Hitler assumes sole command of German army amid Russian advances
Edward C Wayne reports Hitler has taken direct control as Field Marshal von Brauchitsch is dismissed amid German war aims tied to military, political, and economic strategy. Berlin circles question whether Russia’s push forced the change, while Hitler vows a new stage for Germany’s war effort.
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Hitler
Russia
Far East
Philippines
Adolf Hitler
Tor
Walther von Brauchitsch
Berlin
von Brauchitsch
Russians Endure Cold on Russian Front
American newsmen report German retreat under heavy cold as soldiers abandon vehicles and equipment. Russians push back with divisions while winter supplies and clothing efforts aid frostbitten troops. Farther afield, British gains in North Africa surge toward Tripoli with German forces retreating along the coast as Rotunel's tank divisions suffer.
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Hitler
Eebbels Hed
Norvar
Rus
Rotunel
Bengasi
Lies
Derama
Egypt
Manila defense as Japanese invasion gathers pace
The report of 80 Japanese troop transports sighted off Lingayen to Manila marked the start of an invasion feared to be underway. U S forces defend Lingayen Gulf as Davao becomes a new foothold, while Adm King’s Pacific command reshapes leadership in a major wartime shakeup.
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Russia
Libve
Philippines
Lingayen
Manila
U. S
Japan
Haven
United States
Davao
Mindirac
Davaochukus
Luzon
King
Pacific
Hart
Ynany
Ada
Stark
Gulles Remeines
WILLKIE Considered for Nation War Council and 1942 Plans
Reports say President plans a five member supreme war council including Wendell Willkie Rear Admiral Leahy Vice President Wallace and Philip Murray to direct the war effort amid looming shortages and rationing A new frontier of blackout warnings and electric power doubts shadow 1942 43 across regions as Hong Kong and China battles unfold and Japanese submarines threaten California shipping
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Supreme War Council
Wrich
Wendell Willkie
Willkie
Act
Fiveman
Leahy
Vichy
Navy
Puerto Rico
Wallace
SPAB
Philip Murray
C.I.0
Pacific Coast
Middle West
United States monitors vast radio network amid war effort
Washington reports more than 50 monitoring stations constantly scan for signals that could endanger the war effort. Sacket's Harbor notes USO radio broadcasting by soldiers is expanding to all camps. FBI warns owners to secure cars amid tire shortages. In London, Britain marks Stalin's 62nd birthday with 1,000 bomb and shell filler units greeting official news sources.
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Washington
Unites States
Sacket’s Harbor
N. C
USO
Arsi
FBI
London
Ordnence
Britain
Josef Stalin of
Russi
Farmer Letters War Effort Highlights For America
A Washington agriculture department war cabinet guides farmers to repair machinery conserve waste and expand gardens as key measures in the food for freedom effort. Secretary Wickard stresses increased production with limited labor and machinery while the nation builds farm labor and a potential land army of women to support the war.
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WRU
Ut Street
Washington
D. C
America
Department of Agriculture
Wickard
SPAB
Axis
Philippines
Hawaiian Islands
East Indies
Wallace
Farmers of
Paul McX
Pearl Harbor Vision and Labor Capital Talk
A reflective piece recalls Pearl Harbor views from Diamond Head and Honolulu Harbor, noting peaceful scenes and looming wartime realities. It juxtaposes naval activity with a warning that enemies would find hidden defenses, then shifts to remarks on labor capital partnership and wage-price regulation amid Axis defeat costs.
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Diamond Head
Gibraltar
Captain Wilson
Pearl Harbor
Honolulu
Island
Oshu
Pacific
Wilson
Europe
Beiging
Tor
Poultry Advice Sought After Duck Losses
A letter to the department of agriculture requests poultry guidance after losing two ducks. The writer notes ducks become waterlogged and fears further losses, asking for advice by return mail.
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Department of Agriculture
Farm Boy Builds Adobe House for 120 Dollars
By Baukhage Cecil Davidson, a year-old farm boy from Moore county Texas, has built an adobe house costing 120 dollars. He is a sophomore at West Texas State college and worked on the structure during summer vacation and weekends, using 2,000 handmade adobe bricks.
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Cecil Davidson
Moore County
Texas
Department of Agriculture
West Texas State College
Davidson
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China Sea
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Taino
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Baukhage
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Focal Board
Iocal Board
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Dr. Karnman
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