hamburger.
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Casablanca
French Morocco
North Africa
Red Cross Club
James van Booskirk
Rusae Lodge
Minn
Navy Turns To Other Materials For Rubber Lack
The Navy reports heavy reliance on substitutes to conserve crude rubber amid wartime shortages. Substitutions include resin, Guayule, and synthetic rubber in deck mats, hose, gaskets, and electrical packings. Estimated savings total millions of pounds across self sealing tanks, flight gear, life equipment, and radio gear, contingent on continued application.
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Washington
United States Navy
Army
Office of War Information
Navy
Bureau of Aeromautics
Navy Department
Bureau of Naval Aeronautics
Postwar cars may not need windshield wipers
Dr Gustav Egloff of Universal Oil Products Co Chicago predicted to the American Chemical Society that postwar automobiles will not need windshield wipers because a new glass containing no silica will be used. He said the glass will resist rain and snow and remain dry.
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American Chemical Society
Gustav Egloff
Universal Oil Products Co
Chicago
Plastic replaces rubber in battery cases and separators
A new plastic shows potential to fully replace hard rubber in battery cases and separators, signaling a major material shift in energy storage components. This advancement promises reduced weight and improved durability while maintaining electrical insulation and safety standards.
Former Bonilla Boy Killed In Action
Clark Swanson, son of the Rev and Mrs Swanson formerly of Bonilla, has been killed in action in England. The report comes as a grim note from the front and confirms a family loss. A separate item notes that the Contract Bridge Club will meet on April 22 in Hitchcock.
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Clark , Swanson
Swanson
England
Contract Bridge Club
Hitchcock
The
Con
Will Not Hold City Elections In De Smet
De Smet voters will not elect a city government this year. Mayor P. L. Seri will again serve, and J will assume duties as city official with John Hasche taking on cit responsibilities.
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Eiy
Smet
P. L. Seri
Dutie
John Hasche
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