Stalingrad Battle Grim Outlook Widens Across Front
War analyst DeWitt Mackenlie notes the Stalingrad defense grows tenser as German pressure tightens on the Volga front. He cites Russian and German reports of fierce street fighting and a shifting front, with winter weather threatening Soviet oil fields and Caucasus operations. He warns the siege remains fluid despite grim signals for the Allies in the Caucasus and Middle East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cdewitt Mackenie
Otheus
Stalingrad
Field Marshal von
Hitler
Issian
Volga
Pravda
Moscow
Ter
Zeltung
Mira
Timoshenko
Caucasia
Tower Intain
Aucasus
Caucasus
Rom
Stockholm
Narare
Rus- Ankara
Turkey
Russia
Caucasus Andiddle- East
Library Notes on New Books at Empstead County
The Empstead County Library adds several titles including Weisenberger’s guide to horse judging with drawings, Jamboo by Armstrong Sperry about a Chinese boy, Nut? by Armstrong Sperry set in the South Seas, Patrol by Henry B. Lent with U. S. Guard photos, and a color picture book about a small boy hero. Early historians' beliefs about the Amazons are also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eral
Empstead County Library
Ie Weisenberger
C. W. Andera
Armstrong Sperry
Henry B. Lent
U. S. Guard
Floyd Beard
Bertha
Ebne
Urasuss
New York Cotton Market Mixed on Technical Uptick
Market report shows cotton futures closing 25 to 70 cents higher after a downward trend since last Wednesday, with late values for Oct through Mch rising to around 18.02 to 18.63 per dale and middling spot at 19.49. Chicago grain and poultry markets detail firmer prices, with hogs and corn rallying on strong feed demand and legislative talk in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grain & Provisions
Chicago
Washington
Brown
D-Mich
Stock market shows selective gains on low priced rails
Speculative demand for low priced rails and other specialties broadened in today’s market while bidding for leaders remained timid. Russian stand at Stalingrad offered a bit of hope on Wall Street though tax questions and the current economic program restrained buyers. The so called penny stocks drew attention for potential profits though overall activity opened selectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stalingrad
Wall Street
Minister-turned-film producer shapes faith based cinema in Hollywood
James K. Friedrich, a Red Wing native and Protestant seminary graduate, created Cathedral Films after his father left him $200,000. He produced The Great Commandment for $120,000, earning Cathedral a $60,000 profit, and now makes 20 minute religious films for churches and schools for about $12,000 each using regular actors without billing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robbin Coons
Hollywood
James K. Friedrich
Red Wing
Minn
Protestant Episcopal Theological Seminary
Alexandria
Mgr
Friedrich
Cathedral Films
John T. Coyle
Darryl Zanuck
20Th
Cathedral
Zanuck
Tyrone Power
Irving Pichel
St. Marks
van Nuys
Hitler
Brilliance Fades as Medical Dreams Stir in Westchester Tea
Peter Frazier clashes with Martin Corby over career aims in a Westchester hospital tea setting. At Hartshorne House, Peter observes social pressure on surgeons while Martin muses on favoring wealthy patients. A shy young woman, Faith Hartshorne, seeks help with a sick dog as Peter and Martin slip away to the garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Frazier
Candace Heeh
Martin Corby
Candace
Frazier
Peter
Dolle
Martin
Marchnis
Westchester
Hartshornes
Perry Hartshorne
Pater
Hartshorne
Bruce
Faith Hartshorne
Dr. Patterson
Nebraskans Lead Nation Scrap Metal Drive Effort
Nebraskans organized a statewide scrap drive aiding the War Production Board to boost steel output. Communities, churches, schools, and unions coordinated pickups, with trucks, rail access, and prize incentives. Governor Griswold praised the effort as a model for nationwide recovery targets, citing 136 million pounds collected in a 21 day push and urging renewed mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Nebraska
War Production Board
Donald M. Nelson
America
Dwight Griswold
Towa
Kansas
Missouri
Mid-Surmer Plains
WPH Oalvage
Girl Scouts
Red Cross
Chambers of Commerce
Hey
Oil and Gas Filings from Sept 18 19 1942 shows multiple transfers
Royalty Deed and mineral deeds dated July to Sept 1942 involve W. J. Goldston, Thomas W. Burke, E. A. Markley, O. E. Bradley, Lucy M. White, Mid-Continent Petroleum, Alfred Revenger, School District No. 12, Andrew W. Erwin, Skelly Oil, and Arkansas Fuel Oil Company. Leases and assignments cover sections 9 14 18 19 23 24 40 in townships 14 15 16 S and ranges 23 25 W, with land parcels ranging from 20 to 95 200 acres and terms up to 19 years, filed Sept 14 18 19 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunice Triplett
Lewisville
Arkansas
W. J. Goldston
Thomas W. Burke
West
E. A. Markley
E. Bradley
Lucy M. White
Mid- Continent Petroleum Carp
J. T. White
O. & G. Loares
Alfred Revenger
L. Foster, Jr
W. J. Reaan Nem
NEW
Wj, Regan
Fuel Oil Company New of New
Times Square Basement Is War Casualty
A Times Square basement used by actors in the acting fraternity has closed as defense draws thin the ranks. Bob Christenberry, ex Marine and Astor Hotel manager, has one arm yet excels in golf. The piece also notes LaGuardia lookalikes, cheap 30 cent newsreels, and Cardini the magician, who discusses performing cigarette tricks for soldiers and the mishap of running out before a show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borge Tugker
New York
Times Square
Bob Christenberry
Astor
New Jersey State Hotel Association
Bob
Desperate Actions Amid Global WWII Fronts
Desperate continued fighting reports describe encirclements near Moscow and Stalingrad, with German lines breached near Rehov. Allied air raids pressuring Germany, while U S bombers target North Africa. Axis forces fade after clashes around Gialo oasis and El Alamein line sees renewed quiet. Brig Gen Ira Baker predicts Germany’s fall within months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Stalingrad
Moscow
Rehov
Obcow
DNB
Schleswig-Holstein
Germany
London Air Ministry
British Isles
Ira C. Baker
U.S
Libya
Gialo Oasis
Bengasi
Kant
el Alamein
Alexandria
Two U. S. Ship Survives Torpedo Attack At Sea
The United States ship, separated from its convoy after evading torpedoes, was struck by two torpedoes on the port side. The vessel listed, but the crew and passengers launched lifeboats and later returned to the deck to salvage navigation gear as a surfaced submarine loomed nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
United States
Heinle
Scrap drive fuels town life across farms and clubs
Sundown crowds of business men gathered scrap from farms to deliver to town services while Sundays became church salvage Sundays. Prisoners town and country contributed scrap sold by pastors for church use, funding sports events, golf courses, and tennis clubs through scrap admission games and trap shoots. Governor Griswold declared the final Saturday a special holiday for the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prishioners
Griswold
New Zealand Prime Minister Fraser Visits Washington
Washington reports Prime Minister Peter Fraser of New Zealand is visiting the capital amid U S military ties. Generals Hurley and Ghormley welcome Fraser, who rose from Auckland docks to lead his Labour party. Fraser’s background contrasts with a homely American image, embodying a typical American success saga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Stinnett
Washington
Lils Waris
Sam
New Zealand
New Zeaand
Ghormiey
Solomon Islands
Pat Hurley
U. S
Hole
Peter Frazer
Pensylvania Avenue
Auckland
Wellington
Hurley
Fraser
New
Kaletumaroo
Tulsa
Okla
Dallas
Fort Worth
Generatoiley
Texas
Kalasmazoo
Fearn
Ross-shire
Sealland
Labor Party
New Camden Oil Well Progress Near J W Smart E well
Camden reports amping gear installed by Crow and O Farrell on the J W Smart E well in section 12 15 20, Columbia county extension of the Stephens Smart sel. Casing reached below 9400 feet though no gauge is yet set. operators claim a quad producer. A Shuffleboard game noted from the 15th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Crow and O'Farrell
J. W. Smart
Submarine crew rescued after vessel explosion at sea
Report describes a vessel that blew up after a time fuse was triggered. The last lifeboat departed as the ship exploded and sank. Survivors were later picked up by a British warship, taken to Gibraltar, then to England for processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltar
Enghind
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Idaho
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Ill
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Holly Watterson
Borh
Good Samaritan
Henry Patterson
Pete
Colt
NEA Service, Inc
By Galbraith
Lafayette
Doc E. Lewis
LaGuardia
Lou Costello
Cardini
Aria
Ralph Routon
Perkisor's Jewelry Store
South Walnut
Oriana Ament Boyett
Ayr Neeuth
Harry W. Shiver
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