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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1941
Page
2
Weekly analysis notes ongoing mechanized fighting in Libya and reports new Nazi strength in Russia. The piece argues arming American merchant ships signals a shift in convoy strategy and allied responses.
Reports from Shanghai describe a southward movement of Japanese troops and war materials in a thrust toward Thailand as Tokyo frames a response to Hull's peace formula. After Saburo Kurusu's White House visit, the State Department said no more talks are scheduled with Japanese diplomats on the Far East situation.
British and German mechanized forces clash in Libya with tanks and air supply shaping the battle. Rommel’s forces suffer setbacks as British armor pins in and outmaneuvers, while German fuel issues and airlift try to sustain them. In Moscow, Russians tighten defense as Germans push west, approach within 30 miles of the city and Soviet counteroffensives gain ground in the south. Pressure on both fronts remains fluid amid shifting weather and strategic moves by Axis and Allied powers.
British Commandos mounted a Normandy coast raid returning with one slightly wounded. German acknowledgment suggested some objectives were met while Admiral Keyes criticized high command for delaying use of Commandos. The piece also notes the daring escape of two Nazi airmen and Bullitt’s new envoy role in North Africa. Chicago labor news reports 2500 AFL freight handlers winning a 12½ cent per hour raise.
A mother fears no presents as Davie finds a toy maker in a hidden house while Phyllis Bentley, presumed dead since Thanksgiving, is revealed as the missing child. Ned Cozetti is suspected but Phil Phyllis is identified. the Bentley family rushes to town to report the escape before telegraph office closes.
Washington commentary traces the defense labor rift from the Knudsen Hillman mediation board to the captive mine dispute and the White House talks with John Lewis. It laments labor favoritism, warns of foreign policy risks, and notes a Texas longhorn arrival in Washington for the 200 event, highlighted by George Stimpson.
Children from one to four years old enjoy noise makers. Suggest a set of six baking powder tins each with a small item to rattle such as buttons nails paper clips pebbles or screws. Tamp lids firmly and seal with enamel for safe coloring and play.
Briefs note the Civilian Conservation Corps has achieved a milestone by lifting 100000 illiterates to the Fourth Grade level in reading and writing. The Commerce Department reports farm operators’ net income rose one fourth in the first nine months of this year versus last year.
Four simple wooden toys including a walking duck a hopping rabbit a clown ring toss and owl bookends are detailed with cutting out lines and directions. The project uses a jig coping saw and painting with off center wheels to animate the animals and a ring toss nose.编号29397 priced 15 cents.
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