Allied review marks 1942 turning point in war effort
The British War Office in its third annual war review says 1942 ended with the Axis on defense. It cites Allied victories in Libya and Tunisia, the Russian winter offensive, and a failed Axis push in El Alamein as proof Britain and the United Nations have begun to seize the initiative. It notes a mobile British army and warns of Italy watching a growing British force near the Sicilian Channel.
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Germany
British War Office
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Axis
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Erwin Rommel
Egypt
Bernard L. Montgomery
el Alamein
United Nations
Africa Corps
War Office
Britain
Passchendaele
Dunkerque
Tunisia
Vanfuari
Italy
Sicilian
Lemon Juice Remedy Promises Quick Rheumatic Pain Relief
A vintage ad touts Ru-Ex Compound with lemon juice claimed to ease rheumatic and neuralgic pains within 48 hours. It promises a money back guarantee if relief is not felt, noting availability at druggists and endorsements by medical figures of the era.
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Caufmann
Death Parts Twins In Guadalcanal Tragedy Photo
A photo shows Marine Pvt Anthony Ferchko of Jersey City NJ with his twin brother Marine Pvt Bernard Ferchko. Bernard was killed in action on Guadalcanal after days apart. Tony wrote to his parents describing the tragedy and quoted a brief prayer as he faced the enemy.
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Anthony Ferchko
Jersey Thy
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Yoin
Marine
Bernard
Killeé
Serion
Guadalcanal
Tony
Floods Threaten Ohio River Plants and Homes
Widespread Ohio River flooding endangers Wheeling Island and South Wheeling as water rises levels threaten 7 000 residents. Fire crews cannot reach a burning home. towns from New Martinsville to Point Pleasant brace for evacuations. River gauges forecast new December highs, with authorities noting dam storage and flood-control systems working at capacity.
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Ci Giants
Wheeling
South Wheeling
Ben Exler
Wheeling Nake
Ohio
McMechen
Benwood
Moundeville
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Moundsville
New Martinsville
Trafic
Clarisburg
Pine Grove
Point Pleasant
Parkersburg
Pittsburgh Weather Bureau
St. Valentine's Day Road
U.S. Army
Victory Tax Deductible This Friday
The article reports on the 1943 victory tax ruling with senators noting it conflicts with Congressional intent. It describes withholding rules starting January 1 1943, a 5 percent tax on wages above a $624 deduction, and bracket-based withholdings for employers. It notes complexities in timing and bookkeeping for wage earners and outlines a final settlement on income tax returns in 1948.
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Congress
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Byrd DV
Danaher R.conn
Set
Treasury
Bureau of Intergal Revenue
Duc Lee
Indictments Hit Taxicab, Gasoline, Whisky Ring
Federal Grand Jury in Baltimore indicted Harry Edward Stotler former taxi fleet operator and filling station owner on transferring truck loads of gasoline without coupons and on receiving gasoline without coupons. Silk Mills of Williamsport manager Jerry Coran and Gratton Downs Jr were charged with unlawfully receiving gasoline. Downs allegedly received fuel on August 26. Harry Brush of W A R orsion tavern was indicted for concealing 121 cases of legal whisky to evade floor stocks tax and for false statements to revenue officials.
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Harry Edward Stotler
Baltimore
Statler
Federal Silk Mills
Williamsport
Jerry Coran
Gratton Downs, Jr
Hagerstown
Ailk Mill
Stores To Open Here Saturday in New Year Week
Stores in Hagerstown will be open all day Saturday January 2 as announced by the retailer's bureau of the Chamber of Commerce. Uncertainty lingered on whether banks in Hagerstown and the state would close. Governor Gale did not decide on proclaiming January 2 a legal holiday. Most stores expected to stay open for New Year’s Day except food and drug shops. government offices and taxes operations set for limited Saturday hours. Merchants report strong Christmas business and note fewer exchanges after the holiday with inventories lower than prior years while substitution difficulties persist.
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Magers Town
Annapolis
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Washington County Library
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Lees
City Hall
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War manpower needs projected for 1943 total 65 million workers
Washington reports Manpower Commission estimates 65 million workers in full time employment and the armed services by year end 1943, up from 50 million, with 2.6 million more for military and labor needs. The figures assume a 11 percent productivity rise and expanding nonwar industry.
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Washington
Comission
WMC
Paul W. McNatt
De Gaulle Trip To See F D R Seen As Unity Prelude
Washington December 30 Speculation grows that a quick thaw between North Africa French factions may follow Gen Charles De Gaulle s planned talks with President Roosevelt De Gaulle criticizes Admiral Darlan seen as Vichy ally Darlan was assassinated Christmas Eve Gen Henri Giraud leads allied French forces and two military envoys Bethenat and Dubreuil told reporters De Gaulle and Giraud share unity aims urging defeat of Germany Roosevelt said De Gaulle visit not delayed by Leahy and had been postponed twice
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Charles de Gaulle
Roosevelt
de Gaulle
Jean Darlan
North Africa
Darlan
de Gai
Henri Giraudes
Bes
M. E. Bethenat
J. L. Dubreuil
William D. Leahy
Staf
Vichy
France
Local men begin Army basic training at Fort Knox and Chanute Field
Four local men depart for basic training at Fort Knox Kentucky to join armored and special armored force tracks. Private Richard Gordon trains in Florida while Elvin Beard transfers to Delaware Ordnance Depot New Jersey. John Younkins graduates as aviation mechanic in Amarillo Texas aiming to support Flying Fortresses. Athen Souders at Chanute Field seeks fellow Hagerstown servicemen as Nathan recalls Chanute Christmas dinner menu with thirty six items.
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Fort Hirnox
Kentucky
Robert G. Barnhart
Singanore Avenue
Sean. &. Cooner
T. W. Cooper
South Cannon Avenue
Powell P. Arméel
East Franklin Street
Richard Gordon
May Gordon
Buenaista Avenue
Army Air Force
Miami Beach
Florida
Richard Goren
Ss TS
Aliams Beach
Fla
Amarillo Army Aly Field
Texas
John G. Younkins
M. A. Younkins
Brownsville
Army Air Force Technical Training
Athen J. Souders, Jr
Chanute Field
Hagerstown
Nathan
Chanute
Potomac Flood Levels Update and Related Water News
Flood reports show the Potomac River near Cumberland holding at two feet below flood stage while Keedysville’s Little Antietam runs bank full. Wills Creek in Cumberland remained four feet below flood stage as water rose elsewhere, with sections through Maryland and West Virginia cautiously easing after rising to near 17.1 feet downstream. Residents brace for potential rises as weather stations log higher river levels and preparatory road conditions improve in affected towns.
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Antietam
Keedysville
Potomac River
Cumberland
Maryland-West Virginia
Galais
Alwars
Wills Creek
Cumberland Ligelf
Conor
Kemp's Mill
Catsita
Kemp's
Dariis
Fatlor
Rome
Maryland gas station operator given two month rationing suspension
Iaan Yankelevitz, Cumberland operator doing business as United Richfield Station at Harrison and Genter streets, was suspended from December 28 to February 24 for violating rationing regulations. The administrative hearing occurred November 10 before regional OPA official John P. Ryan, with Price Administrator Leon Henderson issuing the order.
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Baltimore
Maryland Office of Price Administration
Iaan
Restrictions At Plants Lowered In War Production Shift
McNutt’s revision raises only partly filled jobs as industries cut eligibility barriers. Citizenship proof loosens as labor shortages force interviews for previously barred applicants. Women especially gain access, with older and handicapped workers now employed on lighter duties. Plants plan training at company expense for new tasks. A six‑blade propeller design is noted for American military planes.
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McNutt
Armed Services
Werj
Russians press German lines as Don battle shifts focus
A wartime communique reports violent fighting as Russian units press back German positions near the Don region. Millerovo remains in Russian hands with a tightening noose while flank thrusts near Kamensk threaten rail routes. The Kotelnikovski breakthrough extends Russian control over 110 miles of rail used by German forces, aiding Stalingrad siege efforts.
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Millerovo
Rostov
Kamensk
Donets
Don River
Kotelnikovski
Stalingrad
Kalmyck
Torgavaya
Lista
Jashkul
Elista
Astrakhan
Kotetikovski
Cegard
Caucasus
Comunique
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R. G. Benton Hagerstown Gas
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Simin Averse
Stotler
Manpower Commission
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Maugansville
Williamsport High School
James W. Ridgely
West Fioward Street
Fort Knox
Elvin E. Beard
Port George G. Meade, Md
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Pedicktown
Orvetta Beard
North Locust Street
Potomac
Laber
R. D. McKee
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Fleischmann
N.E. Williams
Jase
William Bale
New York
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