Allies Gain Ground in Egyptian Desert Amid Air War
British dispatch reports the Eighth Army holds all objectives in the Egyptian desert as Allied air power dominates the skies. Crete bombing mission continues while Malta escapes air attacks for a second day. Deser tions noted among Axis troops include defections and prisoner totals. reports cite conscripts and former foreign legionnaires in Rommel's desert army.
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Mediterranean
Malta
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Reuters
Desert
Sid
Pomme
Coffee sign promises cups at five cents in Hollywood
Hollywood cafe owner George Paris displays a sign claiming abundant coffee and offering a second cup for five cents as the market shows a quirky price scene in the city.
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Hollywood
George
Paris
Hoard Flour If You Would Help Storage Problem
Washington reports the Agriculture Department says hoarding flour is not feasible for most households due to mold and insect risk. Secretary Wickard instead urges more home baking and bakery use to relieve grain storage concerns as Congress discussions consider guidance.
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Washington
United States
Agriculture Department
Wickard
Nazi Fake Victories to Boost German Morale
War Today analyst notes German high command exaggerates U boat losses to lift morale. Alvin Steinkopf cites Axis propaganda patterns and psychologists studying wartime messaging as a warning to cautious readers.
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DeWitt Mackenzie
Alvin J. Steinkopf
The
Associa’ Press Foreign Service
Berlin
United States
Mackenzie
Farmers Face Labor Shortage Obstacle to War Production
In a Brookings survey Dr. Walter Slocum and Gabriel Lundy report seven of ten South Dakota farmers see farm labor shortages as the major barrier to meeting 1943 production goals. A Central Region land tenure committee resolution notes that drawing key farm people into military or defense work reduces idle farms, livestock sales, and essential wartime crop output.
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Washington
South Dakota
Walter Slocum
State College
Gabriel Lundy
Central Region Land Tenure'committee
Professor Lundy
Lloyds
Purdue
Rainer. Schickele
Iowa State College
Harbid
Roosevelt considers food administration head role
Washington reports President Roosevelt weighing a top post in national food administration with Stephen Early as secretary potential. The brief notes ongoing discussions about appointing key officials to manage food policy amid wartime needs.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Stephen Early
Retary
Rewill Leaves Sethe Digs for New Past in Seattle
Reading appears fragmented yet hints at a move or change involving Rewill and Sethe. The note mentions Seattle and digs for a past era or setting, suggesting a relocation or search for new context.
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Sethe
Seattle
Reds Struggle To Hold In Caucasus As Winter Begins
Moscow dispatch reports renewed heavy fighting in the Caucasus as winter nears. Soviet forces in the Nalchik region reportedly destroyed 22 enemy machines, while another unit attack killed about 240 attackers. German supply trucks were hit by Soviet artillery.
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Caucasus
Henry C. Cassidy
Moscow
Red
Nalchik
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Russians Report Heavy Front Action In Stalingrad Battle
Moscow dispatch records the 68th day of the Stalingrad struggle with new Soviet claims of riverfront setbacks for Germans, heavy fighting near Mozdok and Volga approaches, and alleged Soviet gains including hand to hand combat victories and German casualties.
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Stalingrad
Red Army
OPA Plans Price Ceiling for Building and Repair Work
Washington date uncertain the Office of Price Administration will impose a nationwide price ceiling on all building and repair service sales starting in April through June with variations to existing March levels. The action targets prices for materials equipment and labor across construction projects and repairs.
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Washington
Administration
OPA
Huron Hero Eugene Moore Survives Tank Battle
Private Eugene O. Moore of the U S Marines survived a fiery tank battle on Gayutu Island during August 1943 after a Jap grenade and spear attack. He fought hand to hand amid flames and bullets, credited with saving his crew and life despite severe injuries. His parents in S Huron were told he had been wounded but later returned home to Oakland California for recovery.
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Moore
Solomon Islands
Charles, Moore
Gayutu Island
Kenneth
Koon
Sum
R Moore
Abie
Igger
MacArthur Defends War Conduct in Pacific Debate
Australian press notes Gen Douglas MacArthur and Prime Minister John Curtin denied claims Australia was not pulling full weight in the Pacific war. The Sydney Morning Herald says Australia is delivering a supreme war effort with bold U.S. support and Solomons strategy.
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Melbourne
Pacific
Sydney Morning Herald
Douglas MacArthur
John Curtin
MacArthur
Commonwealth
Aus
New York
Solomons
Lea MacArthur
Jap Fleet Leaves Scene of Battle but May Return
Washington reports Guadalcanal airfield secure as Japanese ships withdraw from the Solomons scene. U S Navy officials say several enemy vessels heavily damaged while bombers strike Buin Harbor and other targets. Reinforcements and supplies to Guadalcanal are under way as Japan contemplates a future assault.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
Guadalcanal
Japan
Solomons
Pais
Douglas MacArthur
Knox
The
U. S. Navy
MacArthur
Buin Harbor
Tin
Bougainvillee Island
Light Vote Forecast for Election Shows Low Turnout
A wartime canvass predicts only about 65 percent of eligible voters will cast ballots in next Tuesday's election, far below normal off year and presidential turnout. Many have joined the armed forces or moved, complicating eligibility and mail voting.
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Washington
Fi—A
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