National Whirligig Continues War Talk on Resources
The piece surveys dwindling natural resources and war production limits, noting shortages of lead, zinc, mercury, iron, copper, petroleum, rubber, and tin. It cites rising metal prices, expanded Allied help, and warns that a prolonged war could erode living standards despite new weapons and mobilization. It also covers Roosevelt’s fiscal warnings, military tech gains, and evolving labor relations debates.
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United States
War Production Board
Office of Price Administration
Uncertain wartime gunnery praised by strategists
An article extols United States sailors and gunnery with withheld exact bull’s-eye figures. Strategists claim the hitting power of new dreadnoughts surpasses the famed Iser fleet at Jutland, crediting training weapons and high intelligence of American gun crews.
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Knox Department
Iser
Jutland
Willard Treatment promises relief for stomach ulcers
A vintage ad touts I Willard treatment for distress from excess stomach acid and ulcers. It claims over two million bottles sold and a 15 day trial. The message urges readers to ask for Willard's Message at local drug stores including Anderson West End, Cecil's, Vann, Walgreen, and Leonard's Drug Store.
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Willard
Anderson West End
Cecil’s Drug Stores, Inc
Vann Drug CO
Walgreen Drug Store
Leonard's Drug Stor
General Giraud to Meet De Gaulle Soon
Allied headquarters in North Africa said General Henri Giraud will meet General Charles De Gaulle shortly. A spokesman noted the Darlan assassination probe continues, with more suspect personalities released and arrests under review, regardless of status or politics.
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Associated Press
North Africa
Henri Honore Giraud
North and West Africa
Charles de Gaulle
Giraud
Jean Darlan
Darlan
Puzzle Grid From OCR Text List
A compact collection of numbered crossword like clues and partial answers ranging from upholstery terms to place names, with items such as War god and Snail of the sea. The list includes clues like Sandpapering machine and Heavenly body, plus several historical references and abbreviations.
Darlan murder blamed on broad conspiracy and arrests
A spokesman said the Darlan killing resulted from a wide conspiracy and noted new arrests beyond the 12 seized on New Year's Eve. General Giraud and General De Gaulle exchange telegrams and plan a meeting soon, with De Gaulle to meet Roosevelt after. Britain reports 43,373 killed and 54,261 injured in bombings since 1940 through January 1942.
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New York
Henry J. Kaiser
Congress
Manhattan
John L. Lewises
Wall Street
Samuel Gompers
Italy
Admiral Darlan
Robert Murphy
Roosevelt
North Africa
Giraud
London
de Gaulle
Washington
Britain
Local War Service Figures and Odd Wildlife Tale
In Hickory area Mrs. C W Warren lists five sons, four brothers and a son in law serving in the US armed forces, with a brother Wilson W Hilton noted among those lost at Pearl Harbor. Colorado Springs reports Wildlife Technician Spencer witnessing a hawk collide with a window, recover, and fly off. Britain’s home guard strength is about two million armed defenders.
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Roose Vvelt
Churchill
Treasury
Pearl Harbor
F.D.R
Capitol Hill
Hickory
C. W. Warren
Ecelisford
United States
Wilson W. Hilton
Colorado Springs
Colo
Spencer
Motor Vehicles Riding Themselves Off The Road
A satirical note suggests American cars are “riding themselves off” the roads at about 3 percent per month, reflecting concerns over vehicle reliability and consumer safety during the period.
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America
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A.E. Jones, MD
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Mway Cs
Walgreen
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Garcia Sublime
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Gillette Blue Blades
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