24 Dec 1942
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1942
Page
1
Western Newspaper Union analysis notes air superiority as the pivotal factor in North Africa's campaign. British air raids threaten Italian positions while Allied actions in New Guinea signal growing Pacific momentum. The piece stresses strategic significance and evolving Allied gains amid wartime pressure.
London and Morocco radio report increasing Allied air strength over Tunisia as American and British planes cover land operations near Tebourba, with airfield expansion and faster commando transports aiding moves. In Africa's other theater, Rommel’s forces rest near El Agheila while the Eighth Army readies a larger offensive. Soviet fronts show steady gains near Velikie Luki as ski troopers and tanks press the central front northwest of Moscow.
Allied forces under General MacArthur reported victory at Gona in New Guinea, cutting the Japanese northern anchor and confining their position to a narrow Buna corridor twelve miles south. Prime Minister Curtin announced the news during a parliamentary review in Canberra, following earlier Allied signals of Australian entry into Gona. The campaign began with a July 22 landing at Gona, driving a push across the Owen Stanley range toward Port Moresby. Meanwhile Italian discontent grows as British raids continue, though a separate peace with Germany seems unlikely. Mussolini’s regime faces pressure as Italy endures air raids and Gestapo-supervised reinforcements, complicating the Eastern Front.
New restrictions limit canned foods to save tin steel and rubber for war needs. Items eliminated include many fruits vegetables milks meats salads and fats. The OWI notes 58 307 casualties in the first year of fighting across armed forces with detailed breakdowns by service and status.
Washington reporters require about 40 press passes to access government buildings, a change from the old single permit system. New Orleans sees Andrew J. Higgins win a contract to build 1,200 cargo planes for the U S army. Algiers reports U S doughboys in Africa now have a weekly Stars and Stripes edition. Chicago notes three Nazi sympathizers received a stay of execution while appeals are studied. London accuses Nazi terror in Bohemia and Moravia with many Czech executions.
United Nations debate on defeating the Axis centers on Curtin's claim that Roosevelt and Churchill agreed before Singapore fell to first defeat Hitler and then confront Japan. The plan would make South Pacific operations and Australia a holding action with possible Timor attacks. Close cooperation exists among Australia, General MacArthur, and Admiral Nimitz.
Mint officials seek authority to mint a three cent coin to ease copper and penny shortages. The House passed the bill and sent it back to the Senate. Nellie Tayloe Ross asks school children to join a campaign to circulate idle coins to meet war demands. Michigan War Manpower chief announces a broad employment order freezing many workers in the Detroit area including Willow Run bomber plant staff.
A wartime column recounts Barney Rost being recommended for the Distinguished Service Cross for a brutal Guadalcanal night fight defending wounded buddies. It likens his grit to a bareknuckle bout, notes jungle combat and shellfire, and includes May 1943 style recollections plus assorted war commentary on income limits and other oddities.
A gentle reminder from 12 to 63 HM on a year of kindness. We will send Xmas cards just as the name of magazine and to whom it should be sent. We will take care at Paremount Reading Club, Sor Palace Building, Minneepo.
A charming jumper outfit is described with a picturesque air reminiscent of the little Lord Fauntleroy style. The note highlights a slim fitting silhouette and evokes a refined, classic children’s costume look.
The quiz asks who favored Mr Parnassus mythically, how asbestos is obtained, fear of sleep for hypnophobia, origin of the name gypsies, author of These are the times that try men's souls, and siege length of Jericho. Answers noted: Apollo. asbestos is mined. you fear sleep. gypsies from Egypt though origin in India. Thomas Paine. seven days.
Collier's reports exotic unions in the Orient including trees, monkeys, statues, and Japan's rocks and kimonos. A famed Kyoto ceremony in 1934 featured full Shinto rites with a hand painted bride garment and a hand embroidered cotton groom robe.
Pattern notice lists Pattern No 6270 in sizes 4 6 10 and 13 years. It notes a size 6 years jumper requires 25 yards and a blouse 14 yards of 39 inch material and invites readers to send orders to a listed address.
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