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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1943
Page
2
Secretary Ickes, as petroleum administrator, set civilian gasoline allotment at 328000 barrels daily through July August and September. He warned this will bring inconvenience and economic losses but said continued rationing is absolutely necessary due to rising military demand. The slight 2000 barrel daily increase over June is not expected to relieve the strain soon.
Daylight raids targeted Flushing oil storage in the Netherlands, St. Omer freight yards in France, and air bases at Fort Rouge Abbeville and Maupertus. Allied fighters fended off German attacks as American Thunderbolts claimed a Focke Wulf down and another damaged while British Spitfires claimed ten German planes. Total Allied losses were one bomber and four fighters, none American.
Soviet bulletin reports five of nine German bombers shot from the sky near Lishchansk on the Donets river bend while two German recon forces were destroyed in a Soviet ambush. Anti aircraft fire forced jettison of bombs before Soviet fighters claimed five kills.
U S Ninth Air Force Liberators hit Salonika from Middle East bases for the first time. About 300 American bombers and fighters from Northwest Africa bombarded Sardinia, targeting hangars at Sedes airdrome in Axis hands. More than 50 Liberators sunk or damaged, with three enemy aircraft on the ground. None of our planes reported missing.
U S stocks edged higher with small gains to start a cautious recovery as trading picked up after a slow session. Volume topped 1 million shares for the first time since mid June while cotton and grain markets showed mixed moves amid hedging and liquidation pressure.
Lieut. Gen. Carl A Spaatz air forces supported RAF Wellingstons in Sicily striking Catania and Malta squadrons hit Poznallo and August a. An RAF Beaufighter took one enemy plane as Allies lost nine. B 25 Mitchells attacked Sardinia sinking two supply ships at Golfo Aranci and damaged Vinafi orita air field.
Bombs from Mitchell medium bombers struck the Japanese base at Salamaua on the Huon Gulf. Five hundred pound bombs caused massive fires as Japanese troops suffered over 200 casualties in futile efforts to retake Allied positions.
New York stocks firm as price recovery leads. Bonds higher with rails in rally. Cotton irregular amid covering liquidation and hedging. Chicago wheat up 21-8 to 21-2 on corn demand. Corn unchanged at ceilings. Hogs steady top $14.10. Cattle slow but steady with best fed steers at $16.00.
A strong buying movement in Chicago grain pits pushed prices higher with oats up as much as 2 cents and wheat and rye gaining over a cent. Corn remained at ceiling levels while oats closed 2 3 4 to 3 1 4 cents higher and rye climbed 2 5 8. July wheat at 1.44 and September 1.44 3 8 to 1 4 1 4, with July corn at 1.06.
Today’s salable receipts include cattle 530 calves 150 hogs 800 and sheep 2000. Cattle demand narrow with few top lots. canner and cutter cows 7.00 to 9.25, odd bulls 8.50 to 10.00, stock calves around 13.50, top 15.00. Hogs steady with good and choice 190 to 270 pounds 13.55 to 13.65. 150 to 185 pounds 12.85 to 12.95. lighter weights 10.30 to 11.80. sows 12.55. Sheep steady. ram lambs 13.00 to 14.00, ewes 6.00 downward.
Butter receipts reach 1,337,101 with firm prices unchanged per Chicago price current. Egg receipts total 16,404 also show firm prices and no change.
Georgia Governor Ellis Arnall said he is not a candidate for any other political office after a magazine linked him to a Roosevelt ticket. He spoke on his return from the Ohio governors conference and declined the vice presidency offer.
The War Food Administration announced it is requisitioning 96 Midwestern terminal elevator stocks of corn to secure supplies for processors making corn food feed and industrial products essential to the war effort. Allocations will be decided under a forthcoming plan.
Alabama athletic leaders express commitment to field a football squad for the coming season. Frank Thomas notes thorough review by athletic board and plans to schedule games, including possible matchups with LSU and Vanderbilt to replace Mississippi State. The effort depends on conference decisions and scheduling.
The War Labor Board says the 1941 42 contract terms plus concessions amount to a raise and should be signed by all parties. John L Lewis and the UMW insist on government recognition and back-to-work efforts gain momentum in Alabama Ohio and Pennsylvania with mass meetings led by district president William Mitch and international representative John J Hanratty.
Bridgeport news reports Py Pret Madeline Carroll and Sterling Hayden obtain permission to change their names to Mr and Mrs John Hamilton. The actor will remain in public life with his Hollywood career while Carroll testifies she plans to return to acting after the war, though her husband objects.
A Navy transport will be launched at the Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp yards in Pascagoula Mississippi next Wednesday. Mrs. J A McHenry wife of Lieut Comdr McHenry former facilities officer at the yard will sponsor the vessel.
Mackenzie argues Japan captured Pacific territory quickly and has avoided major offensives since. He notes American actions limited to Guadalcanal and urges readiness for a broader Allied push, predicting Japan could hold until autumn and stressing decisive Pacific strategy beyond a long holding war.
John Brown 73 died 11 a.m. Friday at Benevolent Hospital. Survived by his wife six sons including William of Decatur J T and J E Brown of Anniston J D Brown of Conroe Texas W E Brown of Bay Town Texas A A Brown of Hartselle four daughters and many grandchildren. Funeral 3 p.m. Sunday from Johnson's Chapel with Masonic rites at grave. Body lies in state at 1830 5 Ave South unt Sunday afternoon.
Richard Gilbert, chief of the price administration research division, warned reporters that living costs could jump 50 percent within six months if house cuts and OPA appropriation restrictions stand. He spoke as Prentiss Brown urged Senate subcommittee to reject a house ban on subsidies and restore a $47 million budget cut.
Alonzo Bryan auditor for the U S Maritime Commission told the House marine subcommittee that Henry J. Kaiser company shipyard No 3 in Richmond has not delivered a ship in over a year due to mis management and weak accounting procedures, labeling the situation one of the greatest messes.
Local residents report visits and travel notes across Moulton and nearby towns. Fannie Small Johnson of Collinsville visits daughter Mrs Nathaniel Almon. Dr Nat Burch of Miami spends time with mother Lucy Burch. Captain Kerby on leave aids State Guard unit. several residents prepare for moves and military service while others enjoy holidays and P T A activities.
Mrs Lula O Jennings 76 died at her home in Valhermosa Springs at 6 p m Thursday after a long illness. Funeral will be 11 a m Saturday from Valhermosa Springs Christian church with Rev Havener officiating. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by husband C F Jennings three daughters J N Turney Decatur E P Travis Somerville 2 Seldon Hardage Decatur five sons C C Jennings A W Jennings G H Jennings W J Jennings of Valhermosa Springs and C J Jennings Mobile plus many relatives. Born and raised in Valhermosa Springs she was well known locally.
First Lieutenant Lowell D. Kattenhorn arrives at Southern Aviation Training School to serve as Aviation Medical Examiner with the 63rd Flying Training Detachment. He hails from Powell Wyoming and is an MD graduate of the College of Medical Evangelists Los Angeles California.
An eight week old golden cocker spaniel named Ugly adjusts to jungle life in New Guinea after being smuggled on a flight from San Francisco. Lt. Thoms R. Waddell Jr of Sarasota Springs Florida bought the pup before departure for Australia and hid it aboard the plane.
Four persons were fined in City Court this morning. Willie Polk, charged with assault and battery after a weekend stabbing incident, had his case continued to allow Gilbert to testify. Polk was fined $75. An additional defendant received $10 for public drunkenness, another $15 for disorderly conduct, and a man was fined $100 for violation of the prohibition law.
Selective Service Headquarters in Montgomery called a series of district conferences across Alabama. Representatives from Montgomery and boards in this district including King Cull man Limestone and Frence counties and Miss Clio Levin Morgan County Director of Public Welfare discussed regulatory changes and issues arising in this district.
Washington officials estimate the 1943 swine crop at 74 050 000 head up 1 percent from the 1931 record and 22 percent above last year. The Agriculture Department released the figure as part of its annual crop outlook.
Bob Hope Frances Langford and Charles Butterworth arrived in Britain to join the USO program entertaining soldiers in the European theater of operations during World War II.
Miss Ruth Coffey was moved from Baugh's Infirmary to her home today by McAfee Howell and Young ambulance. Mr and Mrs William Nolan announce the birth of a daughter on June 24 at the Hamil clinic. Wayne Culver had a tonsillectomy at the Hamil clinic. Fire Station No 2 was called at 1 pm for a truck fire behind Walker Transfer Co on East Moulton Street. Defective wiring caused the blaze which was quickly extinguished with little damage.
Dallas and Waldo Ard Dale introduced a bill to abolish the state conservation director's office and form independent forestry and game fish and seas foods departments. It was referred to the game and fish committee led by Rep. John Chichester.
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