15 Dec 1943
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1943
Page
1
The article notes war plants facing delays and reduced orders as an epidemic abroad described as a cat fever. Officials report cases traced to Madrid and Germany with higher mortality believed linked to influenza like outbreaks. Strong entities include Madrid and Germany.
The Associated Press reports a sharp fall in fares and a cold wave sweeping from Mimtanipp valley to the Gulf coast. A freeze is forecast tonight from Texas to northwest Florida with subfreezing temps, rain later, and warnings to protect crops.
The World Today reports heavy Allied air blasts over Greece and Yugoslav Partisans inflicting defeats on Axis forces. Fresh Nazi troops surge toward Kiev while British Eighth Army and Soviet fronts push to expand gains, with prison camp detentions and counterattacks shaping the fighting in Ukraine and Haem peninsula.
Allied HQ reports more than 100 American bombers and fighters struck Nazi Greece, targeting Athens and Pir aeus airfields. In Italy and the Adriatic, Canadian and Indian troops edged toward Ortano Harbor, capturing Caldari and taking prisoners. A German commander allegedly boasted of tough Texas fighters amid patrol clashes near Venatro.
Montreal 900000 returns to normal after a 10 hour strike by 5000 municipal workers in police fire and public works. City officials recognize the Canadian Congress of Labor as bargaining agent for police and firemen and public works staff. Return to duty began as skeleton protection by Royal Canadian mounted police and provincial officers. One fire caused a two story house loss. others avoided major disasters despite sub zero temperatures.
In Montgomery Alabama Roy L Smith a Phenix City lawyer and former state representative became the third candidate to qualify for the unexpired term of Representative Henry B Steagal in Alabama's Third District Secretary of State Howell Turner recorded Lt George W Andrews of Union Springs now serving in Honolulu as a candidate Andrews had signaled his intent through his brother but is on active duty A runoff is planned for February if no candidate wins a majority with a special election slated for March 14
Detroit AP dispatch reports Chicago Tribune editor Robert R. McCormick urging a restrained foreign policy and continued U S security guarantees after World War II. He advocated retaining islands and air bases, securing flight rights, and treaties, while opposing world government and urging liquidation of European holdings. He cited failures of the League of Nations and nine power pact compliance, warning soldiers should not be used to push home political aims.
Montgomery AP report says 306 influenza cases were reported last week, up from 270 the prior week and 80 the year-ago period. Health officials note most cases mild and not epidemic. several counties reported five or more cases, while Houston County officials state no officially reported cases.
U S House Foreign Affairs Committee appears ready to back US funding for UNRRA relief and rehabilitation in war torn areas. An Associated Press poll of 24 members shows 16 approving, two undecided, and six not reached, with general support for UNRRA and concern over overlaps. Dean Acheson outlined UNRRA’s structure and mission before the committee.
The nations five railway operating brotherhoods announced a strike to enforce wage demands, set to begin December. Premier Al Sohelly of Iran resigned from the cabinet amid new political conditions after the Tri Power conference. The Senate Banking Committee postponed a vote on ending food subsidies after Kara Barkley’s subcommittee failed to find a compromise. Hugh Cox was nominated by President Roosevelt to succeed Oscar Cox as assistant solicitor general.
Probate Judge Saxon P Poyner announced a special session of the county Board of Revenue next week to address postponed business. The agenda includes farm to market road projects and the possible appointment of a special service officer to manage veterans benefit claims, with date to be set after Poyner’s attendance at an upcoming meeting.
The Attorney General's office in Montgomery ruled on voter eligibility for the special primary. Answering Probate Judge Saxon P Poyner, the opinion states a person who reaches age twenty one during the year is eligible to vote in the January 11, 1944 primary.
Dothan residents awoke to a rare white afternoon as snow fell for the first time in years. Cars picked up white dustings while locals marveled at the sight claiming it was the heaviest snow in 40 years with some recalling heavier falls a long time before. Snowball fights erupted as beginners learned to pack the lumps into walls and the day turned into a festive local memory.
London reports indicate Nazi leaders weigh giving supreme command of the German army to Rommel to bolster anti invasion defenses. Von Rundstedt, a veteran field marshal, is also rumored to be dismissed from western defense duties as part of a broader power shift within Hitler’s inner circle.
Washington AP Senator Lanier urged the Military Affairs Committee to question Lucasey Leese about General Patton’s conduct after a soldier was berated for not wearing leg rings. The senator pressed for precise queries on Patton’s revolver usage, behavior toward the wounded, and whether officers carried pearl-handled weapons.
Sheriff officials announced charges of violating the Sunday law against Fred Herring of Dothan in connection with horse racing events staged on Routh Oates Street last Sunday. Special Investigator Knight filed the charges, Herring posted bond, and no preventive action had been taken by the sheriff’s force before Knight presented the case.
Allied air forces in the Solomons and New Guinea report sustained air offensive over New Britain. From Oct 12 to Dec 12 in communiques by General MacArthur, over 2100 tons of explosives were dropped on Rabaul, Gasmata, and surrounding areas, signaling potential opening of sea lanes to the Philippines.
The article reports captured German soldiers in Italy describing a planned great spring offensive, described here as propaganda. Washington officials insist Germany remains capable of savage counterattacks amid Allied pressure and warn against underestimating German resolve. Public warnings note the enemy may strike locally with costly but possible gains.
New York AP dispatch reports Bulgaria reportedly sent peace feelers to the Allied powers. The Bulgarian government seeks talks to end a war it views as lost, with a possible offer to cede seized Yugoslav and Greek territories in exchange for security guarantees under the Atlantic Charter.
German armored divisions push toward Cherkasy and Kiev region as Soviet paratroopers and ground forces strike near the Dnieper. General Koroteyev and Konev command a rising force of paratroops and armored units aiming at Cherkasy, Smela, and Kirovograd, with the rail hub near Radomyasl under threat and heavy fighting reported along the Dnieper line. The Kiev bulge sees continued German attempts to recapture Radomysl and press toward the Ukrainian capital. The British CBC notes Soviet forces in a tense but not desperate posture in the Kiev area.
In Washington AP Hull rebutted Senator Butler’s charge that the United States funds were lavishly spent to buy South American friendship. Hull said Butler’s statement after his 20,000 mile Latin and South American tour was unfair and unfounded and harmed the good neighbor policy.
Charlie Adams was elected president of the chamber of commerce board at a joint meeting of old and new directors in the chamber office. He succeeds A. D. Carmichael, with Clyde Loern named vice president and Raymond Pawn treasurer. The officers begin a two year term at an early year banquet. Arthur Johnson remains executive secretary and Mrs Sara Hathcock continues as office clerk for another term.
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