14 Mar 1943
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1943
Page
1
Weather shows a slight Sunday change with river at 17.50 feet. Cotton prices posted Saturday ranged from atrict middling 21.00 to low 16.25. Local fare highlights include film showings at Princess Roxy and Capitol theaters, and community notices from Alabama Highway Patrol staff, Navy personnel, and local residents.
American heavy bombers struck Amiens in Northern France in a daylight raid, following RAF assaults on Essen, as part of a broad offensive aimed at disrupting Nazi rail networks. British and American air forces pressed nonstop attacks, with over 1,000 tons of bombs dropped on Essen and Amiens.
Wallace H. Meadows was elected president of the Decatur Rotary for 1943 1944 succeeding J E McClary who retires July 1. H O Goidel was chosen vice president with A C Bailey Julian Harris Frank Scroggins Frank Stone among new directors. John McGehee will be secretary Stanley Wyatt treasurer and Ainslie Wyle sergeant at arms. The club will continue war aid efforts under President Meadows who has three sons in the armed forces.
Employees at the Decatur Iron and Steel Company Second Avenue plant exceeded their Red Cross goal, raising 1507.05 dollars against a 1350 dollar target through Saturday. Local No 637 of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers contributed 100 dollars. The total exceeds the employer and shipbuilding division contributions.
The city has established a truck farm near downtown Miami and invites municipal employees to plant victory gardens on the tract. City Manager A. B. Curry promises to supply fertilizer to help victory gardeners start the project.
The article notes that major wartime developments occur behind the front lines in factories and ports as Allies advance. It signals 1943 campaigns drawing in the United Nations and highlights evolving tensions between Russia and its allies amid shifting international relations.
The article notes Russian readers missed full stories on American lend-lease aid. It reports public chatter on U S contributions and that Congress renewed this support. It mentions Anthony Eden arriving to discuss Anglo American Russian relations with his team including William Strang.
British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden met with President Franklin D. Roosevelt for talks at the White House aimed at coordinating war strategy and postwar planning. Eden, fresh from London, spoke of a long road ahead and the need to press the enemy, while noting clashes and setbacks are anticipated.
The government announced a combined price support and subsidy plan for canning vegetables. Prices to farmers will be 20 to 50 percent above last year, while the Credit Corporation handles sales to processors at last year’s prices, effectively creating a subsidy. The Office of Price Administration will later set regional canned vegetable prices by grade.
Allied bombers attacked a five merchant ship convoy with three destroyers near Wewak 40 miles northwest of the port. They set fire to an 8000 ton transport and scored a hit on a 4000 ton cargo ship amid further raids against targets around Raaf Bay Salamaua and New Britain as the fight over New Guinea continues.
The Navy announced formation of a women’s unit to aid waterfront defense. Mrs. William J. Clothier will lead the group in the Coast Guard port security force. Women will handle office work, transport, and meals for on duty guards.
Daniel Boone, 19, of Cullman was sworn into the Navy in Birmingham. He says he is a direct descendant of the famed Indian fighter and is the son of Mrs. Clara Thompson Boone of Route 4 Cullman.
German forces report continued hold southwest of Tuamera Led front in Beja Tunisia as supply drops disrupt operations and some cargo falls into minefields amid ongoing fighting.
Morgan county Alabama with Decatur leading, raises a county total of 22578.95 for the Red Cross campaign. City reports 14926.86 with districts outside Decatur adding 7652.09 and more to come. Districts like Falkville and Somerville show strong results while leaders praise the public’s support and vow to exceed targeted quotas.
Senator John H. Bankhead of Alabama says he will support an amendment exempting Tennessee Valley Authority employees from the McKellar Senate confirmation bill. He favors excluding all TVA staff except the three directors and stated this in a letter to D. F. Green of State National Bank. The TVA board remains subject to Senate confirmation.
War Production chairman told a Senate appropriations subcommittee that peak output will arrive next fall slowing worker calls and cutting employment due to efficiency gains. Senator Hayden suggested Army strength may cap at 8.2 million this year while military leaders weigh future requests, as Congress debates manpower measures and possible farm deferments.
An official announcement states the United States and Costa Rica signed a 25 year concession granting the U S land for Cinchona tree production in San Jose Costa Rica. Costa Rica will hold title to land and installations at the concession's end.
Northwest Africa politics move toward unity as Gen Bergeret Nogues and Megidal are ousted for Vichy ties. Allied pressure and Giraud aim to merge anti Vichy forces while plans surface to deploy French fleet units from Alexandria and Martinique if possible. A speech by Gen Giraud may repeal Vichy laws and open political debate.
A bipartisan Senate resolution will be presented to President Roosevelt urging immediate formation of a United Nations organization. It envisions coordinating military and economic resources, administering Axis-occupied areas, aiding relief, settling disputes peacefully, and maintaining a UN military force to deter aggression. The measure followed weeks of talks among senators and has tentative White House support.
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