08 Dec 1943
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1943
Page
1
A garbled communique hints at Turkey aligning with Allied aims against Germany. Analysts foresee Turkey's decisive participation tied to Eastern Conference outcomes, with Roosevelt and Atatürk figures central as alliance dynamics unfold. The future partnership hinges on actionable moves at the next meetings and near term events.
The three day Cairo talks among Turkish President Inonu President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill closed with a statement of unity. They studied the political situation and pledged the closest cooperation amid uncertain Middle East prospects. Harry Hopkins attended as advisor while Turkish delegates did not include military chiefs.
A report to Commissioner Cos shows 520 traffic violations in November, up from 308 in October, with total fines of 5072.80. Other listed cases include drunkenness 143, disorderly conduct 2, without license 2, assault and battery 36, petit larceny 6, illegal etc. Page 2.
Fragmented World War II dispatch notes Allied gains along the Italian front near the Via Casilina and Chernyakhov while Soviet forces push near Kiev. Reports mention Turkish leadership talks with Roosevelt and Berlin radio coverage of Middle East developments amid the broader conflict.
The Agriculture Department reports this year's cotton crop at 11,478,000 bales of 500 pounds gross weight, down from 12,817,000 last year and 12,474,000 the 1932-41 average. Ginnings through Dec 1 reach 10,560,089 running bales, with harvest area at 21,874,000 acres. State figures for yield and production are listed, showing Missouri through California with varied acreages and outputs. The Census Bureau notes ginnings by state, including Alabama, Arkansas, California, and others, with year-ago comparisons.
Dr. Hilson elected head of Houston County Medical Society succeeding Dr. McFatter and Dr. Burkett as secretary treasurer. Dr. J. H. Campbell named vice president. Burkett moves to board seat with Dr. Coenford. Other board members include Latiojata, Milsons, Bates, and Turner. Senior Board of Censors oversees public health activities.
Allied forces intensified strikes on New Britain and Rabaul as banners declare Japanese inability to hold the area. An aerial report notes a drop in enemy air traffic while 100 heavy and medium bombers with escorts dropped 150 tons on Cape Gloucester, part of a broader 728 ton total.
Atlanta AP reports E. E. Onter vice president of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen announced a strike of A B C railway trainmen set for 11 p m tonight was postponed at the urgent request of the National Railway Mediation Board The unions said the walkout of about 300 trainmen protesting a four cent hourly wage increase granted by the mediation panel could be reinstated if a settlement is reached The road serves two ordnance plants and Georgia Alabama towns with key railway service The strike call was to protest the board's wage decision.
Washington AP reports President Roosevelt directed the Secretary of the Navy to seize and operate the Los Angeles Shipbuilding and Drydock Corp shipyard. The action cites failure to perform work under Navy contracts. New York AP adds a brief related note on Astheny.
Moscow dispatch reports German assaults around Kiev prompted Red Army counter actions in the yakhov area as 1700 German tanks were said buried near the forward front. The fall of the Zas- Ssoka rail junction near Dnieper would disrupt German supply lines and aid Soviet pressure on the Kiev bulge. Three Red Army columns approached Semenkеn from multiple directions, closing to four miles of the gates.
Byrnes calls for a renewed inflation fight as the community prepares a wartime waste paper drive led by Miss Annie Mae Faulk and about ninety Girl Scouts in Dothan. The group will collect old newspapers and paper materials Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the western residential area, with handbills distributed Friday to housewives urging participation. Households should place weighted bundles at the curb to prevent loss during collection.
Washington AP Senator O Mahoney urged all-out price control to curb inflation and ease cost of living. He backed Byrnes call for a line of wage and living cost controls, arguing inequities grew from limited early measures. Byrnes warned that without firm lines on prices subsidies and rail wages there would be uncontrolled inflation. On Page 2.
A War Band rally for Negroes of Dothan and surrounding area features the 60 piece Tuskegee Air Forces Band. The parade begins tomorrow at 1 30 p m at Negro First Baptist Church on West North Street. It proceeds Oates Street Powell and St Andrews to Mein Street and ends at the courthouse with Albert Logue acting as auctioneer in War Bond drive efforts.
Senate Democrats clash over Guffey leadership amid threats of a new Southern party. Byrd demands resignation citing an unholy alliance with Republicans, Bailey warns of potential split as factions call the rhetoric dangerous. Page 5.
President Roosevelt proclaims Saturday January 1, 1944 as a national day of prayer for strength and guidance amid wartime. The call urges Americans in churches and homes to seek divine aid for victory and sacrifice across home front and battle fronts.
London AP reports Rommel launches full scale offensive against Yugoslav partisan territory with Prijepolje falling as Tito’s forces strike back in Croatia. Yugoslav communique claims German atrocities on civilians as Axis reinforcements pour from Greece Albania and Austria.
Preparation of a special voting list for the January 11 1944 Democratic Primary, urged by the Third District Democratic Executive Committee to fill the unexpired term of the late Representative Henry Wostengall. Probate Judge P Poyner said the move raises voter eligibility issues in certain cases.
Washington AP report says the House Ways and Means Committee killed the measure to authorize paid newspaper ads for promoting War Bond sales. The 11 to 10 vote to table stops the bill, with Doughton noting possible future action but offering no clear path. Proponents, led by Cannon, argued ads would bring bond messages to rural communities, while Treasury opposed as a subsidy and interfering with voluntary advertising.
City officials announce codification of traffic ordinances dating to horse and buggy days. Recorder J L Vaughn and City Attorney T E Buoth oversee revised code, removing outdated rules. War time printing limits will curb pamphlet distribution though enough copies stay for police and motorists.
Allied Fifth Army captures summit of Mount Camino and overcomes German positions southwest of Mignano. Troops push to the ridges north and west of Camino and Maggiore as Eighth Army gains along the Adriatic coast. Monastery ridge retaken after counterattacks. Lanciano and the inland road junction face heavy German defense.
Chinese admit Changteh fell after bitter fighting with heavy Chinese casualties. The loss threatens Changsha and opens prospects of a Japanese push into Hunan. Victory gives Japan control of the rice bowl region and severs the Hunen Awe supply line, harming Chinese military capacity.
Stolen furlough fund gifts for a Camp Rucker soldier’s wife rose from 18 to 18 dollars as Dothan residents promise more donations. A shopper’s missing tote with the money occurred in a downtown store lounge. A local businessman sent 16 dollars to The Eagle to aid reimbursement, which the paper will apply to the effort.
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