Allied Air Strength Pounding Axis On Desert
Allied air power surges in Tunisia as First British Army renews pressure near Bizerte and Tunis. Reuters and Cairo communique reports vary on east and west thrusts while transports sustain twilight airlift into Africa. Air reinforcements arrive. RAF, Spitfires, Lightning bombers overhead as both sides prepare for a crucial battle.
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Sayg Mazi Pilots Afraid Of P-38
US Army airmen in North Africa report the P-38 fighter outclassing German aircraft. Lieut. Carl Williams says the twin-engine P-38 improves daily and keeps German pilots from sneaking up. Williams notes he shot down a Messerschmitt 109 over Tunis and praises the P-38’s reliability and homeward return capability.
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Four Ton Bombs Hit Italian Arsenal City For Sixth Time
Royal Air Force bombers struck Turin again, dropping four ton blockbusters in a one hour raid that set large fires in industrial districts. Italian high command reported extensive damage and at least 75 dead and 112 wounded from the prior night’s attack.
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White Coated Tanks Fight Germans On Russian Fronts
Soviet forces in snow painted tanks struck at Germans on the central front while on the Volg the winter offensive continued near Stalingrad. In Velikie Luki area Russians repulsed center attacks and pushed troops into action driving Germans from a settlement. Red Star said German troops fled toward forests after Russian breaches west of Rzhev and ski troops pursued, mowing many down.
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Continuation of AAA urged after war in Minnesota
ST PAUL Dec ia continuation of the Agricultural Adjustment Administration is necessary because thousands of jobs depend on AAA, said Trovatten, a Minnesota agriculture official, at a conference with state and federal farm leaders. He warned the country cannot afford to drop the AAA controls and farm income stability.
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Air Raids Possible in Midwest Region Warns General
Omaha dispatch reports Maj Gel Ez Chi, commanding the Ice Command, warned of a nine-state blackout plan set for 10 PM Monday. He urged cooperation of the 15 million residents in the Seventh Defense Region as authorities prepare for air raid alerts.
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Nazi appoints Zeitzler as new German General Staff chief
London reports General Zeitzler, long a rising infantry officer, named Chief of the German General Staff replacing Halder. Berlin broadcast confirms the decision amid claims of a Nazi Gestapo protege network influence and shifting army leadership under Von Bock.
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Army Air School Opens At Brookings Campus
Brookings December 1. An official opening of enlisted branch No 3 Army Administration Schools is scheduled at the South Dakota State College campus. About 800 to 1,000 soldiers will train here with Col Herbert C Baldridge as principal speaker. Lt Col Peyton Nevitt will discuss purposes of the unit and Maj Bruce McConnell will outline training phases. President Lyman J. Jackson will welcome the group.
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Ee ‘Colleg
Board of Regents
An Estate Educational Sys
Winter Tire Chains Permit Notice
WPB issues permits for winter tire chains amid urban transit adjustments. Detailing regulations and required approvals, the notice outlines how drivers may acquire and install chains for secure month‑to‑month adherence.
Anti American Air Forces Aid British Libya Campaign
War Today reports in the field, Rommel fears Allied air superiority over Libya as British Eighth Army advances. The article credits Anglo American air forces, including U S personnel, as a key asset in driving Axis forces across the Libyan desert toward Sirte. See Mackenzie Page 12.
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Sirte
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Rommel
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Libya
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Draft Signup Opens Tomorrow for 18 Year Olds
Washington datebook reports the 18 year olds who turned 18 since June 30 may register Friday for army induction under the Selective Service plan. The schedule divides birth dates into three one week periods with registrations running December 3 to 31. Inductions aim to begin in early 1940s. those past their 88th birthday are ineligible as candidates.
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Byrd urges end of NYA and FSA programs
Chairman Byrd argues liquidation of Farm Security and National Youth Administration after a government hearing shows a 1.6 million dollar yearly loss on resettlement projects. He cites budget official testimony of 800 thousand needed annually for FSA overhead and notes NYA funds continue only through June 30. This would mark the third wartime agency to be dissolved following CCC and WPA.
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Last Remaining Enemy Position Surrounded at Buna
Allied and Australian troops have surrounded the Gona Buna beachhead on New Guinea, trapping remaining Japanese forces after strong countermeasures by American long-range bombers. Prime Minister Curtin reported Gen. MacArthur personally directed the operation to clear the area as prep for further campaigns toward Port Moresby.
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Labor Leader Expects Federal Conciliator on Morrell Plant Hours
In Sioux Falls on December 10 a labor leader said a federal conciliator from Washington will settle differences over working hours at the John Morrell and Co plant. Sam Medell, international representative of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America, said Local 774 will await the conciliator before any further action. The union will strive to obey the wartime presidential directive requiring workers to remain on duty during the emergency.
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Less Hewsphirt: Washington Dec 1 10
Less Hewsphirt reports in Washington on December 1 10 the informed advisory committee notes the opinion penetrant in about 34 percent would be the fate of product.
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