Axis Alliance Strains Rise Amid Egypt Victory
The three power Axis alliance faces first strains as Rommel’s Afrika Korps strains homeward through the Egyptian desert while Tokyo and Rome reassess ties to Berlin. Britain reports the Eighth Army pursuing the enemy after El Alamein, with Rommel’s forces reportedly abandoning Italian units. The victory signals a broader Allied push to drive Axis from Africa and threaten Sicily and Sardinia, reshaping the Mediterranean balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axis Alliance
Berlin
Rommel
Tokyo
Rome
Eighth Army
Foch
Ritain
Africa
Josbe
Egypt
Montgomery
London
Mussolini
Roman
United Nations
Mediterranean
Britain
Isler
Europe
Sicily
Sardi
Market Report from St Louis Livestock and Grain News
Livestock at National Stockyards shows steady demand with 180 to 300 lb hogs averaging around 14.40 to 14.45, 160 to 180 lb hogs 14.35 to 14.23, and cows, calves, and bulls at mixed levels. Cattle and veal strongs noted, while sheep and lamb markets opened firm with various grade prices. grain and provisions in Chicago show wheat and corn rising on flour demand and large corn shipments, with mixed futures in New York stock volumes and cotton trading lower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis Livestock National Stockyards
U. S. Dept
Slaughter Ewes
Chicago
Ireland
U. S
New York
Egypt
General Motors
International Telephone
Sears Roebuck
American Locomotive
Johns Manville
British Move Pushes Axis Back In Mediterranean Front
British forces continued a desert advance as the Eighth Army widened the battle area beyond the 40 mile Alamein corridor. Axis air power diminished over Egypt while Allied bombers hammered retreating columns and supply dumps. Four Allied planes reported down, with five Axis fighters and one communications craft shot down. Mixed Allied raids also hit the Maleme airfield as Axis fuel shortages grew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mediterranean
Egypt
Eighth Army
Desert
Qattara
Alamein
Montgomery
Stalin Sees Allied Drive and Second Front Urgency
Stalin told a Moscow audience the Soviet Union would first destroy Germany’s military power and then topple the Nazi order. He credited the Red Army’s Moscow front victory and cited a German plan to seize Stalingrad and then key targets, arguing the absence of a second front hurt German fortunes and aimed to finish the war this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Whcn
Moscow
Ensyoked
Red Army
Stalin
Europe
Stalingrad
Saratov
Kuebyshev
Baku
Certificates in Retailing Presented at Hope High School
An assembly program at Hope High School awarded one hundred fifty certificates in Retailing Economics after a two week training series in Modern Retailing War Time Problems of Retailing and Package Wrapping and Conservation. Coordinators Evelyn Schaffhauser and Vernie Fils led the session sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and local merchants through Hope Public Schools.
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Miss
Evelyn Schaffhauser
Vernie Fils
State Department of Vocational Education
Chamber of Commerce
Hope Public Schools
Jocu
Sales Reyson
Rotary Club Luncheon Features Olsen and Walker Speakers
Olie Olsen and Capt. Linus Walker spoke at the Rotary Club luncheon in Hotel Barlow. Olsen urged 100 percent Armistice day turnout and thanked Hope stores for closing 10 am to 2 pm. Walker, stationed at Jefferson Barracks, praised Army civilian welfare efforts and Rotary clubs. An intercity meeting for southwest Arkansas Rotarians is planned for November 19 at Hotel Barlow with Albert as guest speaker.
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Olie Olsen
Capt
Linus Walker
Rotary Club
Hotel Barlow
Olsen
Saenger Theater
Captain Walker
Mr. Olsen
Hope
Legion
Saenger
Walker
Jefferson Barracks
St. Louis
Rotary Thubs
USC
E. F
McFaddin
Hope Rotary
Southwest Arkansas
Barlow
Alien
Albert
Hope High School
C. A. Riccbini
Af Ashdown
Martin Pool
Virginia O'Neal
War unity drive rises after Roosevelt win
President Roosevelt said the war was the main aim and that Congress also wanted victory. Capitol Hill leaders eyed a Republican Democratic coalition to back wartime policy while opposing New Deal politics.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Republcan
House
Senate
Hyde Park
N. Y
America
Capitol Hill
McNary
Oregon
Vandenberg
Michigan
Spa Soldier joins ferry group in China theater
In the India China ferry route, enlisted men labeled the "Dead End Kids" repair and transport planes 16,000 miles from home. Led by Major F C Dukes, Lieut Robert L Plazens and Sgts Thomas MacIntosh Walter Meizer, the team works at high altitudes amid the Himalayas delivering flying freighters to the China war front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Reilly O’sullivan
China
Uncle Sam
Linsport
F. C. Dukes Doring
Madison
Wis
Himalayas
Robert L. (Ba) Plazens
Weimar
Sgts
Thomas
Mae) MacIntosh
Vicksburg
Miss
Walter
Cannon- Ball) Meizer
Dot Springs
Ark
Americans Take Active Part in Air Attacks Over England
The article notes rising American participation in RAF aerial sweeps over Nazi-occupied Europe, with USAAF pilots flying in Boston light bombers and Flying Fortresses alongside British units. It highlights a D day Fourth of July mission, nearshore flight over enemy shores, and the bravery of crews including Captain Charles Kegelman and Lieutenant Randall Dorton Jr, while recounting incidents of engine damage and near misses. The piece profiles pioneers of the European air war and the risks faced by American crews.
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Clayton Knight
Associated Press
London
English Channel
Dilly
Britain
Charles Kegelman
el Reno
Oklahoma
Kegelman
Randall Dorton, Jr
Long Beach
Calif
Upton
Bennie B. Cunningham
Tupelo
Miss
Ruai
Bob Golay
Fredonia
Kansas
Keter
Golay
Kogelman
Keytelsman
Kerelman
America
USAAF
Paddy Newton
Paddy
Oil and Gas Filings in Nevada County October 1942
Mineral and royalty deeds filed between October 21 and 27 1942 list transfers by J B Warmack J R Williams and others to Tide Water Oil Co Magnolia Petrol Co and others. Entries include mineral deeds royalty deeds and lease assignments for sections 1 2 19 21 23 24 27 in townships 13 14 15 with various rec dates.
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Nevada County
TR. Williams
J. B. Warmack
J. R. Williams
B. Warmack
J.B. Warmack
Sam G. Harrison
A. E. Jordan
Sara G. Harrison
Jordan
Lem White
B. Spencer
Rye
Assan
O. & G. Lease
Benson
Et Aux
Tide Water Asso, Oil Co
Gt al
J. Te. Childers
Et Ux
Tide Water Assa, Oil Co
Ft al
Rge
J. Ie Childers
Et ix
Tide Water Asso, Oil Co. Et al
Charles F. Steele
Dr. B. Kelly
Nis
F. Kelly
Lillie P. Carter Mann
F. F. Kelly
O .& G. Lease
G. A. Rumph
FE. Kelly
WC. Miles
Kelly
Betty D. Sabin
F. F
J. Blankely, Jr
Elul
Ja. Rae
Robuyty
T. M. Bemis
Carl Dulryinvile
Virgie McMillan Jones
O. S. Anderson, Jr
Assun
Magnolia Péro. Co
G. Jacase
Stux
Magnalia Petrol Co
Fee
Agsyn
Jlo
Magnolia Petrol Co
Marcus Justice
Car
Dalrymple
Co. & G. Lease
S. I. Carnes
J. R. Warmack
If. R. Williams
Power Commission Blocks Arkansas Gas Rate Cut
The Federal Power Commission ruled against Memphis Natural Gas Company’s plan to lower rates in Arkansas, citing reductions included for distributors in Mississippi and Tennessee. The decision would have saved Arkansas consumers about 4800 dollars annually in Lake Village Eudora Dermott McGehee and Wilmot, while wholesale savings to Hover Light Co. were denied scheduling. Arkansas officials urged reconsideration, arguing consumers should not be penalized for nearby states’ failures to cut rates. The note mentions Andrew Carnegie funding libraries.
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Little Rock
Federal Power Commission
Arkansas Utilities Commission
Memphis Natural Gas Company
Arkansas
Bey
Mempnts Natural
Mississippi
Tennessee
Tennessie
Lasley
FPC
Arcansas
Ennessee
Roy Dawson Named to AAA Position
Roy Dawson Osceola superintendent will become president of the Arkansas Athletic Association on June 1 succeeding Supt TR J Moore of Jonesboro. He was elected at the AAA board meeting. Executive committee members elected include Marvin Bird Earle James B Abraham Wonekey and J I Wohl Metena.
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Little Rock
Roy Dawson
Osceola
TR. J. Moore
Jonesboro
Arkansas Athletic Association
Dawson
AAA
Marvin Bird
Earle
James B. Abrahim
Wonekey
J. I Wohl
Metena
Our Daily Bread War Time Vigil on Fuel and Rationing
The piece discusses government wartime controls on fuel and rubber, noting mandatory cooperation and possible pressure to sell goods. It argues for household action to conserve energy, fix leaks, and support war labor, warning against complacency and urging collective effort nationwide. It cites officials and the need for universal attitude change to win the war.
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Citizens Emergency Committee On
Washington
New York
Des Moines
Birmingham
Congress Races Mostly Decided as GOP Holds Edge
AP tally: Republicans 208 house seats and 11 senators, Democrats 220 representatives and 11 senators elected. Three house contests and one Senate race undecided. Minor parties win two Progressive seats, one American Labor, one farm labor. Senate balance: Democrats hold 41 with 56 total to Republicans 36. one Progressive senator elected. Undecided races include Montana Senate. Murray leads Rankin but contest remains. Idaho governor race undecided with Clark at 71,041 and Boltaxsen at 72,600 with ballots sealed for Nov 23 tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Senate
Joouary i
Dimes
Murray
Wellington D. Rankin
Rankin Iiac
Clouse
California
Ed Y. Tane
James M. Abbey
Republic Unih
Walter K. Granger
J. Bracken Lee
Pennsylvania
Harry L. Saines
Chester H. Gross
Idaho
Chase A. Clark
C. A. Boltalfsen
Revision of Women's Labor Laws Sought
Little Rock reports the Labor Department will seek 1944 legislative revisions to flexible laws governing women's labor. The move aims to update protections and work conditions for women in industry and commerce amid ongoing reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
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Mackenzie
Market Report
Roduce
Plymouth Rock
Japan
Cour
Oitings
Hotel Majestic
National Park
the Majestic
U.S
Spa
Ferry Group
Phuri
Tibet
Andrew Camnexie
Our
United States
OPA
Gop
Perkison's Jewelry Store
South Walnut
Pobliac
Foutine
Slap
UASY
Halie
Motorco
Hope, Ark
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