Allied Air Power Drives Rommel Across Libyan Desert
Reports from the Libyan front describe British and American air forces pressuring Rommel as Axis lines stiffen near Sirte. The interview with Air Vice Marshal Sir Arthur Coningham highlights Allied air superiority and ongoing operations to drive Axis troops from northern Africa, with emphasis on morale and strategic aims.
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Ont EL Agheili
Cirone
Gulf of
Sirte
Kewin Rommel
Rommiel
el Alamein
Eighth Army
Africa
Uncle Sam
Libya
United Nations
Arthur Coningham
Desert
Coningham
John Qeallty
Istics
Sir Arthur
Brisbane
New Zealand
France
Gona Falls as Allies Expel Japs
Allied forces completed the occupation of the Gona area in New Guinea under General Douglas MacArthur. Japanese losses mount as Buna village, air field defenses, and surrounding coast are overtaken. Curtin announced the fall in Parliament as Allied air power and ground units press operations along the Buna front and near Port Moresby.
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Melbourne
Gona
New Guinea
Nehkl
Douglas MacArthur
Papua
Buna
U. S
John Curtin
House of Representatives
Canberra
Ts Victory
Bung
Cona+Bunu
Owen Stanley Mountains
Port Moresby
Owied
Australia
Alind
New Britain
Conm
Gasmata
Disersal
Food In Tin Cans To Be In Glass Soon
War Production Board bans steel and tin for civilian canning next year. Many common foods will lose metal packaging and be sealed in glass, with exceptions for government uses and certain products. Restrictions aim to conserve materials while maintaining some supplies.
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Washington
War Proeduction Board
Isaic
California
Freestone
RAF Bombers Pound Turin In One Hour Raid
RAF bombers attacked Turin in a one hour strike destroying industrial targets. Italian communique says fires spread and damages were heavy with 13 dead and 112 wounded from the prior night raid. Coastal command torpedoed an Axis vessel off Norway and a Halifax destroyed an enemy aircraft over the Bay of Biscay.
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London
Royal Air Force
Turin
Ttalian High Command
pRarae
Wir
Thyer Jhombera
Britain
Alps
Gunnera
Air Ministry
Brent
Insac
Iavy
Coastal Command
Blane
Norway
Biscay
Royal Arsenal
Italy
Wanglish
U. S. Forces Still Have Soldiers in Philippines
The report notes ongoing American military presence in the Philippines as Japanese and American forces clash. Berlin and London broadcasts cite Japanese landings and fierce fighting, while the American position claims troops remain and resistance continues with enemy efforts to surrender thwarted.
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Vichy
Tokyo
Army Plane Crashes Near Bowling Green
Police say an army plane crashed seven miles from Bowling Green as authorities secure the wreckage. Sergeant Paul Stone reported the incident and the highway patrol placed a guard around the site awaiting army authorities.
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Bowling Green
P—Policce
Paul Stone
State Highway Patrol
Hula Dance Still Hawaiian Choice Of Armed Forces
New York veteran showman Don George reports Hawaii hula entertainment remains popular with U S O camp shows for soldiers. He notes the hula, a religious gesture art, uses hand movements to tell stories, performed in varied attire, and remains a staple in camp performances after thousands of past shows and tours.
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New York
Hawaii
Don George
USO
George
Funeral Held for Joe Caldwell Former office manager dies in service
Funeral services were held for Joe Caldwell 30 former office manager for Bennett Edwards Inc who died Tuesday at Camp Campbell. He served with the 13th armored Division stationed at Camp Campbell when he was attacked not by heart issues. He left Lincoln Insurance to enlist last February. He is survived by his mother Mrs M R Caldwell of Gallatin and several brothers and sisters.
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Joe Caldwell
Bennett & Edwards, Inc
Camp Campbell
Gallatin
13Th Armored Division
Mrz
M. Caldwell
Gailat
Copper Penny May Be Casualty Of War Salvage Effort
Lessing J. Rosenwald, national director of the conservation division of the War Production Board, warned in Memphis that the copper penny and the steel fence may become casualties of the salvage campaign. He praised the scrap drives and urged continued public participation along with Tennessee and Mississippi conservation officials. A separate dispatch notes Japan's leadership comments during wartime anniversaries. Jay G. Stephenson of the Tennessee League of Savings and Loan Associations urged shifting private loan funds to federal programs, claiming it would save billions for the government.
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Lessing J. Rosembald
War Production Board
Tennessee
Mississippi
Rosenwald
Jay G. Stephenson
Dye Waville
Ton Nessee League of Savings and Loans Associations
Reds Push Deep Into Central Front Near Veliki Luki
Soviet dispatches report Red Army spearheading 10 miles deeper into the Central Front near Velikie Luki, recapturing 13 settlements as German efforts to regain initiative on the Stalingrad front falter. Soviet ski troopers, supported by tanks, struck at German communications while heavy fighting continues around Velikie Luki and Rahev, with Red Star noting German losses and Russian advances.
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Moscow
Red Army
Velikie Luki
Gerrreana
Stalingrad
Ata Tg
Rzhev Ta
Red Star
Army
Yoga
Don
Velikie Luki Ares
Rahev
Stalinered
Communitie
Red Air Force
Salilahern
Stalinrgrad
Carmans
Sinin
Aten
Wednessday
Don River
WPB predicts sharp drop in newsprint supply for 1943
Washington and Canadian officials told the advisory committee that newsprint and pulp output will run about 24 percent below current production rates. H E Whitaker of the War Production Board warned of shortages in manpower, power, transport and materials. Canada supplies 75 percent of U S newspaper paper and faces its own pulp shortages.
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Washington
Advisory Committee
H. E.whitaker
War Production Board
Pulp and Per
R. J. Weldon
Beard
Dominion
United States
Canada
Whitaker
U S to Publish Paper in Africa for Doughboys
The Stars and Stripes plans a North African edition this week with editor Staff Sergeant Robert Neville hopeful for a semi weekly or daily issue. Neville and sergeant Irving Levinson lead the effort, combining Stars and Stripes London and Yank North Africa. The publication will include comics, war updates, and news from home for U S troops who lack language aids and radio access.
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Algiers
Stars and Stripes
Doughboy
Sergean
Robert Neville
New York City
Time Magazine
Neville
Irving Levinson
Stamford
Reporter May Get War Food Position
A former newspaper correspondent may become food distribution chief under Secretary Wieisard. Ray F. Hendrickson, age 38, currently heads the Agricultural Marketing Administration, an agency buying large food quantities for lend lease shipments during the war.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Wieisard
Ray F. Hendrickson
Department
Agricultural Marketing Administration
Bicycle Rider Forfeits Bond For Court No-Show
A bicyclist cited for riding without a light forfeited 3.50 after failing to appear in city court. The report notes this is the fourth rider in recent months to incur fines or forfeitures for not appearing. Other bonds forfeited include 15 for public intoxication, 75.90 for failure to observe stop signs, 3.50 for parking in a 15 minute zone, and 4.50 for bus stop parking. Judge Napolicano set fines of 25 for possessing whisky and 15 for public intoxication.
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Napolicano
Dispute Likely To Stall FDRs Censorship Bill
Washington P A controversy over interception of territorial mail and between possessions threatened to stall an administration bill to censor communications. Senator Norris Indiana Nebraska warned the Senate Judiciary Committee would not act before adjournment. Senator Van Nuys Indiana said he would hesitate long before voting, while Senator Austin Vermont urged passage. Byron Price challenged censorship authority. Price cited presidential power to enforce security of communications in the allied zone.
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Washington
Getton
United States
Norris Ind
Alaska
Senate Judiciary
van Nuys
Byron Price
Office of Censorship
Price
Roosevelt
Conbal Zone
Three Windows At Postoffice For Added Calls
A special three window booth will open Friday at 8 a m in the post office lobby to handle increased window service. Postmaster Howard Long announced the addition will stay in place as long as needed. During the Christmas rush all windows will sell stamps and after holidays one window will switch to war bond and stamp sales.
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Businness
Howard Long
Broad Street
Navy Sends Four From Kingsport For Enlistment
Navy headquarters announces four men from Kingsport were sent to Nashville for service. William Fred Schaeffer, 26 of Chattanooga, left today to enlist as apprentice seaman after 14 months at Henn Dixie Cement Co. Guthrie Sexton of Kingsport Drug Co. and Alan Neil of Route 2 both join as seamen second class in construction. Albert Mullins of Route Kingsport enters as apprentice seaman.
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Nashvile Navy
Kingsport Navy
M. Chadwell
William Fred Schaeffer
Chattanooga
Henn
Dixie Cement Co
Albert Mullins
Kingsport
Apprent Peaman
Alan Neil
Fir Port
Seaman
Clu Construction
Guthrie Sexton
Kingsport Drug Company
Air Power Arrives For Push In North Africa
Allied and Axis forces prepared for decisive actions across Libya and Tunisia as air power surged. Reports from Morocco and Tunisian fronts described renewed air support, ongoing probing offensives, and mounting preparations for a potential breakthrough, despite weather limiting large-scale actions.
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Proschesbaeke
Tunis
North Africa
Sete Lar
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