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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1943
Page
1
The column lists military furloughs and returns including A. Halbrooks visiting relatives in Hartselle before resuming service in Alaska, and Bud Vinson back from Camp Perry. It covers social visits among Bufords, Carrals, and Maples, plus local business updates at the Tennessee Valley Press and upcoming Kiwanis event.
Prime Minister Churchill in a London speech warned of heavy fighting ahead in the Mediterranean and other theaters. He pledged continued Allied air power against German targets and hinted at advancing toward Germany's war industry while noting substantial submarine losses in May and a strong June. American forces also report Rendova landings in the Solomons as part of a broader Pacific push.
A terse want ad states Tony offers pet sitting services. It notes availability and contact method for interested clients seeking reliable care for dogs and cats.
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden told Parliament Britain would bomb Rome if war conditions require it while urging Mussolini to accept unconditional surrender. He stated Britain has no current plan to negotiate bombing Italy and emphasized humanity in pressing for Axis surrender terms from Casablanca.
The B25 mission began at dawn when Second Lieut. Jack W. Snyder of Brewster Ohio led the crew, including Second Lieut. Carl M. Denlinger of Dayton, as they took off for a dangerous operation. Their twin engined Mitchell bomber pressed through enemy fire and pressed home a successful attack despite damage.
Washington June 30 James F Byrnes called Vice President Wallace and Secretary Jones to White House talks at 4 p m ET to ease a conflict over stockpiling vital war goods. Byrnes said progress made dissolving inter governmental rifts while Wallace accused Jones RFC of hamstringing the Board of Economic Warfare.
The article details Allied air superiority in World War II noting a global loss ratio of about one American plane to just over three enemy planes and an even stronger five-to-one in the South Pacific. It explains the difficulty of separating losses to fighters versus ground fire and discusses reports of British escorts accompanying American bombers over Europe.
Western Pennsylvania war production drops to 78 percent of capacity due to a coal strike. Crescent Number 1 and Midland mines shut down. Westland mine operates with all 530 workers. Pickets surround Crescent No 1 and Clyde mine as UMWA confusion grows and national drive for 2.5 million tons of extra steel for six months of 1943 begins.
An early survey shows at least 4 000 of Alabama's 24 000 union miners back at work, double the number from last night. Captive mines include Woodward Iron with 60 percent of normal crews, Sloss Sheffield with two shafts at 7 and 20 percent, and two Republic Steel shafts with very small crews.
Washington dispatch reports that nationwide heating and cooking stove rationing, planned to begin at the end of June, will be delayed as the Office of Price Administration reviews the program and sets new timing.
Alabama legislators passed nearly a dozen bills including raises for supreme court justices, appellate judges, and other officials. The plan would fund higher salaries from state funds, with pages and staff also receiving pay increases. The governor signaled opposition to some measures and delayed appointing a Labor Department director.
Washington reports show the House voting to end government subsidies for retail price cuts on meat and butter amid wartime strains. Conferees settled subsidy disputes but new fights over funding and government notes pushed lawmakers toward a brief summer recess.
Sergeant Jerome Fergueson of Decatur writes from North Africa to his parents about his Decatur Daily subscription asking for the expiration date. A censor adds a sharp marginal note and laments the need to address the paper.
Morgan County Farm Bureau prepares for its annual meeting in Decatur on Friday July 23. An agri cultural committee special meeting is set for tonight at 7 30 o clock in the Chamber of Commerce offices. Maynard Layman urges full attendance to finalize plans for the event.
Washington D C Juneau announces that gold and silver evening slippers domestic riding boots and baseball track and football shoes will be released from rationing on July 7. Athletic shoes are also released though not suitable for car use and production is making rationing unnecessary. Manufacture of riding boots has ceased entirely with existing boots purchasable without a ration coupon from July 7. imported boots after that date will still require a coupon.
The Decatur recreation commission lists new hours for the Service Men's club and Delano Park. The club opens daily 1 PM to 11 PM. Delano Park operates 2 PM to 10 PM Monday through Saturday and 3 PM to 7 PM on Sunday.
Reports from London and Ankara describe extensive riots in Athens and other Greek towns as Axis occupation provokes deadly clashes. Hundreds arrested or shot. Greek cities like Volos and Larisa also affected as Allied air raids boost resistance signals.
Washington report on the new tax system shows employers will deduct about 500 million dollars monthly from pay envelopes for income taxes plus victory tax. The Treasury says the plan starts smoothly with familiar deductions and allows rounding paychecks to simplify calculations.
The Office of Price Administration announces ceiling limits on fresh fish prices. The notices set four cents for some varieties while others reach seven and a half cents. Port entries and city figures are used to determine the new caps.
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