Japan may strike new push to seize China’s heart
In a daily analysis Glenn Babb notes Japan cannot win the East Asia war without subduing China. With Chiang Kai-shek’s government intact in Chungking, Tokyo’s aim may shift to Yunnan and Burma, possibly trading Burma for Yunnan to close China’s back door. Haiphong and Indo-China rail links would shorten supply lines, intensifying allied efforts before the monsoon.
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China
India
Sibéria
Australia
Siberia
Midway
Aleutians
Southwest Pacific Islands
Ekiang
Klangsi
Japan
Asia
Burma
Indo - China
Haiphong
Indo China
Yunnan
Tokyo High Command
Unnan
Malay Peninsula
South China
Hongkong
Burma- Yunnan
Kunming
United Nations
Mediterranean
Africa
Market Report from St Louis and New York Trading Floors
Market notes from St Louis Stockyards report hogs 5 000 head with mixed weights and prices. cattle and calves receipts around 5 000 with varied offerings and price ranges. sheep about 3 000. New York stocks show scattered peace category gains and war rating leaders leaning to minus territory amid mixed receipts. Grain and provisions in Chicago rise on mill demand with wheat and corn futures up. poultry and butter prices steady. Cotton futures rebound with gains near daily highs as short covering and buying push prices higher. late day levels near days high.
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ST. Louis Livestock National Stockyards
U.S. Dept
New York
Russia
Africa
Grain and Provisions
Chicago
Global World War II dispatch catches North Africa and Stalingrad fronts
Allied and Axis forces clash as Montgomery pushes toward El Agheila and Rommel retreats northward in Tunisia while Soviet troops pound at Stalingrad, reporting heavy German losses. In the Pacific MacArthur’s forces seize ground near Buna as Japanese resistance stiffens around Cape Endaradere and Guadalcanal.
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Ish
Bernard L. Montgomery
Enghith
Bengust
Agedaabin
Nitzi
Erwin Rommel
Agedabin
el Agheila
Rommel
Eartner
ElAgheila
Gialo Oasis
Agedlabin
Marocco
Elzerle
Mediterranea
Italian Sicily
Tunnisia
Adolf Tiitler
Bizerte
Tunis
Hitler
Mediterranean
Muranes
Hiller
Tripolitania
Gulf of Gabes
Ad Cape
Tripoli
Russia
Stalingrad
Volga
Saviet
Hod Army
MacArthur
New Guinea
Cape Endaradere
Buna
Bua
Henderson Pir Field
Our Daily Bread Reflections On Gratitude And War
The piece reflects on families at home facing hardship while others sacrifice in war. It calls for gratitude toward God and the forefathers, praising democracy's preservation despite perilous times and urging unity and thankfulness during hardship.
Yunnan May Be Ally Danger as Japan Reassesses Lines
The text discusses Japan's defensive posture along the Irrawaddy and Salween Mekong fronts and the possible shift to Yunnan as a western line of defense. It warns Japan faces shipping shortages and may shorten supply routes, making Yunnan a potential Allies danger spot and risking a shift in continental operations until Russia joins the Pacific War.
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Middle East
Wavell
Irrawaddy
Salween
Mekong
Japan
Yunnan
Laey Tong
Burm
China
United Nations
Doolittle Is No Brass Hat All Men Like Him
Major General Doolittle leads the 8th Air Force task force in secret war plans and aircraft operations. The article paints him as energetic and hands on, pacing constantly and personally engaging pilots and crews, earning deep respect from the young pilots and ground troops.
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Doolittle
Wes Gallagher
Atr
North Afrios
Tokyo
Jang Fl
Digmy) Doolittle
Germany
Ly Yanisin
Lth Air Force
Veyp
Ream Pia
Oran
Alwiers
Casablanca
Jimmy
Doolible
Rites
Hei
Wirmen
Pines
Public Debt Surges Near Legal Limit Amid War Spending
The article notes the U S public debt rising toward a new legal limit as war expenditures double the total in recent months. It cites figures around 100.06 billion dollars, with a shortfall of about 25 billion to hit the limit, and mentions various construction company figures in passing.
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Uncle Sam
U.S
U. S
Axis forces retreat as British push in Libya drive
Allied dispatches report Axis troops withdrawing south from Agedabia toward El Agiwilu as the British Eighth Army continues the advance across Libya. Rommel's units evacuated Gisla ongi south of Agedabia. British rearguards engage while air activity remains limited over the Libyan desert.
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Lonedon
Gabes
Berlin
Whatares
Graiba
Tunis
Ula
Frontine
Algierid
Tuniper
Eighth Army
Fieli Macghal Hormel
Libya
Agelabia
Annette
Rommel
Witmphant
Gisla Ongsis
Agedabia
el Apgneita
el Agiwilu
Commmuniquy
Mediterranean
Suisina
State Defense Road Jobs Contracted
State defense road work bids were submitted to the highway commission, totaling about 100,081 dollars. Proposals covered 26 miles of gravel surfacing and seven timber bridges with access roads to agricultural land for fields near Stuttgart.
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Fille Rock
Highway Commission
Prume
Lonoke
Arkasas
Aquiliary
Stuttgart Ale Free School
Pirstallergate
D. J. Jones
Sportsmen Urge Closing Spring Season
Little Rock November 24 secretary T A McAnnis of the Game and Fish Commission said today several thousand sportsmen supporters were urging the department to sponsor legislation to close spring fishing during the early spawning season. Bait fish are the only game flesh protected by a closed season. The season extends from March through May 15. McAnnis said spawning seasons for other game fish crappie perch and channel catfish occur at the same time. The department announced it was working on plans with the department of interior fish service and Arkansas county fishermen for establishing camp areas for bully fish in the Buffalo area of Arkansas county. He said four points in its area were being considered for halich evies. Private fish work aimed to construct the harvest schedules with the state and the wildlife agency for supervision and assistance. Waves in the coast reach depths of several hundred feet with the opening point north of S W Dikon Warren. 332 716 Saling 0 7 miles of gravel surface facing Reynolds Lica road. M Dixon 331 952 Pulaski One mile of paving on Camp Robinson access routes. Gregory Hagan Little Rock 3245
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Little Rock
T. A. McAanis
Game and Fish
Daliomtel
Retary
Department of Intervie Fish Sae Witellites Service
Arkinisas Cvrnmorehil
Camperert Hazehuries
Arkitineas
Buffalo
Arkalises Mo
Halchevies
Fica
Fodorgh Wildlife Ageneiney Ferbig Tchnical
Aluning Point
Borth
S. W. Dikon
Warren
Saling
Thanksgiving turkey price set near six dollars
Washington reports the Office of Price Administration released a tentative schedule showing turkey costs around six dollars for Thanksgiving with regional variations. The edition notes differing prices by city and production area and mentions the impact of market factors on the final cost.
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Washington
Office of Prices
Turkey
Arcis
Bombers Strike Mandalay and Tokyo Port in New Bombardment
US heavy bombers again struck Mandalay and targets around Ceylon and Japan as Allied air forces, including British aircraft, intensified attacks late at night. Reports describe fires and damage across multiple districts, with ongoing Allied operations and leadership statements amid wartime censorship.
Missouri Pacific Lines Share War Efforts and Rail Support
Missouri Pacific Lines and its 40,000 employees highlight their role in wartime support. Trains move soldiers and vast freight, raw materials, and military equipment while civilians rely on rail service. Despite heavy traffic and aging equipment needs, the system pledges prompt reliability and cooperation with shippers and travelers.
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Missouri Pacific Lines
Uncle Sam
Army
Navy
Office of Defense Transportation
Axis
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