08 Jan 1943
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Newspaper
Le Grand Reporter
Location
Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1943
Page
1
Analysis notes Reds' middle drive toward Rostov and peril from large Nazi forces in the Caucasus. French pace allied Tunisia offensive. Wavell's Burma campaign aids Chinese. Union columns discuss strategic outlook and allied efforts in multiple theaters.
Soviet communiques claim a third offensive drives through German commands in the Middle Don region aiming to seize Rostov and sever the Don Volga Caucasus axis. Kamensk, Morozovskaya and rail hubs reportedly fall as 60,000 Nazis are killed or captured in a week. German defenses bend near Novaya Kalitva and Kazanskaya while Stalingrad remains active.
The Office of Price Administration unveiled a plan to standardize retail prices for foods and groceries starting January 15. Prices would shift from March 1942 ceilings to flat dollar and cent ceilings, with stores grouped by independent, chain, and supermarket.
General Archibald Wavell leads British Imperial troops from India toward Burma aiming to sever Japanese lines and link with Chiang Kai-shek. Early operations target Akyab with air power playing a key role as Calcutta endures Japanese bombing while observers stress strategic gains for India and China.
Military analysis notes Rommel’s Afrika Korps pressed back toward Tunisia with Montgomery’s flanking as Allied air power intensifies. Nazis aim for Tunisian join with Nehring while French forces envelop from south and east. Radio Morocco reports eastern advances near Pont du Faris south of Tunis with prisoners and materiel seized.
Reports from Bern and Oran indicate Italian authorities are evacuating civilians from Nice in France and from Trieste Florence and Bologna in Italy due to United Nations air raids. Albanian patriots clashed with Italian troops in Tirana during protests against occupation. Allied authorities in North Africa are taking over merchant ships at Dakar Algiers Oran and other French ports to use as transports and to stabilize the region.
Italian leader illness rumors and Laval’s summon mark new Axis shifts in Italy, France, and Africa. Goering Keitel and Ciano discussed strengthened positions while Franco Spain’s neutrality and Madrid Lisbon talks sparked Allied concern. Canada moves to ration butter via coupons amid hoarding, with price board chief blaming panic buying and shortages.
In a radio address Captain Jiddie Rickenbacker, speaking as a private citizen, urged intensified production of planes ships and munitions after recounting a 23 day rubber raft rescue. He argued objections over rationing hide the infamy of the stance and pressed for greater wartime output. General MacArthur continued the New Guinea push with Buna Mission cleanup and Salamaua pressure as American tank artillery and aviation provide coordinated support for the assault.
Washington reveals the extraordinary account behind Lieut. Com. Bruce McCandless receiving the Medal of Honor after coordinating callous leadership on the San Francisco during the November Solomons clash. He assumed command to preserve the plan and shield news from Japan, risking court martial in a remarkable act of incognito leadership.
From the Free French station in Brazzaville, Desjardins brothers and engineer Defroyenne built Radio Brazzaville from a Morse code rig to a voice station. They gathered a diverse staff, boosted power to 350 watts, and plan 24 hour broadcasting in about 20 Allied languages, amid harsh jungle conditions and a looming colonial doubt.
An old style advert urges transfer 29526 for 15 cents to obtain imitates breakfast dish motifs including teacup and saucer, sugar creamer set and flower patterns. It suggests enlivening cottage curtains with a border of dishes and directs readers to send their order.
Most of the global rubber latex comes from a narrow belt circling the earth near the equator. The region extends about 700 miles north and south of the equator, hosting the majority of commercial rubber trees.
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