War in North Africa tests patience and timing
The North Africa campaign faces delays as rain and mud hinder American and British tanks in Tunisia. Despite early successes in Morocco, Algeria, and Rommel’s setbacks, Allied advances hinge on supply lines, with German and Italian forces preserving momentum from Libya toward Tripoli. The Fifth Army under General Clark signals renewed American buildup, comparable to Pershing’s early U.S. army formations in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Babb
North Africa
Africa
Morocco
Algeria
Eighth Army
Rommel
United Nations
Wes Gallagher
Tunisia
Maly
Libya
Gallagher
Hitler
Russia
Europe
United States
Fifth Army
Mark W. Clark
Clark
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Third Army
Army of Occupation
Germany
Pershing
France
St. Mihiel
Bullard
Liggett
Montgomery
Tripoli
Wadi Zem- Zem
Tripolitania
Benasi
Trigolivania
Smallpox Vaccination Efforts Expand Across Pennsylvania
Smallpox control measures spread from welfare quarantine at Norwich? and Philadelphia State Hospitals to other state institutions as inmates and staff receive vaccines. Major Hill reports vaccination of the Pennsylvania Industrial School population. Harrisburg Mayor Millikin orders vaccinating police and firemen while Philadelphia offers free vaccination. Abington reports the nearest case. Mercer County notes a Guilers restaurant closure over the holiday due to lost key. a new lock and key purchased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abington
Monyguriers County
U S Scouts Patrol in Tunisia Report on Patrols and Harsh Conditions
U S scouts in Tunisia under a former Missouri Valley tennis champ conduct long tedious patrols to observe Axis forces. They travel up to 100 miles daily, live off emergency rations, and rely on light packs while facing extreme cold and wind. Marines describe ducking enemy patrols and the dangers of surprise sightings with limited sleep and high morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Tunisia
Liewt
Mark H Martin
St. Louis
Fran Elkhorn
Bape
Martin
Missouri Valley
Taylor
Jerry
Jerties
Hogelock
Ciuer
Gernin
Minul
Rae
Farm mobilization drive to boost U S crop production
The Agriculture Department announced a broad food production campaign tied to World War II. President Roosevelt will inaugurate the effort on January 12, labeling it farm mobilization to emphasize farming as a weapon of war and U S reliance on American crops for food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Iennyhile
Agriculture Department
United Nations
Taxes Debate Faces Public Scrutiny In Harrisburg
Governor James and Auditor General Clair Ross trade charges over fiscal abuses and calls for legislative probes. A Republican report warns of a 50 million to 70 million tax gap in the coming two years, while Ross denounces the accusations as a political attempt to hide embezzlement and payroll padding in the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Executive Committee
Martin
James
F. Clair Rogs
Commonwealth
Daumes
Department of Commense
Siue James Minghe
Highway Department
Mo Ile
Gula Tie
Weldon Bolies
James-Russ
Harrisburg
Clair
Politi
General Assembly
Ross
Comed
Dames
Revenue Department
Jamce
Polic Ul
Janes
Philadelphia Record
J. David Stern
Corry Bunning Journal
Arthur Coletreve
Dumnucradig
Earle
Republcan
Faulies
Perniey Lana
Roundup of Political and Public Administration Figures
Dated notes report on government actions and officials including auditors and lawmakers. Mentions Governor Laidlaw, Auditor General F. Y. Ross, and several named aides and clerks earning varying sums. Describes oversight, investigations, and Senate activity with references to public forces and administration.
Mine Subsidence Insurance Plan Endorsed by Panel
Harrisburg lawmakers weigh creating a state mine subsidence insurance agency to cover property owners in the anthracite region after cave-ins. The plan, part of relief efforts by the Anthracite Mine Subsidence Commission, would fund policies via state appropriation along lines of workers compensation. The commission seeks federal aid and extension of its mandate before the January 18 legislative return, with other ideas including a control board and expanded mine inspection authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Jah
Pennsylvania
Elarey P. O'Neill
DI Lackawanna
Mo Agard
O'Neill
Milman Commission
Febio Iya
Harrisburg delayed payroll fuels political tension in 1942 session
In Harrisburg reports outline continued political friction as officials announce payrolls and confirmations. The state reports an $45,000 Department of Revenue payroll and delayed confirmations of Governor James Adams’ police appointment amid budget talks and a 1941 print cost reduction proposal.
Congress Still Shaken After Ballot Showdown
Congress action continues as the House, moved by party dynamics, faces a near wipeout of the majority after the November election. The piece notes partisan shifts and ongoing debates shaping legislative priorities.
Noted Negro Economist Dies
Dr George Washington Carver, son of enslaved people, died at his Tuskegee Institute home. A renowned agricultural scientist, he transformed Southern farming with hundreds of products from peanuts and sweet potatoes. His birth year is believed around 1864, with a lifelong fight for education and innovation at Tuskegee under founder Booker T. Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuskegee
Ala
George Washington Carver
Tuskegee Institute
South
Dro Varver
Diamond Grove
Curse
Carver
Arkansits
Find
Uwa State A, & M. College
I. Boulter
Washington
Atabau
Religion (Continued from page one) on God and faith
A religious column discusses the annual Week of Prayer urging rededication to God and core virtues. It argues certainty of God comes through faith and through heed to divine will, noting many struggle with belief amid war and questions about meaning. The speaker emphasizes God’s reality as a solid basis for life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaven
God
Solic
Watik
Jesus
Wwe
Dyer
Cbs
Paul
Proposals for War Production and Tax Policy
A wartime outline lists eight measures including new taxes and debt borrows, extended Lend-Lease authority, labor draft revisions, manpower expansion, and curbs on some executive agencies. It notes calls for reorganization of war production and broader mobilization as part of the national effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Absolute
Soldier Tea Dances in Panama City Amid USO Fun
In New York, January 6, AP reports USO Tivoli Club in Ancon keeps soldiers entertained with supper dances and a lively scene near Fourth of July Avenue. Miss Dondero, Greenwich resident, notes bonds with Panamanian neighbors and local families aiding dance, ping pong, and bridge activities for Army and Navy personnel stationed in the Canal Zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Canal Zone
Gertrude Dundera
Ancon
Army
Navy
The
Bays
Heat Fantastic
Congo
Panama City
Dondero
Panama
Turbulent World War II Reports From Africa and Russia
Reports claim Soviet forces broke German lines at Nalchik while advancing into the town amid heavy resistance and marked captures of enemy troops. British and Allied actions in Tunisia drive Germans from strong positions near Mateur as Italy and Axis forces face renewed pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hups
Garniwasoma
Rostov
Red Awny
Nalvink
Bitte
Ahting
Nalchik
Micelle Don
Adolff Hitler
Alvici
Germains
Mateur
Biverte
Tunisia
Mediterranean
Reuters
North Africa
Mark W. Clat
Werm
Preich
Libyan
Slit
Montaniers
Rowmel
Corps Lawird
Lind
Beltish
Sausse
War Budget Sparks Tax, Spending Debate on Page One
Confused text fragments describe a war budget clash with experts and officials debating taxes, savings, and potential overrun costs. Mentions of the president, Congress, and possible large-scale fiscal actions surface amid chaotic wording.
Strike movement widens as coal colliers halt work
Union reports show a broad coal strike with 1300 leaving South Wilkes Barre Colliery and additional closures at Buttonwood Glen Alden Hubers 1000 to 1400 workers across Susquehanna and Lehigh Valley fields. Leaders urge dialogue while warning of wider impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Kusik
UMW
South Wilkess Barre
Glen Alden Company
Pwo
Kosile
International Convension
Dotrange
Lehigh Valley Coal Comempany
Nottingham
Loomis
Alden
Stock Market Ai Reduction Al Chem and Dye Firms
The list names numerous chemical, refining, steel, solvent, coal and related industries and companies. It appears as an OCR extract of a stock market or trade directory, listing firms such as Am Smelt, Chrysler, Penn, Packard, and Lehigh Val Coal among many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ai Reduction
al Chem & Dye
Aim Rad & Sl, Am Smelt
Am Tel & ‘Tel Atl Refining
Bald Love Bendix
Avint
Beth Steel Boones Airpline
Borden Co
Briges Mig Budd Mig
Cres & Chita Chrysler Cory Col Solvents
Cubs ‘Edison Consul Oil Con Can
Cuetiss Wrigs del Lark & Weet
Tastman Kuck General Blee Cuneradl Molui's
Greyhounel Carp Hark Walker Hleiculos Powder Vis Centra Tin
Pharvester
Nickel
Sul
Ee Kaieeath
Kresge
Lehigh Val Coal Lehigh Val Ro
Liuby Men & Te
Lou's Sie
Momigons Ward Nat Hiscuit Nat Dairy Pii Nat Distillers Nat Powde
Cgonuul
North
Aner Ta Packard Motew
Pursin Pietwes Penner
Bey Penn RL
Zula
Fire Burns Distilling Plant Killing 200,000 Gallons Alcohol
A three alarm fire destroyed large quantities of war plant alcohol at Publicker Commercial Alcohol Co on the Delaware River waterfront. Firemen battled for nearly two hours while police and Coast Guards blocked access. Initial cause cited as a still catching fire. About 200,000 gallons of alcohol lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eer Ontee
Philadelphia
Dan
Publicker Commercial Alcohol Company
Delaware River
Waclaw Szukiewicz
William F. Cowden
Blairsville Borough Mourns Death of B. H. Lichteberger
The Blairsville Borough Council adopted a December 9 1942 resolution mourning the death of B H Lichteberger longtime burgess of Jacinnia town known in Blairsville and Indiana County for his public service and integrity The resolution notes his fourteen years as burgess and loss to the community with city and county officials joining in mourning his passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Burgess Lichteberger
Blairsville
B. H. Lichteberger
Jacinnia
Iit
Borough OF
G. C. Burk
William C. M. Mckee Burgess
Blairsvie
Obituary Items From Various Residents Honored
Obituary notices for S Clara Mupley Muttleys death at 225 Maple Street with services in Udpon led by Rev Burloo Boyd and burial in Oakland Cemetery. Also notices for Charl Schlatter, Robert F Craig, and Rev Charles Porter, detailing deaths, services, and interment in Worthington Manor Center Marion Center and related local memorials. plus livestock receipts and market notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Clara
Page
Mupepley
Robi Oun Puuerd
Drs Tarry Burloo Boyd
Fatermwern
Oakland
Muttleys
Maple Street
Puescus
MuCives
Washington, D.C
Helen Ditch
Baltimore
Misa Wipttroed Mulley
Alen Ponce
McGees Mehl
Wesley Powe
Lewistown
Norman Beatty
Clue
Bertha Bathurst
Mahaffey
Main
Wikia Bowser
Puoxsutawe Heyy
Hay McDonald
Jolnsiaiwn
Mary Muttley
Wingdbiu
Ioun Suulotler
Charl PL Schlatter
Hilalur
Grove Chapel
Bethel Lithenin
Worthington
Mr. Suhletter
Gladys Ramsden
Manor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dewitt MacKenzie
Mercer
Guiler’s
U.S
Mojor
Govewner
Domaveatig
Walt Pata
Charles Ho Babs
Pak
Senate
Phataste
St.300
deRitae
Toga
Cive
U UY House
Willem & Hlabby
William Notut
Lucerne
Ubu
Robert 8. Frey
York
Legislative Reference Bureau
House
Cal. Iutm
G. Adams
Adams
EL Russell Shockley
Altorney
Ralph WH. Alexander
Pittsburgh
A. H. Stewart
Edward B. Logan
John M. Mckee
Camp Hill
H. N. Cobb
Towards
Milk Central Commission
Paul Pedigo
Dillsburg
Parule Board
Ross- Logan
Jun
UuPy
Aucitor
FL. Clair Ross
Department of Revenue
Dauphin County
G. Harold Wagher
Wasner
Rurssell Shockley
Gav Hix
Moss
Russell Shavkles
Courac
Ius Atorney
Olver Co
Dauphin Court
Tuller
Bo Logan
Lagsy
Duimoerat
Dave Lee
Weenies
Dogahi Bernas
Denis “Wells
Congress
Pege One
Vroduve
Jin
Stenely
Alps
Tran Fay Pala Uoless
Mal
Council
Robert FL Craig
Murion Center
Shamas
Agnes (Sutur) Cru
Jean Craig
Earl
New Marion Center
Cecil
New York City
Frank
Baltinwers
Park Craig
Jane Rial
Wilkinsburg
Hust Mekihues
Home
RB. D
Mary Strearns
Marin Center
Beiday
Marion Center Methodist Church
Messrs. Pollock
McDivitt
Marion Center Cemetery
Charles 4
Porter
Marion Center
Belswia
Belsaag
Grier
S.C
Wei
Elrong
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!