Hunger Threatens North Africa Civilians Without Prompt Aid
Milton S. Eisenhower warns hunger in North Africa could disrupt military operations and trigger serious disturbances unless relief shipments of food and clothing are landed promptly. He describes widespread nakedness and extreme poverty, noting aid flows are blocked by war conditions and Vichy requisitions, with potential political repercussions.
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Hitler Reverts to War Theme in New Year Proclamation
Adolf Hitler returned to his favored war theme in a Berlin radio proclamation as the German people faced hardship. He blamed the Allies for the war and pledged to save his people, promising future welfare and victory while warning of a hard winter. Hermann Goering and Joseph Goebbels echoed calls for strength and a blessed year ahead despite setbacks.
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Far Reaching Program For Highway Users Being Planned
North Carolina faces a broad Washington backed eight point program from the National Highway Users Conference. Measures include cutting gasoline taxes, earmarking highway surplus for postwar work, limiting rubber shortage rules, allowing share the cost group rides, and permitting farm product transport to military sites without extra licenses. Also urged are a rubber production memorial and war time highway powers for governors.
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PRESIDENT'S FIGHTING SON Puzzle Clues Reveal Historic Names
A crossword like clue set references the president's son and various historical terms. Across clues hint at personal, geographic, and official terms while verticals cover maritime, military, and linguistic notes. The puzzle interweaves biographical and era-specific hints with generic lexicon.
The Seventh Cross Scene In Kostheim Night
George, moving with forged papers, hides by the riverbank after leaving Kostheim. He selects The Angel inn for the night with wine and wary waitresses, while a familiar-faced waitress unmasks a memory as he contemplates his next move.
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Garden Intrigue as Elite Guard Arrive at Inn
iS by Anna Seghers presents George in a tense moment as he awaits a drink while a motorcar draws attention outside. Elite Guard troops surge into the garden, disrupting the scene and hinting at broader danger. The narrative continues tomorrow.
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Pivotal asks for broad wartime powers stirs NC debate
W A Bivins argues the federal drive for executive authority over employment licensing vehicle standards and conservation of vital supplies would shift power away from the legislature and toward the governor or a council. He notes state sentiment favors delegation to groups rather than a single individual and quotes Governor Broughton's cautious stance. The column also covers census issues for High Point churches, thermometer basics, curfew origins, and reflections on religion in public life.
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Hydrogenation research fuels early coal derived motor fuel work
Bureau of Mines chemists study hydrogenation to create motor fuel from coal. Production has reached a semi commercial scale and internal combustion engines at the laboratory have run on coal produced fuel. Wyom has 130 log cabin school at buildings.
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Dutchman executed in Britain as German spy
London dispatch reports Jo hannes Marinus Donkers a Dutch seaman executed in Britain for spying for Germany. He admitted to being sent to locate American and Canadian troop encampments and assess forces in England after being rescued from the Channel voyage aboard a Dutch flagged yacht. He had joined the Dutch Nazi party and claimed to seek service for Britain or the Netherlands.
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Road to Victory ends with junk drive donation in New Jersey
In Union Township New Jersey Robert Lincoln declared a 1930 sedan broken down for junk drive purposes after calling police to tow it away He then rode a bus home The piece ends with an odd factual aside noting that in 1800 India used a coin only one eighth of an inch wide
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Whirligig Foresees 1943 War Mobilization Push
National Whirligig outlines a 1942 43 shift to speed production and distribution of U S arms. Proposals include extending the work week to 48 hours with overtime pay, overhauling transport, and rationing to conserve fuel and manpower. Also notes Henry Wallace’s UN reconstruction plan and Willkie’s chart aided by Soviet cooperation.
FDR Seeks Renewal of Trade Pact Authority in Congress
President Roosevelt plans to urge Congress to renew authority to negotiate reciprocal trade agreements with foreign nations. Republicans warn of a sharp fight in the 78th Congress, citing fears the power has been abused to lower tariffs and tie the United States to postwar economic control.
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Winning the War by Albert Leman
FAME The new year should witness a decided shift in war power. In 1942 Germany had the strongest army, with Russia second Great Britain the largest navy, with the United States and
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