Hitler Move Toward North Africa Signals New Front
Glenn Babb reports that Hitler will push into North Africa as Rommel and Axis forces shift from Europe to the Mediterranean. The campaign aims to secure a southern front, threaten Allied operations, and relieve pressure on Russia while signaling the continuation of the war into new fronts. Churchill notes this marks not the beginning of the end but the end of the beginning.
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Glenn Babb
Adolf Hitler
North Africa
Rommel
Alrialy
Europe
Natons
Compiegne
France
Fuehrer
Ofers
Corsica
Marseille
Hitler
Mediterranean
Hilvill
Tunisia
United States
Josehp Stalin
Hiller
Russia
Red Army
United Nations
Winston Churchill
All Africa
Bulge
Morocco
Suez
Sicily
Sardinia
Italy
Razor Industry Goes In for War Work
Washington reports the razor industry pivoting to war production fabricating combat knives and related tools. Officials note centers turning out commando knives eight inch blades, broad grey blades, and other close-quarter gear for armed forces amid usual product restrictions.
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Washington
War Prodaction Board
January Draft Calls to Be Extra Large in Arkansas
Arkansas selective service headquarters says the January draft calls will match or exceed the record high numbers seen in November and December. About 20 South Arkansas boards will send men to Shreveport for induction this month to meet the ongoing high draft demand.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
State Selective Service
South Arkangus
Shreveport
Hull Denounces Hitler Move Into France
Secretary Hull denounced Hitler's invasion of unoccupied France as an incomplete harmony with a regime of lawlessness and disregard for obligations. He avoided predicting France's return to war, urged waiting for a fuller picture, and said the invasion further justified American actions in Africa while noting lack of official information.
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Washington
Staite
Hull
Africa
Hitler
Pelain
North Africa
France
Public urged to mail Christmas parcels early wartime strain
The Post Office Department seeks public aid as Christmas mail rises to record levels amid wartime strain. The report notes September sales near record December 1919 levels, with millions of pieces daily for armed forces. Officials warn of staff shortages, limited rail and air capacity, and weather delays, urging earlier mailing and careful addressing to avoid jams and heartaches.
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Post Office Department
Department of Commerce
War Services
Army
Navy
New York Post Office
Oddities and garbled quips from city sights and ads
In a rambling column items include a mistaken floor numbering at the AP building and the Biltmore, a Sayny Plaza hotel change joke, a subway flower shop sign about deposits, misread cigarette usage by a salesman, a missing cigarrette habit, a 19th century iron, Lionel Barrymore’s Mayor of the Town radio show, Jose State Teachers cut morale theme, Tom Weatherly’s play draft board tie in, and a shabby note about the Hotel Commodore’s floor show.
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Manhattan
George Tucker
Wide World
Newark
Rockefeller Center
Biltmore
Sayny Plaza Hotel
Subway
Gus
Lionel Barrymore
Serij Jean Holloway
Rmiss
Jose
Tom Weatherly
Market Report From National Stock Yards Hogs Beef and Poultry Prices
National Stock Yards Illinois markets show hogs steady to higher with 140 170 lb ranges reaching mid teens, sows up to 14.10, cattle and calves active steady to strong with steer and heifer prices in the 9 to 15 dollar range, poultry and produce in Chicago list shows live prices firm with hens and smaller fowl unchanged. The report notes varied weights and classes for hogs, cattle, vealers, and sheep, along with a stray mention of local entertainment items and a promotional note on a state guard rifle salute detached from the main market data.
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ST. Louis
British to Help U S Troops Find Way on Highways
United States tones and automobile drivers who have complained about the difficulty of finding Weir way about Britain highways, devoid of signposts and fighting, will hereafter have the help of the British Automobile Association placing its services at the disposal of America. The US Army Headquarters said American drivers could seek the association's advice on the best routes, receive road clearances all convenient stops marked, and would have access to the Repair Saving Train Association scouts who patrol highways on motorcycles.
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Landiu
United States
British Automobile Association
United States Army
Savine Train Association
Mineral and Oil Filings in Arkansas 1942 Record Summary
A 1942 compilation detailing oil and gas deeds, leases, and assignments filed in Arkansas. Names include George Nuline, Mrs. Elmer, Lonnie Morgan, W. McSpadden, Newan, Rex Ney, and various companies such as Ok G. Oil Refining Co. Listings cover sections and townships, with dates around November 1942 and earlier, noting royalty deeds and lease terms across multiple holdings in SE, SW, NE, NW portions and surrounding fields.
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Euniee Triplett
Lewisville
Arkansas
George Nuline
Elmer
George Nulind Imee Dallis
W. McSpadden
Seuhaura
Wikat
Lonnie MuGanuk
Roe
Nily
Newan
Arkiunsus
Ney
Sots
Twy
Russell
QO & G
Lesses
Ko Iaener
Roy J Yurner
Shane Lease
ST Af
Biler
Yuta
Wift
BF. R
Billingston Nuar
Ree
West
Lala Williams
Kelly
Sen. Pury
Rue
O. & G. Louse
Ile
Muoatty
Lo Liat Oi! Refining Co
See
John A. MekKurmie
Chas
G. Jatisan
Wa Ney NW
NW SE
Pye A
McKengle el Ux
Sue Twa
Mae
Tey
Chavez Hiynig
Ef Ux
Ie & F
W. Weed
Mindy
Ble
Meine
Ok G. Lewse
Dutert
Flac
Mathie
McNatt
Te Shint Oi Co
McNuller Oux
Ob Hunt Oi Co
Fire damages Missouri Pacific fuel train near Marmaduke
Four tank cars of fuel oil totaling about 22 007 gallons caught fire and burned on a Missouri Pacific northbound freight train between Paragould Arkansas and Bolimo Missouri. Both Missouri Pacific and Colton Bell were investigating the blaze.
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Marmaduke
Missouri Pacific Nordibeual Deeight
Missouri Pacific
Colton Bell
Paragould
Ark
Dlimo
Biff
Significance Attached to Giraud's Stew
Washington notes that Giraud’s North Africa appointment reshapes Allied command. The piece explores leadership dynamics between Giraud and de Gaulle, amid political and military implications for Allied unity and strategy.
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Giraud
Deferred Men to be Called by the Draft
Washington reports ongoing draft deferments as service chiefs review eligibility and timing to secure trained personnel. Officials focus on orderly reevaluation of qualifications, delaying inductions for essential occupations, while registrants in key industries face reassessment and potential reclassification under the Manning plan. Local notices outline employer affidavits for occupational classifications and continued support for War Bond funding.
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Washington
Urj
Seeelive
Tndiy
Iocal Loards
Lsd
Hollens
Eton
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Llies
DeWitt Mac‘Kenzie
MacKenzie
Atlantic Ocean
Poland
Ial
Sweden
Baltic Sea Ait
U.S
Mediterranean Front
New York
Casablanca
Dakaf
Miles
Villa
Conakry
Freetown
Sierra ™ Leone
Vichy Africa
Algeria
Britain
Gibraltar
New North Africa
Azores
Portugal
Fanang Ro Pal
Cape Bojador
Mon Me
Liberia
Cape
Palmas
SEN
Madeira
EGA
Agadiyy
Libong
Biscay
Ibesert. Ress
West Africa
Pee
Cuttell Hotcel
Spain
Gulf of Guinea
Sete
Balgurle. Fe
Han
Aggar
North Sea
Bsaraine
Murzuc Srikanrar Este
Ron
Gotri
Eae Nta Pet
Nene
Esmalta
Gtripoli
Benghaz
Cappeepraariaein
Chad
Balkans
Mediterranean Sea
Safrica
Crete
Ars
Aria
Desi the
Lena
Assia
Crimea
Suez Canal
Black Sea
eAnkar
Turkey
CYPRU
Vichy France
Colonies
Soma
Axis
Araoe
Rio Mine
Libya
French Africa
Dakar
Sahara
Sheedy
Perkison’s Jewelry Store
South Walnut
Commodore
Market Report
Joe EB. Lewis
Copacabana
June Harlow
Billy Koy
Billy ‘Miller
State Guard
Adele Inge
Clayton
New
Samme Jane
Mutter
Chicago
Nouv
Lafayette
Nevada County
WAACS
John M. Hightower
Giroud
Shetes Wild Five
Nori
Geran Peisen
Bishold Anoind
Manernus
Vichy
Charles BeGuulle
Tuiiten
Girasted
Lanillay
Iso
Hide Cay
North
Nort Africa
London
Aimerican
de Gaulle
Guy
New Jersey
Tn Felts New Alaskan Packing Company
Paul’ Huckins, JR
Mgr
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