War Today analyzes Red Army drive against Hitler’s front
Dewitt Mackenzie explains how the Soviet winter offensive from Stalingrad tests German strength and promises to reshape the eastern front. The piece weighs whether Moscow can pin German forces, if Hitler can hold key points, and whether a Don corridor to Rostov could fatefully reshape the war in the Caucasus.
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Red Army
Stalingrad
Moscow
Adolf Hitler
Joseph Stalin
Hitler
Europe
Reich
Volga
Caucasus
Hiller
Chir River
Dan Bend
Altho
Rzhev
Vyazmay Byryansk
Don
Russia
Black Sea
Arctic Circle
Voronezh
Rostov
Turkey
Allied advances and fronts in Africa and Russia reported
International dispatch notes 174500 Red army gains since offensives began on Moscow and Stalingrad fronts, 100000 lost by Germans at Stalingrad. Montgomery’s forces push past El Agheila into Libya, threatening Tripoli and Tunis. Axis counterattacks falter as Allies seal positions near Misurata and along the coastal corridor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Army
Moscow
Stalingrad
Cralier
el Ageda
Montgomery
Sir Archibald Wavell
Libya
Cairo
Rommel
Misurata
el Agheila
Tripoli
Tunis
Tion
Medjez el Bab
mid-Mediterranean
Sicily
Palermo
Sousse
Tunisia
Bizerte
Don-Volga Steppes
Velekie Luki
Rzhev
Liquor Board Shakeup Rumored in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia reports indicate Governor-elect Martin will dismiss two Liquor Control Board members, with calls for restoring pre-prohibition licensing under the Brooks High License law. Critics urge legislative probes as shortages of low priced liquors spark protests by restaurateurs and supporters.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board
Nwansees
Philadelphia Record
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
New York
Frederick T. Geter
W. Worrell Wagner
Martin
Court of Common Pleas
Aturney
Patrick J. McGee
Restaurant Liquor Licenses’ Association
Gelder
James
Crane
Hitler elevates Mussert Dutch Nazi leader in New European Order
London reports Hitler appoints Anton Mussert as Fuehrer of the Netherlands and pushes new decrees to align Holland with the Nazi order. Seyss-Inquart announced Mussert’s government role and anticipated antisemitic measures. Paris notes Laval in Paris press conference described France agreeing to a France army and Jewish measures under the new order.
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London
Adolf Hitler
Anton Musrt
Fuehrer
Nether
Avis
Lege
Fratce
Marshal
Engign
Henri Petain
Germany
Antuniar
Hitler
France
Quisling Mussert
Arthur Seysz-Inquart
Netherlands
Musser
Seysz-Taquart
Mussert
Holland
Pelain
Berlin
Pierre Laval
Laval
Relief financing and one party control eyed for short Pa session
Harrisburg reports that relief funding and one party control support Governor-elect Edward Martin’s plan for a brief three month Pennsylvania Legislature. The 1941-43 funds may cover the full biennium. surplus revenue could prompt tax relief moves, with tax cuts debated as Democrats and Republicans pledge relief.
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Harrisburg
Edward Martin
Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Department of Public Assist
Assembly
State Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Martin
Commonwealth
Public Opinion in France Blocks Franco-German Ties
A broadcast quoted Paris observers on how public opinion in France remains a wall between France and Germany. Laval warned that Allied victory might hand France to Communism. The remarks reflect postwar anxiety and shifts in political loyalties.
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France
Germany
Laval
Draft Classes Continue Amid Draft Registration Confusion
The article details draft classifications 4-A to 4-H, new 4-H age group 38 to 45, and a new sign-up period for those turning 18 since last June 30 ending December 17. It lists local draft boards in Indiana and notes varying induction timing based on board preparations and younger-class classifications. Reports mention uncertain Canadian forces losses and aid offers from Boston Mayor Tobin after a nightclub fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Board Court Place
Farmers Bank Trust Company
Armstrong, Rayne
Washington
White
Mahoning Townships
Creekside
Maxion Center
Phumville
Shelocta
Smicksburg
Board Y
Indiana Theatre Building
Blacklick
Burrell, Center
Cohemaugh and
Young Townships
Salrsville
Homer City
Jacksonville and
Saltsburg
Indiana Theatre
Banks
Brushvalley
Huffington
Canoe
Cherryhill
East Wheatfield
Grant, Green, Montgomery, Fine
West Wheatfield Townships
Army
Air Forces
Boston
Tobin
St. Joan's
Charles C. Lund
Boston City Hospital
Butngs
Andrew Carnell
St. John’s
Faobin
Civil Air Patrol aids Atlantic Sub patrols and drills expand
Harrisburg reports Civil Air Patrol under Wing Commander William L. Anderson marks its first birthday with 3000 members in 33 squadrons and 200 on U boat patrol. The PA group highlights courier service, forest fire observation, and emergency transport, while a daylight drill tests new state control center as December Blackout looms.
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Civil Air Patrol
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Atlantic
William L. Anderson
Anderson
Middletown Air Depot
Maine
Florida
GOP Program Seeks Modernize Congressional Procedure
Senate leader Dirksen proposes a special committee to study government operations and recommend efficiency measures. He favors a joint congressional war committee to coordinate work of many panels and says substantial procedural changes are overdue. He expects youth and farm agencies to be discharged and notes the Office of Price Administration may face difficult budget battles next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hig
Dirksen
Congressional War Committee
Senate
House
Andrew Jackson
Congress
National Youth Administration
Farm Securities Administration
Office of Price Administration
Leon Henderson
Disksen
Congress acts on RFC funding and Panama Canal rent bill
Congressional moves seek to lift the Reconstruction Finance Corporation borrowing power for programs across several agencies including the Board of Economic Warfare under Vice President Wallace. Lawmakers aim for quick Senate approval of a bill transferring Canal Zone property to Panama and extending controls on commercial rents. Senate Civil Service Committee meets to craft stopgap federal pay increase legislation as parachute wind currents near the ground pose danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Board of Economic Warfare
Wallace
House
Senate
United States
Canal Zone
Panama
Jorrow
Senate Civil Service Committee
Strike Halts New York City Newspapers
A city wide strike by the newspaper and mail deliverers union stops leading New York papers. Negotiations with publishers fail to yield an agreement after lengthy talks, with union attorney Waldman saying no settlement was reached. Morning editions of Times Herald Tribune Daily News and Daily Mirror affected as papers halt distribution.
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New York
BWT
Ovis A. Waldman
The
Times
Herald Tribune
Daily News
Daily Mirror
Independent Union
Publishers’ Associatio
New York City
News and Mirror
Sun
Post the World-Telegram
Journal-American
Brooklyn Eagle
Wall Street Journal
Journal of Commerce
Gasoline rationing rules for renewals and coupons
Gasoline date marked renewals for B or C books require a 30 day advance application to the local board. Appeals on board actions for supplemental rationing use form R-122 filed in duplicate. Gasoline station owners must verify each coupon bears the license number and state of the car owner, matching the car’s license. T coupons cover five gallons and are valid for four months. I coupons’ back must show the truck owner’s certificate details. T coupons not for passenger cars unless vehicle is a common carrier with a War Necessity certificate.
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Focal Boards
Office of Defense Transportation
Powdered meat to join wartime diet in Britain
Britain's food minister Lord Woollen announced powdered meat would become part of the wartime diet. In a Cambridge speech he compared dried eggs and powdered milk, suggesting women will soon hear about powdered meats as the war ends.
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London
Britain
Lord Woollen
Cambridge
Obituary for Ella Mm Patterson Davis in Green Township
Ella M M Patterson Davis born July 12 180 in Green Township died at 3 16 p m Sunday at home. Widow of Evan G Davis she leaves children Blair Jr Media Perry N Heilwood Mrs William Croft Clymer Rev E Gibson Davis Spartansburg Mrs R G Austin Apollo J C Oakland Md Mrs L A Buchannan Butler Oakley Clymer R D Funeral services set for tomorrow at Pine Flats Baptist Church with burial in Salem Cemetery. Hugh B McGeary born September 34 1870 son of Samuel and Mary Grewsr McGeary died
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IRS
Ella MM. (Patterson) Davis
Green Township
Thomas Martha (Dunkle) Patterson
Evan G. Davis
Blair, Jr
Perry N
Heilwood
William Croft
Clymer
R. D
E. Gibson Davis
Spartansburg
R. G. Austin
Apollo
J. C. Oakland
L. A. Buchanan
Butler and Oakley
Pine Flats Baptist Church
Salem Cemetery
Daugler
Clarence Reatie
Virginia
Stiles) McGeary
Hugh Meltwain
Martha McGinnis
Seward
Rearie
Maurdice Messler
Greensburg
John Akron
Everett
Clark Furferal
Carl Buterbaugh
Seward Methodist Church
Armagh Cemetery
Walter D. Secrist
Philadelphia
Biderton
Lee T
Elpha (Yount) Secrist
U. S. Naval Hospital
Indiana State Normal School
Brown's Hotel
Vandergrift
Fifteenth Engineers
Gary
Ind
Western Maryland College
Methodist Church
Manual Funeral
George Bunting
Ira
Fritz
American Legion
East Cedar Hill Cemetery
Legion
Ethel (Burrows) Secreist
Betty
Dorothy
Stanley M
Hudson
Ariz
Delbert L
Troux Field
Madison
Wise
Frank Feigler
Cleveland, O
Indiana
Albert A. Calhoun
South Fifth Street
Calhoun
Margaret Sol Inger
Ship Sinkings Reach New World Toll After Pearl Harbor
The Associated Press reports eight more cargo ship sinkings in the Western Atlantic since Pearl Harbor, bringing total enemy action toll to 896 merchant ships for United and neutral nations. About 6,000 lives were lost, with 3,740 dead and 2,233 missing. In addition to US vessels, two uniden tified ships were noted as United Nations, along with a Greek, a Panamanian, and a Canadian vessel.
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U. S
United Nations
Obituaries highlight local residents with family notices
Obituaries list the deaths and funeral plans for several area residents. Clarence Reatie of Apollo and his widow Virginia Stiles McGeary are noted with surviving children and burial details. Walter D. Secrist of Philadelphia, Clair Eugene Ober of Diamondville, Elizabeth Grumbling Elwood of Blairsville, and others are memorialized with service times, locations, and kinship.
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Dewitt ‘Mackensie
Jas. M. Long
Mackenzie
Middle East War Zone
Ance
Assistance Department
George F. Earle
Supply Corps
Blairsville
Roy Penfield
Selective Service Board No. 1
Parks Chares Sylvester Parks
W. D. Parks
Olive Street
Army of the United States
Infantry
Fort Benning
Leutenant
110Th Infantry
Indiana High School
San Antonio Aviation Cadet Center
Edward ¥. Potts
Quinten W. Stiteler
Sinickeburg
Dom Ross
John Ross
J. Ross
Boltz
Indiana County
Naval Air Station
Pensacola
Fla
Norfolk
Theodore J. William
T. E. Williams
Army Air Forces
Monroe
Williams
Brandy, Vaden
Blacklick Township
Blairsville High School
Unique
League of Many Nations
Canada
Mexico
Indiana Raplins Tabernacle
Amorrow
Buck Run Church
Practical Bible Training School
Bible
NEW Yorkers
Deliverers Union
Hugh B. McGeary
1870
Samuel ‘and
Mary Grewsr McGeary
Alles
Clair Eugene Ober
Salomon
Rosie (Lovelace) Ober
Yayerial
Sherryhill Township
Diamondville
Glenn
Paul
Harold
Louise
Diamondville Union Church
Dorsey Robuck
Diamondville Cemetery
Elizabeth (Grumb
Blaireville
First Presbyterian Church
American Legion Auxiliary No
Margaret Hosack
William Merton
Cora Elizabeth Hosack
D. Stewart Grumbling
Milton H. Grumbling
Robert Carl Doty
Mrs. Clair Doty
Philadelphia Street
Oakland Cemetery
Emma Mae Opdyre
Maurice Henry Lockard
Indiana Hospital
Ross Lockard
South
Homer
Uneral Dinec Tony
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