Rommel to Make Last Stand at El Agheila
In Libya on November 26 Marshal Hommel eyes a last stand to recoup losses and hold El Agheila in the Sirte Gulf. The piece weighs Axis resolve in North Africa, the strategic risk to Tunis and Bizerte, Rommel’s dwindling strength, and the possible linkup at Tripoli if El Agheila falls.
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Dewitt
MacKenzie
Libya
Marshal Hommel
Elyi
el Agheila
Gulf
Sirte
North Africa
Mediterranean
Hitler
Rommels
el Achcila Ust
Tunia
Bizerte
Tunis
Ainst
Rommel
Izerte
Tripoli
Tobandon
Elheila
Daime
Mmch
Wage
el Alamein
Thas
Cairo
Edge of Darkness continues in frozen Norwegian resistance
In Trollness a core group led by Gunnar plans a covert resistance against occupying forces. They debate strategy, supply routes, and safety, while Hammer, Knut, and Kjerlaf prepare to guide a dangerous escape toward Sweden as Major Ruck eyes the hotel porch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunnar
Hammer
Stoksund
Alo Ug
Ejerlot
Norway
Mortensen
Trygve
Knut Osterholm
Kjerlaf
Salveig
Gerd
Kjerlof
Kjerlot
Stensgard
Commissariat
Germany Army
Gerd Bjarnesen
Gront
Ele
Major Ruck
Pilot guides vantage climb over retreat line
The captain invited a crew member to ride beside him to observe from the cockpit. The skipper lowered the plane to 250 feet, letting ground observers view an open scene. They swung over the retreat line amid reports of a great victory and a dramatic collapse, with the most striking impression remaining unclear.
Desert battle story shows Axis retreat toward Tobruk
A war chronicle describes the El Alamein Qattara Depression area as the British offensive begins. Axis panic spreads as tanks and planes are destroyed, Rommel’s forces flee via serpentine roads toward Tobruk while Allied air fleets harass and salvage efforts continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Alamein
Qattara
Rommel
Tiral
Halfaya
Hellfire
Bardia
Tobruk
Tulruk
Letle
Gui
Ronnie
Negro Soldiers Riot Leaves Two Dead in Phoenix
A three hour gun battle between Black soldiers, white military and civilian police erupted in Phoenix early today. Two people were killed and twelve wounded, including Lt August J Essman, a white officer. The clash began after a Black soldier attempted to arrest a rioter, drawing 106 officers to the scene and spreading chaos across 86 blocks. Local officials describe it as a wholly Black affair. armor patrolled after the exchange of gunfire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Froenix
Aziz
Novat
Neuro
Don Steward
Steward
Robert Riley
Phoenix
August J. Essmian
Formes Sheridan
Ore
Gholemen
Fred Ellis
Additio
Lon Jorden
Horace Moore
State Highway Patrol
Gurand Vitles
Uscurunl Plane Crash Ends In Damage Suit
A damaged report states a plane crash near Uscurunl caused injuries to Lee Pitari and Ned, leading to a damage suit. Witnesses describe a rescue by Cabeen who guided a lifeboat or phone to safety, while noting severe injuries to the pilot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uscurunl
Robert F Caben
Cabeen
Earth
Market Report from St Louis and New York Stocks
Market details from National Stockyards St Louis include hogs and calves with varied prices and loads, plus sheep and stocker activity. New York stocks show slow session, industrial gains, rail and transfer activity, and mixed war influenced trading. Grain and provisions reflect December contracts, wheat, corn, oats, and rye movements, with late cotton prices and poultry/produce notes from Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis Livestock National Stockyards
U.3
Dept. Agr
New York
Speelin
Ocl
U S Bombers Pound Nazis at Tripoli Harbor Raid
United States heavy bombers and Liberators attacked Tripoli harbor and nearby targets in Tunisia as part of operations with the British Eighth Army. They hit two large merchant ships, set fuel depots ablaze, and damaged three Axis vessels in sea and port actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colra
United States
Eighth Army
Trispeli
Africa
Mums
Liberators
Tripoli
Hams
Fotur
RAE
Middle Ast Command
Rommel
Fl Batmein
Tuntby
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Avia
Cape Bon
Tunisia
Axis
DeAnn Negro Shot to Death In Hempstead County
Hempstead County officers report a fatal shooting last night in the BeAnn community. Sheriff Clarence Baker and State officials investigated as Nathan Warren, HW-year-old Black man, was sought in connection with the killing of Aether Hunter. Police noted quiet conditions after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeAnn
Hempstead
Nathan Warren
Aether Hunter
BeAnn
Wolieemian Youn
Clarence Baker
Destroyer Duncan Lost in Solomons
The U S Navy confirms the loss of destroyer Duncan in the Solomons near Guadalcanal in October. About 150 survivors were saved by cruiser Boise, which also sank six Japanese warships in a separate action within 27 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Duncan
Petion
Guarralcanal
Boise
Philadelphia Navy Yard
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Mmel
William Woods
Gerrans
Unnar
Abs
Alaqtel
Feeders Supply. CO
Market Report
Grain and Provisions
Chicago
Chiago
Paultry
Bens, Young
urWier
U. S
DeAnn Negro
Solomons
Voops
Perth
Rco Rela
Naturalube
Nature
Newsweek
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