Rommel Battles to Hold Africa as Allied Pressure Rises
In a Dec 12 assessment, Rommel faces a perilous stand in North Africa as Allied air and ground forces pound Germany and Italy. The piece notes his task to delay Allied offensives to give Hitler time to shore up Europe, with Britain and American bombers intensifying attacks and Axis reinforcements arriving from Europe. It emphasizes Rommel’s stubborn defense, doubts about holding Africa, and a broader view of the war’s shifting balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt MacKenzie
Eighth Army
Rommel
Hitler
Europe
Tunisia
Rammel
Mussolini
Titler
Africa
el Alamein
Swever
Germany
Italy
Fance
Mast
Our Daily Bread Debate and Air Lines Figure Reveals Freight Costs
The article discusses a jurisdictional dispute in sister shipyards and the impact on policy, noting a committee has yet to be established. It contrasts the costs of freight by train and air, citing United Airlines President William Allen Patterson who argues air transport can move 1,560 tons for a fraction of the train cost, highlighting a ship route between San Francisco and Brisbane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siser
Oeok
William Allen Patters
United Air Lines
Fiiage
San Francisco
Ine
Patterson
Po Francisco
Brisbane
Prosecute Trip for Trying to Steal Cannon
A grand larceny case is set for arraignment in Jefferson City against Ralph Coghlan editor of the Post-Dispatch and two St. Louisans Sidney Stearns and Ross Riley. They allegedly removed a cannon from capitol grounds and carried concealed weapons in a half ton truck. Governor Donnell vows enforcement of the law despite the Post-Dispatch. Coghlan previously faced criminal contempt for an editorial criticising a St. Louis circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
St. Louisans
Missouri
Forrest C. Donnell
Ralph Coghlan
Post-Dispatch
Capitol
Sidney W. Stearns
Ross W. Riley
Coghlan
Stearns
Vane Thurip
Donnell
Roy McKittrick
St. Louis
State Supreme Court
War to Cause Breakdown in Family Life
Associated Press report from Bloomington Indiana discusses wartime effects on American families. It notes rising divorce, earlier marriages, courtship changes, long separations after marriage, and shifts in men's sex life and behavior as homes adapt to service, defense work, and segregation of men.
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Howard W. Slakeslee
Pres Science
Edor Bloomington
Ind
Harvey J. Locke
Indiana University
America
Locke
Planes costs projected slide but rail and sea remain vital
The note suggests aircraft costs may drop from high levels toward 29 million, while rail and maritime transport will stay indispensable for decades. It hints at large budgets and ongoing reliance on trains and ships despite aviation advances.
Block Plan of Civil Defense Is Organized
Representatives from all sections of town met Friday at city hall to finalize the Block Plan for civilian war services. Miss Taylor and Miss Fletcher led instruction and distributed materials to zone, sector, and block teachers. The plan aims to inform households and coordinate sharing to aid armed forces and allies. About 40 women attended, with James H. Jones presiding as Hempstead County Chairman of Civilian Defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Taylor
Mary Claude Fletcher
Taylor
Miss Fletcher
James H. Jones
Hempstead County
Perry County Upholds Bond Issue In Narrow Vote
Perry County voters approved a complete bond status by a seven vote margin in Tuesday’s special local option election. Election commissioners announced the results today, marking a tight decision for Perryville.
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Perryville
Perry County
Army pledge against immoral acts cited in report
The document notes a vow to refrain from prostitution and homosexuality while serving, reflecting military discipline and conduct standards during the period. It emphasizes a commitment to uphold traditional norms and avoid forbidden offenses in the armed forces.
Market Report from St Louis and New York Stocks
Livestock prices at National Stockyards Illinois show lighter hogs and steadier sows while feeders and replacement steers rise up to 25 percent. steers and yearlings gain, cows strong, vealers mixed. New York stocks drift with light tax selling, minor declines, but overall held. Transfers reached about 300,600 shares as war news failed to spark volatility.
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ST. Louis Livestock National Stockyards
U. S. Dept
New York
Lcat
Wheat futures steady as farmers withhold grain
Chicago wheat futures held firm with strong cash bids while farmers showed reluctance to sell. Other grains ranged from steady to slightly lower as traders noted little buying. December wheat at 1.41 3 4, May at 1.82 7 8, corn and oats mixed with soy beans down modestly.
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Chicago
Paratrooper Raff Is Able Commander
Russell G. Landstrom profiles Colonel Edward Raff commanding Tunisian operations on the right flank. Americans French and colonial troops praise his energy indifference to danger and leadership in the Oran south passes. Sergeant Whitney F. White of Foxborough Massachusetts earns pride after a fast assault near Furd clearing a pass.
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Russell G
Landstrom
Advniecn
United States
Tumisia
Edward Raff
Ciffcult
Tunisia
Lawrence
Erwith Rommel
Ral
Oran
Raff
Roff
Hyerett F. White
Foxborough
Mass
Furd
White
U S Weather Bureau to Battle Tornado
The United States Weather Bureau plans a new tornado battle starting in Kansas City with regional director John A. Riley leading efforts. Volunteers will aid in instant storm reporting, triggering warning systems to notify radios, papers, buildings, police, and fire departments to reduce damage and casualties. The storm moves a narrow path northward at up to 80 to 90 miles per hour, with safety options including basements, caves, or open ditch shelter.
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Kansas City
United States Weather Bureau
Washington
John A. Rile
Riley
Weather Bureau
Market Notes Wheat and Corn Prices Decline As Futures Edge Down
In New York the grain market shows decreased activity with wheat and corn futures slipping. Wheat high 1.31 to 1.40, corn near 87 1 2 cents, spot prices mixed with modest drops. Cotton futures also drift lower while mill demand remains weak, with middling spot around 20.43 cents.
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New York
Gotton
Congress
Ickes Seen as Likely Labor and War Czar
Washington insiders weigh Harold Ickes for Labor and Manpower posts as war needs grow. Observers note his blunt style and proven resolve, while rivals question fit for the dual role. The veteran Interior secretary has clashed with Congress and coal powers, yet remains a leading New Deal figure in wartime policy debates.
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Washington
Theews
Inter Tor
Harold Jokes
Labor
New Deal
Ierea
Pearl Harbor
Ickes
Ick
Harold the Meddter
Soen
Olney
Interior Land
Congress
Jabar
Petoleum Czars
WPB
Power People
Sekes
Setary
Dealh
Island Airdrome Sicily Hosts Axis Air Operations
Island Airdrome Sicily stands as a major air base for Axis forces ferrying attacking planes and troop reinforcements to the Tunisia battle. Airfields across the island were once used by Nazis to bomb Malta and British Mediterranean convoys.
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Sicily
Tunisia
Malta
Mediterranean
Japanese airfield threat to U S Solomons base report
Washington reports Army bombed a Japanese tanker and damaged another while shooting down six Zero fighters in the southern Solomons. Bombers hit a field at Munda New Georgia and a new field near Guadalcanal is under construction, potentially enabling larger Japanese fighter operations against Guadalcanal.
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Washiugton
Solomons
Navy
Guadalcanal
Camimunique
New Shortland Islands
Seurche
Zerust
Munda
New Georgia Island
Municla
Mundo
Guaduesnil
Guadalow
Great Salt Lake discovery and early exploration noted
A fragmented account recalls the discovery of Great Salt Lake by Lutah and Jomer Brilger, with early guides and explorers in the 1820s. It mentions a 1825 claim and a September 8, 1813 expedition led by Kit Carvsum and John C Fremont, reflecting the era's exploration activity.
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Great Salt Lake
Lutah
Wis
Jomer Brilger
Frapper
Fist
Kit Carvsum
Tal
John Co Fremont
Fragmented OCR summary with garbled political banter
The readable parts hint at a chaotic political scene with references to a president, war cabinet, and uncertain actions. The text includes phrases about pressure, a “verbal black buster,” and a speaker urged to act, but overall the segment is incoherent and lacks clear events or names to report.
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