Hitler Assumes Sole Command Of German Army In War Shift
Weekly News Analysis reports Hitler answering an inner call to take direct command as Russia pushes invaders back on all fronts. Von Brauchitsch is replaced due to the vast theater of war and merged military, economic, and political aims, with Hitler declaring a new and favorable stage and Germany to defend its gains with fanaticism through spring.
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Russia
Far East
Philippines
Adolf Hitler
Walther von Brauchitsch
Berlin
von Brauchitsch
Germany
Wallace
Farmers of
Land Army of Women
Russian Front Struggles Highlight Early Winter War News
Berlin dispatches report harsh winter strain on German forces on the Russian front with fighters under cold siege. Allied observers note Russian gains and German retreat amid shortages while British North Africa advances push Rommel toward Bengasi and Tripoli gains.
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Berlin
Russia
Volkischer Beobachter
Hitler
Goebbels
Norway
Philippine Invasion Report Signals Major Japanese Landing
The piece notes 80 Japanese transports spotted off Lingayen to Manila as invasion looms. U S forces defend Luzon with Lingayen called gateway to Manila while Mindanao's Davao landing raises gravity of threat. Admirals King Hart and Nimitz reshuffle command. Stark’s role now unclear.
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Libya
Philippines
Lingayen
Manila
U. S
Japan
United States
Davao
Mindanao
Davaochukuo
Luzon
Air Force
Admiral King
Pacific
Hart
Nimitz
Stark
Navy
Willkie Seen as Possible Member of War Council
Reports say President plans a five member war council to direct the war with Willkie, Leahy, Wallace, and Murray named as probable members. Other notes warn of looming shortages in 1942 including electric power amid blackouts. Japanese submarine activity off California accompanies sinking reports while the navy blocks shipping.
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Supreme War Council
Wendell Willkie
Willkie
Leahy
Vichy
Navy
Puerto Rico
Wallace
SPAB
Philip Murray
Pacific Coast
Middle West
California
Emidio
Agriworld
Japan
U. S
Farmers urged to boost war effort through repairs and gardens
A wartime Washington plan calls on farmers to repair machinery, conserve materials, and expand gardens to support food and supplies. Officials warn labor shortages loom and push for farm labor programs, increased farm job placement, and potential deferment for skilled farm workers.
Answer With Logic Aplenty in Induction Story
A registrant passed by a local medical board but was rejected at Fort Snelling as neurotic by a neuropsychiatrist. The doctor sought a reason. the registrant gave a riddle like reply about losing ears and a hat covering the face, prompting odd questions and a tense exchange.
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Fort Snelling
Dr. Kamman
US monitors expand signals net as war effort strained
Washington reports more than 90 radio stations listen constantly for signals that could threaten the nation’s war effort. Sacket’s Harbor USO opens a “broadcasting by soldiers for soldiers” station, first in the country, with plans to expand to all camps. FBI warns auto owners to guard cars amid tire shortages boosting theft appeal. In London, 100000 ordnance workers greet Stalin on his 62nd birthday.
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United States
Sacket’s Harbor
USO
FBI
London
Ordnance
Britain
Josef Stalin
Russia
Youth builds adobe house with 2000 bricks
Cecil Davidson an 18 year old Moore County Texas farm boy and West Texas State College sophomore built an adobe house for 120 dollars. He used 2000 hand made adobe bricks during summer and weekends. He also seeks department of agriculture advice on a poultry problem with several ducks enlarging fears of loss.
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Cecil Davidson
Moore County
Texas
Department of Agriculture
West Texas State College
Davidson
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