War Today analysis on Allied victory and Mediterranean drive
Dewitt Mackenzie argues the Mediterranean theater is pivotal to winning the war. He links North Africa battles to global outcomes, notes the need to regain Mare Nostrum routes, and highlights how airpower and supply lines affect Japan’s position in Asia and China.
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Dewitt MacKenzie Gairo
Libyan
Mediterranean
England
America
India
Burma
China
South Africa
Egypt
Red Sea
Russia
Persian Gulf
Africa
Gibraltar
Suez Canal
Middle East
Persia
Caucasus
Hitler
Bernard L. Montgomery
Marshal Rommel
Douglas Mac‘Arthur
Rommel
Tunisia
Demos Press Campaign Pledge For Tax Cut
Democrats in Harrisburg pledge a 1943 state tax cut of 100 million dollars despite minority control of both houses. State Chairman David K Lawrence says bipartisan support is sought to wind up the session by April 15 or sooner to aid wartime efforts. Key leaders named include Rep. Reuben Cohen and Sen. B B McGinnis with ONeill and Fish slated for speaker and pro tem posts respectively.
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Harrisburg
Hoase
Senate
David K. Lawrence
Reuben E. Cohen
Philadelphia
B. B. McGinnis
Allegheny
Hoare
James E. Lovett
Westmoreland
Albert S. Readinger
Berks
Harry P. O'Neill
Lackawanna
Thomas J.callahan
Wilkes-Barre
Dennis J. Mulvihill
Pittsburgh
Herbert W. Cohen
York
Edward J. Coleman
Lackkawanna
McGinnis
Charles H. Ealy
Somerset
O'Neill
Ira T. Fish
Snyder County
Ealy
Fiss
House
Cohen
Joseph A. Scanton
J. Harold Levy
Joseph M. O'Brien
John P. Corrigan
Michael C. Chervenak
Cambria
Russell R. Reese
Washington
John F. Stank
Northumberland
David M. Boise
Martin C. Mihm
J. J. Baker
John R. Bentley
Lovett
Readinger
Harry Shapiro
Joseph M. Barr
John H. Dent
Frank W. Ruth
Burma and New Guinea War Moves Mirror Global Clash
Allied forces press the Akyab area in Burma as Japanese raids strike Chittagong and efforts mount on the China route. In the Soviet front, Red Army advances threaten Smolensk while Stalingrad approaches. In New Guinea, Allied troops close in on Buna and Gona, with Kenney praised for air strike innovations and high bomb tonnage used against landing parties.
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Asia
Japan
China
India
Europe
Hongkong
Canton
Rangoon
Akyab
Chennault
Sky Dragons
South China
Indio
Bissell
RAF
Burma
Chittagong
Assam
Kewin
Tokyo
Chungking
Russia
Hihenhower
Africa
Toropets
Smolensk
White Russia
Stalingrad
Moscow
Kotelnikovski
Caucasus
Ow Guinea
Australia
Buna
Gona
Man-Grove
Kumusi
Kumusi-Mamibare
George J. Kenney
Southwest Pacific
Douglas MacArthur
General Kenney
Mambare
Christmas banquet at Gazette Party praised by editors
The Gazette Party dining room buzzed with Christmas decorations and a holiday spirit as 41 boys and managers enjoyed sausage and singing. Hugh M Bell served as toastmaster with remarks from Joseph Setlock Jack Held Nick Harris and Doyle Rawtley. Newspaper owners R Hastle B Dwight N DeWitt Ray Frank M Smith and Hugh Wiley offered greetings while Ben Thompson and George Popson sent messages. Candy yards were shared before the group returned to bowling and home.
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Hugh M. Bell
Joseph Setlock
Jack Held
Nick Harris
Doyle Rawtley
R. Hastle
B. Dwight
N. DeWitt Ray
Frank M. Smith
Hugh Wiley
Ben Thompson
Stamphone
George Popson
New York
Allied air supremacy drives on in North Africa front
Cairo dispatches report extensive Allied fighter patrols preventing Luftwaffe interference as Eighth Army advances. Bombers and fighters hit Lampedusa and Tunisian targets. six or more Axis planes downed. US heavy bombers and P-38 escorts sweep Tunis, Bizerte, Gabes, Sidi Tibet. German raids repelled. one American fighter damaged, five German aircraft shot down. Soviet deny encirclement of Red Army near Velikie Luki.
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North African Front
Eighth
Cairo
Lampedusa
Sicily
Tunisia
United States
Tunis
Bizerte
Gabes
Sidi Tibet
Red Army
Toropetts
Velikie Luki
Soviet Information Bureau
PRESS CLUB FEAST TO HONOR EDITORS AND POLITICIANS
The press club hosts a social with governors Arthur James and Edward Martin among invited guests. Editorialists and politicians mingle as Roosevelt and MacArthur send praise, stressing the pen’s power over the sword. Tonight promises informal talks and stories.
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Arthur
James
Edward Martin
Martin
Club
Roosevelt
General MacArthur
MacArthur
Australia
Gasoline Rationing Looms in Eastern Area
Government officials urged motorists to drive only when essential as the OPA warned about a looming gasoline shortage affecting 7,000,000 vehicles in the East. The plan would ration fuel across 17 states and D C with A books permitting three gallons for emergencies and B C books four gallons, though no clear definition of emergency was provided.
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Mobile
OPA
Eaat
Columbia
West Virginia
Gasoline rationing order curbs three gallon tankers
The regional office of price administration ordered gas stations to refuse fuel to A B and ration card motorists with more than three gallons in tanks. The rule excludes commercial vehicles and holders of T coupons and covers New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland and the District of Columbia. Regional Administrator Sylvan L Joseph said the step targets pretended emergencies and further instructions would follow.
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New York
Office of Price Administration
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
District of Columbia
Sylvan L. Joseph
Washington Cpa
OPA considers future rationing steps amid gasoline cuts
In tense talks OPA and War Petroleum Administration officials weigh suspending A cards and broader curtailment. Roosevelt cites North Africa needs and warns gasoline limits may extend beyond Texas to the East. Ickes’ figures pending, officials expect drastic measures if shortages persist.
Notable figures linked to a historic club remembered
Reporters recall a club once frequented by Gal lagher and many entertainers. George M. Cohan, Ed Wynn, Victor Herbert, Johnny Black, and William Jennings Bryan are linked to its heyday. Elizabeth M. Murray was the sole woman member, celebrated torch singer of the 1890s.
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Gallagher
George M. Cohan
Ed Wynn
Victor Herbert Imade
Philadelphia
Johnny Black
William Jennings Bryan
Bjweays
Elizabeth M. Murray
Commedienne
Defendant Wins Verdict In Fatal Railroad Suit
In Pittsburgh a federal judge directed a verdict for the defendant and ordered a perjury charge against a key witness in six damage suits totaling 105000 from Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The cases involve deaths of three youths near Mars after a collision with a train on June 3. The witness testified he saw the crash and that the train did not sound its whistle or bell, but sheriff Delancey testified the witness was jailed for larceny on that date.
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Pittsburgh
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Joseph A. Urich
Robert Bastian
Nicholas J. Osche
Mars
David Swope
Armstrong County
Ray Delancey
Swope
Kittanning
Ambridge
OPA critique and calls for reform in wartime policy
A congressional committee blamed Office of Price Administration policies for a threatened home front breakdown and warned that price squeezes and uneven distribution undermine small business and the middle class. It urged WPB coordination, cuts in red tape, and retail ceiling revisions to prevent further production declines and farmer losses.
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OPA
Gillette
Dtowa
Henderson
Millville
N. J
Washington
NRA
Aid Office of
Price Administration
Civilian Supply
War Production Board
Roosevelt
Office of Price Administration
House
War Plants Corporation
WPB
800 Are Graduated Early at Penn State College
STATE COLLEGE Dec 18 The accelerated wartime program at Penn State College produced 785 degrees this term with 732 bachelor’s degrees in arts and sciences. 56 seniors graduated with honors, 37 master’s degrees, and 18 doctorates were awarded. No Indiana County graduates. Commencement speaker Dr Robert Clothier urged focus on winning the war and shaping peace, warning against brutality at home. 71 seniors earned RO T C commissions as second lieutenants after six weeks of advanced training.
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State College
Pennsylvania State College
Alx
Ralph D. Hetzel
Indiana County
Robert C. Clothier
Rutgers University
Edward DB. Ardery
East
Army Command
Harrisburg to Indiana via Me tropolitan and connections
Transit schedule shows daytime westbound service from New York and Philadelphia via Me tropolitan No 25 with stops Harrisburg and Johnstown to reach Torrance and Indiana. Evening eastbound connections link Indiana to Torrance and Harrisburg with the New Englander, subject to sufficient patronage and potential discontinuation after a trial period. Tickets are sold at Hess' Restaurant and Moore Hotel with railroad tickets at the same locations.
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Harrisburg
Washington
New York
Philadelphia
Johnstown
Torrance
Indiana
New England
Hess
7Th Street
Moore Hotel
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hershey Zoo to be Sold Next Week
The Hershey estates announce the Hershey zoo will be closed and put up for sale next Monday. The zoo draws about 300000 visitors annually and will sell its carnivorous animals to other zoos in larger cities due to meat shortages and lack of experienced staff. Estimates show Chicago eats about 75000 hamburgers daily.
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Hershey
Hershey Estates
Aiga
Holiday Trees Going Local for Christmas Supply
Pennsylvania pivots to home grown evergreens as Canada and New England cuts fall due to transport limits. G Albert Stewart warns two thirds of trees usually imported may be disrupted, urging Pennsylvanians to buy locally. The department lists white pines hemlock scrub pines pitch trees and red cedars as options and offers care tips to keep trees fresh.
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Canada
New England
Stewart
Pennsylvania
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