Eisenhower Giraud Darlan Nogues clash shapes North Africa
In North Africa General Giraud's bid for overall command clashes with Eisenhower's diplomatic role amid Gaulle era tensions. The balance assigns Nogues to civil duties, Giraud to the army, and Darlan to the fleet. Also described are Eberstadt's rising power at the WPB, Armstrong's Latin oil push, and Roosevelt’s resistance to commissions amid civilian applicants.
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Washington, D. C
Dwight Eisenhower
Africa
Giraud
France
North Africa
Gamelin
Eisenhower
U. S
Great Britain
Army
Navy
Air Force
Raff
Stark
Hartle
Rising Tide in Africa as Allies Press Tunisian Offensive
Allied forces drive two wedges into Tunisia and reach the Mediterranean while British and French units press assaults around Tunis and Bizerte. American air forces claim nine German planes destroyed at Tunis airport amid heavy fighting and Rommel prepares for a possible stand at El Agheila.
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Africa
Tunisia
North Africa
Tunis
Tunisian
Bizerte
Mediterranean
Eighth Army
el Agheila
Erwin Rommel
Africa Corps
Rommel
Laval Opens Door to German Alliance for France Peace
Pierre Laval announced France seeks an open alliance with Germany as the sole peace guarantee. In a speech after gaining full powers from Petain, Laval stated reconciliation with Germany and defense of French territory and empire as France’s policy, while criticizing Allied promises and noting Japan’s gains.
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Vichy
Pierre Laval
Germany
Canada
West Indies
Laval
Japan
Britain
United States
Russians Break Through at Stalingrad in Major Offensive
Soviet forces launched a decisive drive in Stalingrad opening two wide gaps in Nazi lines and pushing westward toward the Don. Germans reportedly suffered 15,000 killed and 40 to 50 miles of retreat, with 13,000 prisoners taken as Soviet advantages grew. Allies press north Africa. Buna battle intensifies as Japs lose ships.
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Stalingrad
Moscow
Don River
Don
Tunis
Bizerte
North African
New Guinea
Buna
Gona
U. S
Washington
The
Solomons
Compulsory Loans Debated in New Congressional Session
Senator Walter F. George indicates Congress may push compulsory loan legislation in the new session. He notes possible Treasury delays and cites estimates up to 15 billion dollars yearly, with heavy levy increases affecting low income citizens while aiming not to overburden individuals or corporations.
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Congress
Walter F. George
Senate Finance Committee
George
Treasury
British cabinet shake up as Cripps steps down and Eden rises
Sir Karree Cripps resigns from the war cabinet to become minister of aircraft production. Capt Anthony Eden replaces Cripps in the House of Commons with Herbert Morrison taking Cripps's war cabinet post. Cripps departure sparks speculation of Churchill succession plans amid Allied airpower offensives in Asia and a new U S bomber push in Burma.
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Karree Cripps
Anthony Eden
Cripps
House of Commons
Herbert Morrison
Winston Churchill
Churchill
Egypt
Africa
Commons
Eden
Federal agencies to share half of US cold storage butter
The War Production Board ordered that one half of all butter in the 35 principal markets be set aside for federal agencies. The move aims to secure butter for the armed forces and lend-lease needs amid war demands and rising civilian consumption.
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Roosevelt
Ferdinand Eberstadt
Wall Street
War Production Board
United States
Ed Stettinius
Eberstadt
WPB
Tom Armstrong
Standard Oil of
New Jersey
Armstrong
Standard
Welles
Wallace
BEW
Stettinius
Donald Nelson
Major Armstrong
Edinburgh Visit Highlights From Eleanor Roosevelt Tour
Eleanor Roosevelt recounts touring Edinburgh visiting Edinburgh Castle St Margarets Chapel and St Giles Cathedral. She met Lord Provost and Royal Family and toured the American Red Cross Club with friends from the WRENS and embassy staff. She notes labor questions and expresses gratitude for the support enabling the rapid itinerary. She ends with gifts to service men and the Buy War Bonds campaign.
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Edinburgh
Castle
Andrew Thorne
J. Wilson Patterson
St. Margaret's Chapel
Margarets of Scotland
St. Giles Cathedral
RED Cross Club
American Red Cross Club
Lieut. McIlwraith
Doris Goodwin
The
WRENS
Lord and Lady Roseberry
London
Dorsey Fisher
Chalmers Roberts
Office of War Information
Ireland
Scotland
Ambassador Winant
New York City
Weekly News Analysis by Western Newspaper Union
Analysis column released by Western Newspaper Union presents opinionated summaries of current events. The note specifies the opinions reflect WNU analysts and not necessarily the hosting newspaper.
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Western Newspaper Union
Meteorology Program Opens For Army Air Forces Officers
A Chicago announcement from the University Meteorological committee representing five universities offers 18 to 19 year olds training toward commissions as meteorological officers in the Army Air Forces. eligibility requires age 18 to 30 and a high school diploma or equivalent.
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Army Air Forces
Chicago
University Meteorological Committee
Pearl Harbor Anniversary Silent Observation Planned
December 7 1942 marks the first anniversary of Pearl Harbor with no presidential address planned. A White House statement calls for a day of silence in remembrance of the attack. Ecuador's President Arroyo Del Rio says South America first to grant U S bases. Austrian royal archdukes reportedly offer to join the projected volunteer U S army unit.
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Pearl Harbor
Roosevelt
White House
Arroyo del Rio
Ecuador
South America
United States
U. S
Archduke Otto
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Mandalay
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VIST
David Gray
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Brooklyn
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