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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1943
Page
1
Weather remains warm with a Tennessee River reading of 19.55 feet and a high of 97 degrees. Cotton prices posted for today include strict middling 21.20 cents and ordinary 19.80. Community activity spans cinema listings at the Princess the Roxy and the Capitol, plus local travel medical visits and church events in Huntsville Decatur and Birmingham.
More than 500,000 miners from the United Mine Workers stayed away, marking a third walkout in two months. Production fell as Republic Steel in Birmingham halved coke oven output and Carnegie-Illinois in Pittsburgh shut several furnaces. UMW leaders urged talks with Interior Secretary Ickes, under government control since May 1, while miners said they would produce coal for the government if required.
Alabama coal mines, all under closed shop pacts with United Mine Workers, shut down via walkouts. Republic Steel Corp cut coke and iron output to half, with blast furnaces at 80 percent capacity in Birmingham and Gadsden. Stocks will sustain about a week before additional curtailment. only three non union mines remain active.
The Decatur Elks Lodge completed purchase of the Price home at 407 Sixth Avenue West from William L. DeVaughn. The four lot property will be renovated for lodge use with grounds beautification and tennis net courts. The 1914 residence was built by the late Charley Price, a local attorney, and wartime limits delayed plans for a new lodge until after the war.
Tinsley Yarborough and a 32 horsepower speedboat collided in a Sunday river mishap. Both escaped injury as the craft sped to 40 mph, veered between piers, circled, and climbed an embankment before stopping at Alabama Brick & Tile harbor. Yarborough was rescued by a passing boat and dragged his craft uphill.
Decatur women are urged to attend a dehydration demonstration tonight at 8 o clock at Somerville Road School. The program will be led by Mrs. Beula Harris of TVA and Miss Erien Rowe county home demonstration agent.
The Eighth Air Force announced that aircrews of American heavy bombers will be equipped with protective armor inspired by knights. A 16 pound manganese steel sleeveless vest will be issued as production allows, with pilots and co pilots using half vests for chest protection. Col. Malcolm C. Grow, chief surgeon, developed the armor.
The Supreme Court reversed the San Francisco federal court canceling William Schneiderman's U S citizenship. Justice Murphy wrote the majority that clear evidence was needed to cancel citizenship. Willkie argued the case, showing Schneiderman had no proven intent against the United States.
On the Soviet front, land warfare reduced to local scout operations and sporadic artillery. Moscow reports 276 German planes downed last week, raising enemy losses to 3,505 in seven weeks. Russian forces shifted battles near Misensk after 50 German counter-attacks failed.
In Montgomery Alabama the sterilization bill to involuntarily sterilize feeble minded and mentally deficient persons was killed by a Senate vote on a motion led by Senator Vin.
German broadcasts claimed an Allied invasion fleet gathered in the eastern Mediterranean off the Syrian coast and landing craft ready in North Africa. They tied this to a large British and American naval force at Gibraltar, while Allied reports spoke of intensified air assaults on Sicily and Italian morale sagging under bombings and reverses.
London reports three bombers lost as Langster bombers penetrate southern Germany and strike the Friedrichshafen Luftschiffbau radio factory, described as one of the largest of its kind. Heavy damage cited while Swiss dispatches note tremors across Lake Constance.
Reported visits by Crown Prince Umberto, Marshal Badoglio, and Vittorio Emanuele were denied by Allied quarters in North Africa. Meanwhile Messina was struck Saturday night by blockbusters dropped from British Wellingtons, targeting the Sicilian ferry route from the mainland.
Reports from Italy relayed through informants say Italians long for a separate peace to escape Allied bombings, food shortages, and fear under Mussolini. They feel caught between two fires as Allied pressure grows and rumor spreads of German-controlled cities if peace is sought.
Allied sources say Wellington bombers from Northwest Africa struck the Messina ferry terminus in Sicily on Saturday night. American medium bombers with P-36 escort then attacked enemy airfields on Sunday as part of the Sicily operation.
In Algiers on June 21 the French Committee of National Liberation reportedly failed to agree in a morning session on how to divide military powers between Generals De Gaulle and Giraud. Thirteen members debated who should be commander in chief, with De Gaulle pressing for an immediate vote. a decision was postponed until the next day.
Navy communique reports heavy bombing of Tarawa in the Gilbert Islands on June 18–19 with Liberator bombers scoring hits. Seven enemy Zeros rose to challenge but did not harass the bombers. Also on June 19 Liberators targeted Kahili in the Buin area with fires started.
Max Hill reports on Japan’s long term war plans in Manchuria and Korea and Russia’s quiet confidence as Germany’s war reshapes the Asia-Pacific balance. The Diet barely mentions Russia amid a 20 billion yen wartime budget, while Japan keeps a large army ready for action.
Michigan Governor Kelly orders 1,400 troops and police to Detroit as six killed and about 200 injured in race riots near Belle Isle. Mobilization targets 3,500 city force, 1,000 state troops, and 400–500 additional officers. Restrictions include closing saloons and arming precautions amid widespread violence and false rumor of a slain woman and child.
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