Rommel Faces Critical Time to Move Forces to Tunisia
The article outlines Rommel's urgent need to unite remnants of the Axis forces into Tunisia to blunt Allied advances. It notes possible delays in Tripoli could jeopardize their position, with German and Italian troops in a 70,000 to 120,000 range and strong enemy pressure from the west and south.
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Glenn Babb Poll
Ommelis
Tiga
Tunisia
Mussolini
Roman Empire
Hitler
Vennim
Rommel
Tripoli
Pont du Fahs
Giraud
von Arnelles
Sicily
Ubls
Stalindd
Congress Seeks New Control Over Imports and Agencies
Congress debates the mismatch between the Board of Economic Warfare and Reconstruction Finance subsidiaries. Vice President Wallace condemns their relations as unsatisfactory and urges redefining authority. Senator Gillette signals that the rubber program is hindered as War Production officials weigh new import controls.
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Committee On Onautics
Sibath
D‘day
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Wallace
Ing
Art
Ohio
Senate” Banking Co
William M. Jeffers
Gillette
Senate Agriculture
Market Report from St Louis Stockyards Hogs Cattle Lambs
Hogs 8000 head uneven. weights over 70 lb steady to 10 higher. Top at 15.10. lighter weights and sows 10-15 higher. Cattle 1000 head, calves 500. supply modest, cattle about steady, yearlings and feeders 11.50-14.00. Lambs opened steady to 25 higher. bulk good and choice 15.75-16.25. early gains faded. New York cotton futures gained early, later 25-55 cents higher. stock market mixed with profit taking. transfers about 1.6 million shares.
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St. Louis Livestock National Stockyards
U_S. Dept
New York Coton
New York
Colton
New Orleans
Jty
Oqd
Tor
Wheat futures rise after House approves parity price bill
Chicago grain market rallied as wheat and other grains advanced following unanimous House agricultural committee approval of a parity price bill. Wheat closed up 3-4 to 1 3/8, May at 1.38 3/4 to 1.39 2/4. rye and oats also advanced amid renewed buying and short covering. Corn and soybeans mixed with varying gains and losses. prices for No 2 yellow corn hovered near 98 cents to 99 1/4, oats around 58 cents, barley around 68 cents, and feed values quoted softly.
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Chicago
House Agricultural Committee
J A Wade 82 County Pioneer Dies Thursday
J A Wade 82 pioneer resident of Hempstead county died at his home near Blevins Thursday night He moved from Mississippi at 18 served as Justice of Peace 30 years and was a Methodist Church steward Survived by 3 daughters 4 sons 14 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren Funeral at Marlbrook Church near Blevins 3 p m Saturday with multiple ministers officiating Active pallbearers and honorary names listed
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J. A. Wade
Hempstead County
Blevins
Mississippi
Hempstead
Wallaceburg
Methodist Church
George W. Mayfield
el Dorado
W. Perry Sage
Glenwood
Harlon H. Honen
J. A. Wade, Jr
Arthur H
Arkedelphia
W. A. Wade
W. T. Wade
Lester E. Wade
Marlbrook Church
J. L. Lee
Horace Honea
David Sheppardson
Jack Bonds
Sanford Bonds
Pote Nesbitt
Zack Brooks
Roy Foster
Jack Cremer
J. W. Burk
R. C. Taylor
I. W. Hendrix
E. M. Bonds
H. M. Stephens
E. Lee
Dully Gorham
John Hardy
Tom Stave
J.J. Bruce
George What
House probes broaden under new sessions
Board Chairman Donald M. Nelson will be asked next week to explain inquiries opened since the new sessions began. The house has voted to investigate excess profits in military expenditure shipbuilding of grain Maritime Commission wildlife resources personnel problems of expanded government agencies and the federal communications commission activities.
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Donald M. Nelson
House
Maritime Commission
Federal Communications Commission
Star Witness in Flynn Case Won't Testify
Washington reports that a key witness in opposition charges regarding Edward J. Flynn declined to testify today as the Senate Foreign Relations committee resumes its inquiry into Flynn's appointment as minister to Australia. A telegram from George H. Coburn denied knowledge of city material and labor on Flynn property and said he did not wish to testify for or against confirmation. Connally indicated the committee may subpoena Coburn if needed.
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Washington
Bronx
Edward J. Flynn
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Flynn
Senate
Coburn
Bridges
New York
Connally
Final Link to First Section of Line Laid
In Little Rock on January 22, workers lowered the final link in the first segment of the world’s largest oil pipeline to the bed of the Mississippi River. The 21 inch line runs from Longview Texas to Norris City Illinois with pumping expected to begin at Norris City around February 3 or 4 and tank cars loading by February 10 after feeding at Enfield New Jersey. The project, costing over 95 million dollars, will extend to Philadelphia and New York with completion due by June or July.
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Little Rock
Mississippi River
B. E . Hull
Longview
Texas
Norris City
Hult Sai
Enfield
Ohio Ol Company
Hull
Trull
Philadelphia
New York
Power Pool Operation Plan For Post War Grid
Executives from ten utility firms plan a postwar South West Power Pool to supply interim power to government facilities at Lake Catherine Arkansas Columbian plant. Frante M Wilkes of Southwestern Gas and Electric testified that permanent pool operation could lower costs by staggered plant construction and optimal siting, with shared reserves broadening power source diversity. The plan aims to reduce rates by eliminating excessive competition, pending further cross examination before the Federal Power Commission.
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Little Rock
Gan
Souths West
Lake Catherine
Ark
Olumbian
Frante M. Wilkes
Shreveport
Southwestern Gas and Electric 1 Company
Federal Power Commission
FPC
Wilkes
Lambert McAllister
Write Better Letters to Your War-Husband Says Gorham
Ethel Gorham urges wives to keep in touch with their husbands during wartime through long, vivid letters. She advises avoiding personal upheavals, sharing news, and including details on home front life, books, records, and local reactions to war. Maintain consistency, warmth, and intimate, informative content to bridge the separation.
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Sherman
Winnie-the- Pooh
Saidier
Lngth
Hotel Majestic
Uncle Sam
National Park
the Majestic
Close to verdict in Flynn case as state nears end
In Los Angeles on January 22 the state neared the close of its case in actor Errol Flynn’s trial on three counts of statutory rape. Courthouse witnesses included Capt. Cathcart-Jones, Peggy La Rue Satterlee, and Peggy’s mother Florence Satterle, detailing alleged visits, gifts, and a yacht cruise that featured Flynn. The defense challenged Peggy’s age and timing while recounting past work as an usher and show girl.
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Los Angeles
Hts
Errol Flynn
Altarney
Owen Cathe Tividunes
RGA
Miler
Farmer
Peggy la Rue Satterlee
Peggy
Cathcart-Jones
Florence Satterles
Pegsgy
Mickey Jynn Nortis
Hollywood
Canada
Ori
Jersy Giesler
Flynn
Sirocco
Adkins Rapped for Condition at Hospital
Sitle Rock reports Adkins administration criticized for delaying measures to improve state hospital conditions for nervous diseases. Sen Ray Milum introduced five Senate bills to regain funds for hospital construction and food purchases, proposing a loan repayable from the charities fund. In Little Rock Rep J L Erwin delayed a vote on a bill to repeal a 1889 tax assessment limit, while Rep Lee Baker planned to attend a council meeting in Baltimore and may reintroduce the bill later.
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Sitle Rock
vPi
Adkins
State Hospital
Senapy Ray Milum
Senate
Constucton Hind
Benton Hospital
Construccion Fund
State Charities Fund
Charities Fund
Lite Rock
J. L. Erwin
Desha
Baker
Lee Baker
Chicot
Council of State
Baltimore
Erwin
Fears on Food Program Goals Not Being Met
Washington reports the Senate defense investigating committee warned grave danger to meeting 1944 food production goals. The Office of Civilian Supply, a War Production Board unit, rejected Agriculture Department machinery recommendations and used a formula created by a university professor. Joseph Weiner, director of WRPB’s Office of Civilian Supply, testified that farmers faced 1942 with the largest aggregate quantity of...
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Washington
Senate Defense Ivestigating
Office of Civil In
Truman
D-Mo
OCS
War Production Board
Agriculture Department
Joseph L. Weiner
WRPB
Office of Civilian Supply
Unable to Organize Material Delays Plans
A figure requested additional time to arrange his materials, seeking more opportunity to present a coherent case. While seeking extra days, the schedule and resolution remain uncertain as authorities assess readiness and next steps.
Extensions for 1942 Federal Tax Returns for Americans Abroad
No. 17 outlines filing deadlines for calendar year 1942 federal income tax returns and allowances for extensions for periods abroad. It covers continuous overseas absence, extensions for tax payments, military or naval service outside the U S and citizens in enemy territories, and rules on calculating calendar months and tax exemptions. The United States includes Alaska, Hawaii, and the District of Columbia. It notes that exempt income does not permit deducting related expenses as a hedge in the return.
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Americas
Continental
United States
Ennemy
United Stat
Camel Origin Theories Hint at American Midwest Roots
Archaeologists propose camels may have originated in the American midwest based on new machinery tied to 23 percent of 940 production and ongoing repairs. The government laments delays while farmers could boost substantial output for about a year. Sugar prices rise as isolated ashes in Colombia spark cash demands.
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Vornmike
Polley
Usthi
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