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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1942
Page
2
Western Newspaper Union editorials say North Africa serves as a springboard for a European front while Hitler’s move into Southern France reduces Axis strength for the Russian campaign. The analysis reflects wartime opinion and strategic outlook for the anti-Axis coalition.
After a rapid 77 hour blitz, American forces secure French North Africa including Casablanca Rabat Oran and Algiers then join British troops in a push into Tunisia and Libya. Rommel retreats as Montgomery and Clark push from east and west toward Tripoli and a decisive North African victory.
Military observers noted Hitler moved to occupy unoccupied France guiding troops to the Mediterranean and Riviera while Corsica fell. The invasion line lengthened and Axis forces weakened elsewhere as Greece and Russia reported troop shifts. Adm. Darlan and Eisenhower urged the French fleet to join Allied efforts in Algeria.
Leaders on both sides of the Atlantic voiced optimism after Allied successes in North Africa. President Roosevelt predicted Axis defeat and welcomed more French volunteers to the United Nations cause. Prime Minister Churchill warned of a direct Channel thrust and America's and Britain's invasion fleet, including 500 transports and 350 war ships, underscored Allied strength.
In New Guinea near Oivi Allied forces press Japanese lines using pincer tactics while Australian columns seal routes. At Guadalcanal American troops halt a Japanese counter at Henderson field as Marine Pvt Albert A Schmid is hailed for major night machine gun runs. U S submarines sink seven Japanese ships in the southwest Pacific.
A mosaic of media critique and wartime commentary cites The Saturday Review on Lieut John Mason Brown Archibald Henderson and Shaw while Coronet Harper's and Reader's Digest pieces praise storytelling. Time Punch humor contrasts with Baldwin Times defense of journalism and AP antitrust debates. The piece closes with a Munich fish tale and Dewey election telegram.
Bernard Baruch seeks permanent Washington quarters while Archibald MacLeish has rented the old Robert E. Lee house in Alexandria. A New York banker balks at Georgetown rent, joking about a $50,000 husband as he adjusts to a $67,000 salary cap for Hollywood stars and a $25,000 net after taxes.
In Malta, British forces unveiled a new air drome with Viscount Gort presiding. He spoke of Malta becoming an advanced base for offensive actions against Italy as Axis air attacks continue. In Havana, Batista plans a U S visit arriving December 8 to meet Roosevelt and tour American cities.
The senate approved lowering induction age to 18 and 19 with plans to draft unmarried men. Local boards will begin drafting childless married men to meet year end requirements. A final hurdle was removed when extra training for 18 and 19 year olds was dropped. War plants face releases of essential workers for service.
Moscow communiques claim the German offensive from the Baltic to the Black Sea has been smashed for the year. Red forces hold the Caucasus and encircle a German force near Tuapse while Stalingrad resistance remains heroic and defensive actions deter further advance.
President Roosevelt projects total armed forces reaching 9,700,000 by year end 1943. He lists 7,500,000 in the army, 1,500,000 in the navy, and 700,000 in marines and coast guard with adds of 500,000 to the navy and 309,000 to the marine corps and coast guard over the next year. He says nine workers support one fighting man, implying a home support force of 87,300,000.
Judith Evelyn of Angel Street relays a new draft fable about a near sighted youngster in 1A. A friend asks if eyes were examined and the reply notes they were simply counted.
A string of quips and character sketches quotes ring lardner edith wharton b alexander margaret bailey anne parrish o henry john g pollard on style wit and aging. The remarks highlight humor irony and self reflection from notable authors and commentators.
If in doubt what to give the service member for Christmas, send a carton of Camel cigarettes as surveys place Camel at the top of his list. Camel is his favorite, per Post Exchange and Canteen sales data. For a pipe smoker, send Prince Albert Smoking Tobacco in a one pound canister, gift wrapped. Local dealers offer Camel in holiday boxes of four flat fifties, totaling 200 cigarettes.
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