26 Nov 1942
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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1942
Page
1
Analysis notes U S troops clash with Axis forces in Tunisia as British forces advance west through Libya. The report highlights coordinated Allied pincers closing on the Axis and notes rising farm wage ceilings amid wartime mobilization.
An early World War II clash in Tunisia pits American Rangers against German forces at Bizerte while Allied air and naval actions unfold. Gen Andersen notes the operation includes British veterans, with reinforcements and war stores landing as London reports sinking 17 Axis submarines in North African waters.
The Office of Price Administration announces amendments to rules on essential foods including butter eggs and fruits. Farm sales to consumers remain exempt while on site prepared foods are excluded from maximum price controls. War agencies may pay above set prices and many grocers nationwide received OPA licenses amid enforcement actions.
Allied ground troops from American and Australian forces join in the Buna assault in New Guinea as air attacks continue. The sea and air battle around Guadalcanal intensifies with warnings not to overestimate Allied gains.
President Roosevelt announced that last month lend-lease aid to the United Nations rose by one third to a record 915 million dollars. He said Axis allies misread US resolve and pledged aid would not wane, with two thirds of items being military such as planes and tanks aiding Egypt and Russia.
The Toulon fleet status holds with Vichy claims of allegiance to Petain while crews stay aboard. A Nazi broadcast claims southern France coast points are protected by German Italian arms. Darlan asserts legal authority from Petain over Morocco radio as Giraud is named commander. Vichy bans obedience and questions his honor. London says Darlan unpopular for aiding Britain’s enemies. some hope his role may be temporary.
The National Board of Review recommended theater owners suspend double features to save time, materials, and manpower for the war effort. Lowell Mellett of the Office of War Information urged elimination, arguing long screenings distract from the serious job of winning the war and promoting public understanding through newsreels and Hollywood films.
In week’s news pact renews efforts for wartime base inspections. Capt Eddie Rickenbacker and crew rescued after WWI plane incident. Australian casualties in British offensive mount around 2,060 mostly wounded per Melbourne report. Bombay reports state police seized a station run secretly by All-India Congress members.
Two singers argued over who had the better voice and staged a recital before a professor. After the performance the professor declared the first singer the worst he had heard, prompting the second to cheer and demand bets. The professor then paused to correct a mispronounced line establishing that the first singer could not sing at all.
A vintage ad promoting gift options for smokers including Camels and Prince Albert Smoking Tobacco. It highlights a Christmas Carton of Camels or a two pound can of Prince Albert, with festive packaging like gin-wrapped cartons and a four-box Holiday House, emphasizing gifts for men in service and local dealer availability.
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