British drive stronger in Egypt as Rommel pressured
Allied forces report major hit in Egypt campaign with a six hour desert battle near El Alamein. Montgomery's Eighth Army advances to Sidi Abd El Rahman and beyond toward El Daba, threatening Rommel's positions and widening the axis retreat.
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Associated Press
Britain
Egypt
Axis
Erwin Romrel
el Alamein
Alexandria
Kent
Rommel
Mediterranean
Edward Kennedy
Cairo
B. Li. Montgomery
Army of
Pee
el Angar Munassibi
Himeima
London
Montgomery
Preston
North Africa
Deir el Angar
Munassib
Qattara
Himeimat
Qattari
Eighth
Tel el Akakir
British War Bulletin
Sidi
el Rahman
Shetac
Deir el Angar Munassib
Soldier on 14 day furlough visits Indiana parents
Sgt Robert Roush arrives on a fourteen day furlough from Fr. Benjamin Harrison Hospital Indianapolis to visit his parents Mr and Mrs N Roush in town.
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Robert Roush
Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
Ind
Mra. N. Roush
Beadle County Votes Divide on State Tickets
Beadle County voters reject Mundt and Bushfield for U.S. Senate and support Sharpe for governor while preserving Republican state ticket gains. Democrats carry county offices as Beadle electors swing back to the Democratic side on county races. Weir re elected to the state senate. Oviatt and Worrall assured of reelection to Beadle's delegation. See BEADLE COUNTY-Page Two
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Beadle County
Harlan J. Bushfield
U.S
Karl E. Mun
M.q.sharpedor
Tom Berry
U. S
Bushfield
Aine
Freddy Hildebrandt
Kurl Mundt
Chitty
George W. Chitty
Huron
A. C. Miller
Kennebec
W. G. Bateman
Cavour
Chandos B. Royer
Register ‘of Deeds
Howard T. Shober
A. M. Berg
Joe Reilly
Louis W. Matson
Huronsity
Blanche Babbitt Hoy
Register of Deeds
P. Ke Brest
P. Glanzer
Emma EF. Kinsman
Weir
Carl H. Weir
G. R. Leighton
Thad
Oviatt
Charles M. Worrall
Worrall
John “E Davenport
Desert battle tightens as Montgomery drives on
London reports Lt Gen. Montgomery's breakthrough against Rommel as Axis defense in North Africa concentrates for a decisive Mediterranean clash. The campaign's direction suggests a major effort to destroy Axis forces with the risk of sensational developments in the coming days.
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London
B. L. Montgomery
Marshal Rommel
Egypt
Mediterranean
Monthomar
Axis
Africa
Tf Montgomery
Wes W
Reds Stem Nazi Offensive Near Nalchik and Stalingrad
Soviet headquarters reported the Red Army halted a 50 000 strong German push on the Nalchik plateau in the central Caucasus and recaptured several strongholds in the 72 day Stalingrad siege. Red Army forces also pushed back German positions northeast of Tuapse and repelled counterattacks as reinforcements ferried by night across the Volga aided the defense around Stalingrad.
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Associated Press
Nalchik
Caucasus
Stalingrad
Tiflis
Red Army
Tuapse
Black Sea
Red Star
Volga
Hoover Says Enemies Can Get No Comfort From Vote
Former President Herbert Hoover commented on the election results in New York declaring that enemies cannot find comfort as the platform of every candidate Republican Democratic and labor was vigorous in supporting the war. He urged that the protest expressed toward more effective organization of the war.
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New York
Herbert Hoover
Sharpe Interprets Results Of Election In South Dakota
Renowned analyst Sharpe declares an apparent win in South Dakota's gubernatorial race with a Republican majority. The interpretation notes focus on the habits of thought and action that foster success in state and individual affairs.
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Sharpe
Renebec
South
Dakta
South Dakota
Navy War Effort Signals Large Financial Commitment
A fragmentary report references the Navy and a substantial war effort with figures approaching five hundred million dollars as part of sustained national mobilization. Names and dates are unclear due to the damaged text.
Voters Rationed Large Hall Election Debacle
Voters crowded a large hall when officials say the floor fell two feet to the ground, but no one was hurt. Election equipment and ballots were damaged as voting continued after the incident.
Allies Advance In New Guinea Area
General MacArthur's headquarters says Allied forces have pushed about six miles beyond Kokoda and are nearing the village of Oivi on the road toward Buna as Japanese retreat continues in New Guinea. Bombers support U S ground troops while raiding Bougainville shipping, with results not observed in the communique.
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MacArthur
Australia
New Guinea
Kokoda
Oivi
Buna
Wanchorage
Dewey Wins New York Governorship in Wartime Vote
The Associated Press reports a sweeping Republican victory in the wartime election. Thom as E. Dewey captures New York governor amid broad gains as Republicans win Senate seats and House seats, reshaping state and national power. The swing also unsettles Democratic strongholds in California and Connecticut.
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Associated Press
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
California
Connecticut
Senate
House
Progressives
George W.W. Norris
Nebraska
New Deal
Congress
Kenneth S. ‘Wherry
Iowa
New Jersey
Delaware
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Doren
Maine
Oregon
Kansas
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Tllinois
Idaho
Colorado
Michigan
Minnesota
West Virginia
Wyoming
Rhode Island
Nevada
Bis Arte
Arizona
New Mexico
North Dakota
Maryland
Texas
Orlando
Loomis
Julius
Wisconsin
Sena
Josh
Lee
FE. H.moore
William H. Smathers
Frank Hague
Democratic National Committee
Albert J. Hawkes
The
United
Chamber of Commerce
Roosevelt
Dewey
Bennett
Nore
Rep
Hamilton
Fish
Byde Park
Sen
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Guadalcanal Braces for New Japanese Reinforcements
Japanese landings under cover of darkness on Guadalcanal push fresh troops east of the air field. U S Navy bombards positions west of the base while dive bombers strike northwest coastal areas. MacArthur reports red vanguards nearing Kokoda as Australian troops advance toward Buna on the Papuan coast.
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Associated Press
Army
Andmarines
Guadalcanal
Navy
Ekinox
New Guinea
Douglas MacArthur
Kokoda
Owen Stanley
Buna
Moresby
MacArthur
U. S
Solomons
Buin-Faisi
Dilli
Portuguese-Timor
Navy to halt enlistments without draft release
The Navy announced it will not accept enlistees from vital dairy livestock and poultry industries unless they present a release from their draft boards. Men in 0 A 0 B or TUK classifications must obtain releases before applying for enlistment. Dairy farmers deferred due to occupation will not be accepted.
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Washington
War Manpower Commission
Navy
Seek Speakership At Lake County Event
A fragmented note describes a November event in Lake County with Rev H O Hove and representative Stet from Lake and Moody Counties. It mentions prior service in 1943 and 1989, referencing a House representation period and a 1944 context.
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SF Dix
H. O
Hove
Lake
Semon
Dan Bove
Moody
Secon
Ask
South Dakota votes Republican sweep to Capitol Hill
In a statewide landslide Republicans win all congressional seats and Bushfield gains Senate. Mundt Case Sharpe stand for free congress amid isolationist charge. Bushfield defeats Berry for Senate. Sharpe wins governorship, Mundt channels wartime stance. Hines reelected in nonpartisan race. results reflect postwar political shift.
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Sioux, Falls
South Dakota
Harisn J. Bushfield
W. J. Bulow
Beresford
Karl Mundt
Francis Case
West-River
M. Q. Sharpe
Pierre
Congress
Chan Gurney
Capitol Hill
Washington
Roosevelt
Bushfeld
Tom Berry
Belvidere
Bushfield
Miller
Mundt
Missouri River
Fred H. Hildebrandt
Madison
National Forensic League
Hildebrandt
Watertown
Case
George A. Bailey
Hines
Bomb Explosions Hit Vichy and Other French Cities
Berlin reports from German broadcasts say bombs exploded in Marseille Limoges Vichy and Clermont Ferrand as part of plots in unoccupied France Monday night and Tuesday morning. Dispatches claim British manufactured bombs damaged collaborationist headquarters killing at least one and wounding three in Vichy where the propaganda office of Jacques Doriot s French Popular party was wrecked.
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Berlin
France
Vichy
Marseille
Limoges
Clermont-Ferran
Jacques Darict
French Popular Party
Moses Builds Lead In North Dakota Race
Governor John Moses extended a slow lead in North Dakota across rural precincts as the nonpartisan league opponent Lieut. Gov. Oscar W Hagen narrowed the gap. In the five way congressional race incumbent Republican Waker L Burdick and Congressman William Lemke led, Democrat candidate trailed Lemke with margins tight on state tickets where nonpartisan league challengers narrowed Democratic Republican leads.
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Targo
John Moses
Oscar W. Hagen
Moses
Congress
Waker L. Burdick
William Lemke
Lemke
Nonpartisan ‘League
Democratic-Republicen
Onalie
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Harlan J.bushfield
United States Senate
Wes. Bulow
Karl E. Munch
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Hitler
Sam'p
Ham
H. Pearl
N.Y
Armour& CO
Young D. A
Thomas E Dewey
Vichy France
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