12 Dec 1943
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1943
Page
1
The article outlines debates over county government actions and a proposed amendment to allow mayoral salaries. It notes voter attention for the November general election and potential legislative steps in 1945. It also describes police traffic enforcement trends, noting repeat offenders and a rise in fines, with emphasis on the impact of enforcement on road safety.
Allied forces press toward Cesena from the south as Lt. Gen. Mark W. Clark’s Fifth Army fights a fierce battle near San Piatra and Migmane on the central front. Units pushed from the north bank of the river into rebuilding zones, while others advance in the southern corridor.
Washington AP The 1940 campaign charges that Willkie supporters sought to buy votes at the Republican convention prompt Willkie to offer to testify before a Senate elections subcommittee. He indicates willingness to appear and undergo unlimited questioning, as committee members show openness to inviting him.
Washington AP reports Price Administrator Chester Bowles cut pork item point values across the consumer table, excluding variety meats and canned meats. Effective 12:01 am Monday, pork cuts like roasts and bacon drop one point per pound, fresh ham two points, and sausages with pork only fall one point in dry and cured varieties.
Washington AP reports Selective Service ordered draft boards to delay calling Pearl Harbor era fathers and to seek more young single men for service. Lt Col Francis V. Keesling said deferments for registrants under 22 would be limited, reducing occupational deferrals except for valid mandatory cases.
In Montgomery Alabama Democrats in the Third District await formal candidates for the March 14 special election to succeed the late Henry Atea Gall. Gessner T. McCorvey said a special primary is set for January 13 with a February 8 runoff if no candidate wins a majority. qualifications and a $50 fee must be filed by December 30 with the Secretary of State.
Dolhas attorney will serve as president of the Houston County Bar Association succeeding W. C. Farmer. Election of Lee as incoming president was made Friday at the final meeting of the association for the year. Frank Pridgen of De than was parced vice president to succeed Alex Wood of Columbia. Klimbeth Espy and O. L. Tomphkine of Dethan were reelected secretary and treasurer. The meeting featured Morace Hall, editor of The Magis, as guest speaker. Officers take office in January.
London reports indicate Allied efforts to align Yugoslav rival governments with a coordinated big drive against Germany in 1944. Foreign Secretary Eden, back from Cairo and Teheran, said results were very good as UN leaders push to marshal military and political actions. Berlin claims Rommel inspected northern defenses amid growing Allied material shipments via Transcaspian routes.
London AP report describes a furious day and night battle as Allied planes and warships repelled a pack of about 20 German U boats. The escort managed to bring two convoys safely through with minimal losses while submarines drew heavy anti air fire.
Yugoslav Partisans in Slovenia repelled a major German offensive as Tito appeals urged civilians to evacuate enemy towns. Allied air support for Partisans continued, with British radio noting sustained aid and praise from Partisan leaders at Allied force headquarters. German reinforcements pushed into the Balkans, but no decisive victory so far.
President Roosevelt outlined the grand Mediterranean strategy to General Eisenhower at Carthage as Allied leaders finalize a plan for attacks on Germany from the south, east, and west. The White House reported the four hour session occurred during Roosevelt’s trip from Tehran and Cairo with Churchill.
London reports reveal 709 influenza deaths in a single week as Britain braces for the coldest months. Officials note rising hospital admissions and compare current tolls to wartime records, though not reaching the 1918-scale plague. The wave is shaping concerns for January February and March shortages in care.
General Henry A. Arnold, chief of the US Army Air Forces, predicted during a European tour that German resistance would fade under sustained Allied air attacks. He said if Germany isn’t knocked out by the next invasion, they would be too groggy to mount effective defense. Aircraft like the Flying Fortress and Liberator were described as key to the new bombing effort.
Washington AP The United Nations warned Bulgaria Hungary and Romania they must share the consequences of Nazi defeat and overthrow Hitler’s puppets, urging peoples to reject their regimes. Secretary of State Cordell Hull issued the message on the war’s second anniversary, amid Allied bombings and signs of domestic pressure in Bulgaria and Hungary.
Houston County's farm-to-market road system has been accepted for approval by State Highway officials. County road supervisor Mullinga said the plan was submitted for formal approval and praised the county’s program.
London AP reports American Flying Fortresses Liberators and accompanying Lightning Thunderbolt fighters bombed Emden harbor by daylight. Seventeen bombers and three fighters were lost. Fire and smoke covered over half a mile square as German defenses claimed many enemy planes.
U S heavy bombers from the Seventh Air Force raided Mili Atoll in the Marshall Islands for the third time in two days. The operation damaged air strips and installations with light material damage and a few wounded. Japanese fighters contested the raid but failed to halt the assault.
A subcommittee of coal operators and the United Mine Workers agreed Saturday on a contract closely matching wage and working conditions of the Ickes-Lewis deal. Approval by the War Labor Board and a joint conference vote are pending. The pact covers about 67 percent of soft coal output and includes a $40 underground travel time settlement, with back pay claims waived.
Germans launch waves of infantry and tanks in a large assault west of Kiev aiming to retake the Ukrainian capital. Russians report heavy losses for Germans but claim counterattacks and terrain gains. Moscow dispatches cite tank battles, artillery and air activity as front lines shift around the Dnieper bend and Cherkasy region. Eddy Gilmore cites Kiev bulge as a major WWII engagement.
Dothan Post of the American Legion renews efforts to obtain a county service officer. Alvin Mount says nominees will be presented to the Board of Revenue, with two candidates to be recommended by the Dothan Legion. The board may revive the county service office plan once enough nominations are before it.
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