Desert Winter Echoes From Africa War Front
A fragmentary diary style account describes the African desert theatre near Derna and Aghellal. It contrasts sandstorms and freezing nights with briefly soothing spring flowers while detailing harsh transport routes from Cairo to Ml Aghellal and water shortages affecting Allied and Axis forces.
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Vermont
Dera
Sengasi
Tripoli
Fl Aghella
Row Mth
Eighth Army
Sinat
Suzenna
Wnaport
Cairo
Ml Aghellal
Fay
Lina Port
Titus
Cma
Alkente
Wickard’s Food Powers Stir Army Leaders in Senate Talk
Army critics warn Wickard’s broad food control could let the civilian administration fix prices and provisioning for soldiers, potentially altering how the army’s diet is bought and supplied. Roosevelt backs sweeping authority to Wickard for production and distribution of food for domestic and overseas use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waslington
Senate
Agricultura
Wickard
Soholar
Buna
Army
Roosevelt
Bos
Writnie
Reed
Erwin Factory Head Denies Dispute Report
A disputed report about labor tensions at the Erwin factory was denied by its head. The message cites involvement of the War Labor Board and Labor Secretary with references to the Steel and shoe sectors and unresolved personnel questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin
Sea At
AFI Hirmonk Wankers
Steinway I Glothime
Ts Filke
M. Sehartelein
Shoe
Bie Mill
Saverhalela
Assor
Washington Wednick
Secretary of Labor
Lerkins
Auleimens
Ated Millite
Tha
Memphis Slayer Ta Die In Weetrie Clinic
A chaotic report states Memphis figure Spigener Hashee died at the Weetrie clinic after a string of incidents. The account mentions several named individuals and a Cotati judge, with a late day toast following the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memmphis
Spigener Hashee
Fowell Eberts
Angelatta di
Miners End Six Day Week Plan Amid Turbulent Talks
A disputed proposal to extend the mining week faces opposition as a committee prepares new terms. The discussion centers on safety, workloads, and compensation, with miners pressing for agreement before the next council session.
Youngsters Register At Board For WWII Draft
Eighteen year olds were on hand to register under the Selective Service at the draft board office. Volunteers aided clerks while forms were filled. Registrants include those whose 28th birthdays fall July 1 through August 12, with the week lasting from Friday to Thursday December 27. Office hours were 1 a m to 5 pm daily except Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carly Bridey
Kingsport
Doard
Milion
Regis Raey
Bnowrd
Watitas
Det
Axis Leaders Exchange Greetings on War Effort
Axis leaders sent messages praising ongoing campaigns and vowing victory. Hitler and Mussolini conveyed confidence to Hirohito, claiming glorious deeds and just causes will prevail against an outdated world order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Hitler
Hirohise
Dapan
Theomier Mussolini
Haly Kevail
Mussolini
Virginia Solon and B R Roberts Die Suddenly in Chase City
Chase City native B R Roberts longtime Mecklenburg delegate and leading Southside Virginia businessman died suddenly on a hunting trip. He chaired the county school board, ran a hardware store, and led local National Guard units. He was returning to his car with hunting companion R J Grails, cashier of Peoples Bank and Trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase City
Van
Benjamiz i. Roberts
House of Delegates
Mecklenburg County
Virginia
R. J. Grails
Peoples Bank Find Trust Company
Roberts
Col. Roberts
Sawyor
National Guard
Mortis Ambition to Help in Peace
Norris Tuten envisions influence in shaping postwar policies and peace efforts. The Nebraskan reporter notes his long political career and desire to reclassify, while a testimonial banquet honors him and highlights Washington officials and Senate connections.
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Mortis
Washington Vs
Norris Tuten
Congress
Norris
Gulley
Josef Washingon
Dom
Big-Scale Red Battle Developing on Moscow Front
Soviet and German forces clash across a 140 mile front from Rekey to Velikie Luki with the Soviets pushing near the Latvian border as Red Army gains are reported at Stalingrad and Velikie Luki. German counterattacks are heavy yet costly with tanks burned and units driven back along multiple sectors.
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Moscow
Muscovite
Stalingrad
Red Army
Velikhe Taulti-Rzhev
Mosog
Geman
Rekey
Velkie Luki
Stalingrad-Tileretshnaya
Kotelnikovski
Redaryanseed
Don
Volga
Trono
Reed Army
Rejfonse
Red Star
Raliet
Vellikie Luki
Rehev-Vellktie Luisi
Army Officer Arrested For Sedition
Army officer connected with plots to vilify President Roosevelt and form a subversive element within the army faces sedition charges. Reportedly mailed sedition notices to members of the America First Committee. Described as a young man with a radical background. Punishable by 10 to 20 years in an army disciplinary barracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Roosevelt
Sheys
America First Committee
Willam
Pelley
Uke Wise
Post-Intelligencer
Nat Iong Nut
Ay Army
Ward to Sign if FOR Orders Ward to Sign if FOR Orders
Chicago firm Ward to Sign if FOR Orders Ward to Sign if FOR Orders to comply with a War Labor Board ruling authorizing union security. President Roosevelt supports the order and Sewell Avery approves provided the time of war. WLB Nov 6 bargaining clause requires union membership maintenance. Also, Chattanooga boy Roheet Hat convicted of first degree murder in Officer Carr's October death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
P—Montgomersy, Ward & Co
Roosevelt
Sewell
Coms Indor
Roasevelk
WLB
Cha Uinoga
Gigto
Artie TZ
Toby) Carr
Axis Instigates Rioting In Iran Capital Teheran
Axis agitation cited for unrest in Teheran leading to looting and protests. Iranian police suppressed violence as a British battalion guarded strategic sites near the National Assembly amid reports of a new military government restoring order.
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Axis
Iran
London
Teheran
Ayd
Ga Blish
Foreign Office
Diktee
Russia
Ain
Quatnam Sallandh
National Assembly
Tehesams Powerfun
Rain Mires Allied Push in Africa
Rain and mud delay Allied supply lines in North Africa as Axis reinforcements push toward El Agheila and central Tunisia. British patrols monitor the front while German and Italian forces strengthen positions near Sfax Gebes and Sousse. Axis airlift of six and four engined flying boats supports cargo and troops, with clashes reported around Tebourba and Tunis and Allied tanks penetrating inland between Tripoli and Tunis.
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London
Fyig
Inom
Benfit
Aled
Libya
Tunisia
Germany
Fick Mishel Romemel
el Agheila
Cafra
Depars
Axix
Halletin
Niyo
Ross and
Vlokm
Lilrerate
Ures
Wes Callahen
Prema
Alied Headquard
North Africa
Gider Town
Skye Wanai
Tripoli
Tunis
Sfax
Gebes
Sousse
Tebourba
Bleerte
Halian Communique
Convnand
Steither Communiene
Thee Lialansy
Berlin Discloses More General Staff Changes
Berlin radio reports additional senior appointments in the German armed services. It names Col Gen Gung Jesschonnek as chief of staff for the army air force and naval chief Adiral Fricke, with scant official confirmation and unclear prior announcements. A delayed British pipe-line attack near Teheran interrupts operations.
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York
Kurt Zaivler
Berlin
Surf
Gung Jesschonnek
Feteke
Adalf Iditier
Gesmin Radio
Jesschannels
Xtiff
Aly Forge
Eann
London
Germaen
Ttmuita
Adiral Fricke
Mora
Htis
Rion
Bronlessl
Pile
Naval Pier
Staff
Stores to Keep Later Hours For Yule Crowds
Stores will extend hours daily beginning December to accommodate Christmas shoppers. Merchants urge shoppers to visit during daytime hours to ease crowds at night and improve sales. Authorities plan staggered closing to allow a deserved holiday break for staff. Six individuals linked to a spy case were sentenced for crimes in a separate South American affair.
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Wingsverts
Mort Onerchants
Devry
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