Still Being Forced Back Germans in Stalingrad Street Fighting
German commander says Stalingrad a doomed city as street fighting rages. Reports claim German attacks are repelled, Soviet defenders hold key heights, and fierce clashes continue along multiple streets with heavy losses on both sides. Torrents of fire and urban combat hinder operations while Russians push to relieve pressure on the city.
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Stalingrad
Supreme Command
von Bock
Volga
Brulingrad
Russia
Holme
Nawig
Caucasus
India
Bertin
Moscow
Varonab Front
Gromuy
Japan Seen as Formidable Enemy by Grew
Former U S ambassador Joseph Grew warns Japan remains a strong enemy despite eventual defeat. He outlines a two point program emphasizing gradual destruction of Japanese forces and gradual destruction of the Japanese Navy to isolate Japan’s homeland.
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New York
Japan
Germany
Joseph Grew
Tokio
Grew
Volunteer Labor Aids Harvest Efforts In Forbes District
A Forbes report details Parkes District War Agricultural Committee efforts to use volunteer and student labor to harvest vegetables amid manpower shortages. Groups including 93 members from Great John Meagher Pty. Ltd and school children worked on turnips and crops, achieving promising results and improved organization.
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Forbes
Parkes
E. Sawer
Agriculture
A. J. Meagher
Rota
John Meagher
Powell
Bourg
Gunners in Action Aboard a British Destroyer
British war effort outlined by Lord Halifax shows under 600 naval vessels patrolling the seas. Fleet Air Arm pilots have flown vast miles in patrols and anti Axis operations. Close view of gunners aboard a destroyer firing its anti aircraft gun in action.
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Britain
Lord Halifax
United States
Fleet Air Arm
Clare
Preparing for a long war in Egypt says Army Minister
Army Minister F M Forde warned at a ceremony that Britain must prepare for a long conflict in Egypt. He cited the hospital project at the Australian General Hospital, noting the cost of about £700,000 and stressing that such institutions are essential to bear the war’s heavy burden on officers and nurses. He cautioned against the belief the war would end quickly.
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Uber
Army
F. M. Forde
Ilih Australian ‘General Hospital
Army Department
Commonwealth
Ste. Frorde
Forde
German Armored Division Faces Australian Lines at El Alamein
London dispatch reports one German armored division now facing Australian positions on the El Alamein line with Rommel shifting forces from the deep south. Infantry opposite ALF includes mixed German Italian units. Australian eight patrols press on while enemy counter actions and prisoner captures occur.
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London
Cairo
el Alamein
Rommel
ALF
ALP
Lea
Waste of power prompts war-time energy discipline
The War Organization of Industry led by Mr. Dedman warns of widespread neglect in turning off lights, power, and machinery when idle. He emphasizes conserving electricity to protect materials and avoid unnecessary wear, replacements, and higher costs during the war effort.
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War Organization of Industry
Dedman
Wool Industry Tells Of Flows And Beef Prices
Forbes branch Graziers' Association members met to discuss wool flock rationalisation and government policy. They urged consultation with industry and called for stable mutton and canning prices, condemning long-term fixes that ignore practical farmers.
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Forbes
The
Graziers’ Association
Australia
Herbert
Arrt
Wold
Graders’ Association
Lexington Replacement Aircraft Carrier Ready Early
The United States announced that the new aircraft carrier Lexington will be completed and begin service earlier than planned, replacing the one sunk last May in the Coral Sea battle. The ship is set to be ready to join the fleet at the earliest possible date next year.
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Mary
Carter Lexington
Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills Promote Immediate Digestion
Wise readers are urged to use Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills to aid digestion and relieve obstructions from overindulgence. The ad claims the pills are the best medicine for such purposes and endorse keeping a bottle ready for first signs of trouble.
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Dr. Morse
Thas
Esnis
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Persil
U.S. Tokio
Dept of Information
Egypt
Mr. Forde
Forbes Graziers
D. T. Herbers
NSW
G. H. Grifith
C. Lodge
J. PF. Hall
New Zealand
Lb Wat
Griffth
Hall
Butchers Union
Ball
Tout
Asociation
Breen
Bs Pathers
Mir. Dedman
Abbott
Homebush
Sydney
Peis
Lachlan Girest
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