19 Apr 1943
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1943
Page
1
The Navy reports new anti submarine efforts include air patrols offshore and a growing fleet of minesweepers with drifting and moored mine designs. Moored mines anchor and are deployed for specific targets while floating mines are limited by legal rules and must be released with caution and time limits.
The Georgia State Highway Patrol reported the capture of four more inmates from the Belfield prison breakout, bringing the total recaptured to eleven. The suspects were stopped at a barricade near Rooperton, riding in two cars. a previous escapee from Lee County was also reported captured during the manhunt. Names cited include Jon McNew of Rome serving 30 years, Howard Rice of Atlanta for robbery, Albert Tucker of Fulton County with a 12 year sentence, and Jim Merriweather of Fulton County.
Fragmented report notes Allied air patrols escorting German transports near Tunis and Palermo with bombers striking several ports. French forces make progress while other fronts show mixed impact as Russia reports raids on Germany.
British bombers crossed the Alps to strike the Spezia naval base in Italy for the second time in six nights while Fighter Command planes hit destroyers at Lorient and the German naval and submarine base on the French coast. Northern France freight trains and locomotives were also targeted. one fighter plane is reported missing.
Washington AP reports deep split between Democrats and Republicans on a pay-as-you-go tax plan. Democrats back Doughton’s 1942 rate relief and amortization to eliminate 1942 taxes for many, while Republicans seek a plan abating three quarters of a year’s taxes to shift to current payments. A compromise group met with Speaker Rayburn and party leaders to seek a middle ground.
Houston County nears the halfway mark in the Second War Loan drive aiming to raise 881000 for two heavy bombers. Through Saturday sales reached 460552.50 as volunteers from Rotary Kiwanis Exchange and Lions push to finish the quota. Co chairmen Al Flowers Clyde Levern urged citizens to dig deeper, noting names will be painted on bomber fuselages once funded. Local district leaders report progress in Henry and Geneva counties as drive continues.
Washington AP authorities study a proposal to withhold cotton price ceilings and let the Agriculture Department CCC stabilize prices by selling government stocks. CCC could sell up to 300000 bales monthly, 1.5 million yearly, at parity. Officials fear ceilings would be hard to enforce amid many cotton grades.
About 358 unemployed workers in Houston County received $3 641 in unemployment benefits from the Unemployment Compensation Agency in the first quarter of 1943, per a quarterly report by Frank Broadway Director of Industrial Relations. Alabama total since January 1 reached $686 559. March payments totaled $196 451 the lowest for a month since benefits began in January 1988.
A 20 year old Baltimore shipyard welder, George Arnold Steele of Franklin Farr Lane, was sentenced to 18 months in prison after being convicted of sabotage related welding defects. Federal prosecutors called it the first conviction and sentence of its kind in the nation as war workers are urged to realize the importance of their duties.
Moscow dispatch fronts Hitler’s troops in the Kuban region tightening their ground forces to halt the Red Army drive toward the Black Sea. Pravda reports Soviet pilots shot down twenty five enemy planes and crippled eight in a single day as German infantry, tanks, and artillery pressed Soviet positions.
AP reports nine U S raids on Kiska while Roy A Roberts of the American Bureau of Newspaper Editors condemns Roosevelt’s news coverage limits for the upcoming United Nations food conference. He says a majority of the Society’s board supports a statement condemning restricted access to sources and information.
American aircraft battered Japanese cargo vessels and base facilities in the Solomons and Aleutians. Dauntlers and Waldpon bombers hit Munda while Avenger and other planes attacked Shortlands and cargo ships in the Shortlands area. Night formations struck Kahili and nearby airfields, with several ships damaged and fires started.
AP reports President Roosevelt is said to have advised privately that he will not consider a fourth term. In Washington the House rejected restoring crop insurance funding to the agriculture appropriation bill by a 33 to 65 vote. At Fort Benning an Army lieutenant was killed and three officers injured in a crash on the Macon road near the base.
Geneva County Sheriff Walter C Register reports an early night clash at Cottons Tree across the Florida line with about 15 to 20 soldiers from Camp Rucker 3rd Division. Deputy Ed Busi and another deputy were assaulted as they tried to quell the disturbance, with Bush injured and the group moving toward Geneva to catch a bus.
John Q. Citizen was far behind the War Bond quota as Treasury figures showed only a small portion of the goal funded. Treasury noted heavy investment from large institutions was needed to reach the 19 billion target, with the bulk of sales coming from big investors.
Detroit AP reports officials of the National Alcoholic Beverage Control Association predict consumer liquor rationing within months due to war driven shortages. Ex secretary John H Law says rationing will be set by the Office of Price Administration. Dealers in non controlled sections show excess stocks and early voluntary limits. Distillers have supplied cities like Detroit, and convention sessions opened with Gov Henry F Kelly welcoming remarks.
Police and sheriff's office report a quiet weekend with 26 arrests total. Officers took seven for drunkenness eight for disorderly conduct three for petty larceny two for assault and battery and two for disobeying orders.
Washington AP reports the Office of Price Administration established a ceiling for linseed meal and cake used for animal feed. Minneapolis, the major linseed market, saw a maximum price of about 40 dollars per ton for meal or cake in bulk as current prices faced by crushers.
Japanese officials claim knowledge of launch sites for the Tokyo raid by American aircraft. The broadcast cites sources tied to Major General James H. Loyette and others, mentioning the Shangri-La base and the Hornet carrier, amid ongoing war department silence on identifying bases or wartime actions.
Four days after a bomber crash over Dutch Guiana, Tom Harmon a former Michigan football star is rescued by natives and taken to a village hospital. Army officials in Washington confirm the crash and report other crew members are still missing.
Allied air forces reported a major victory in the African campaign with heavy losses for Axis lines over Sicily and Tunisia. Bombers and fighters claimed numerous Junkers transports and Messerschmitts destroyed, with several enemy planes shot down and ships attacked around Palermo and Mediterranean routes.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.