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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1943
Page
9
A garbled OCR fragment references House committees, contention over a “financial well” idea, opposition to forgiveness of debts, a possible plea after a firing, and mentions New York Beart and average tax needs. Names and places are unclear due to the OCR quality.
Clyde O. Lovern reports Houston purchases of 243 644 50 in war bonds while National Bank Trust caput and First National Bank tally 118 850 and 17 000 75 respectively. County post offices and others surpass earlier monthly marks, with states noting record sales as efforts to promote bond buying intensify.
Fragmentary report notes naval battles and air operations with mentions of British forces and a general in leadership. The text references submarine activity and possible ship sinkings, but details are unclear due to damaged source.
The Benate War Investigating committee reported a critical steel shortfall, citing big company opposition to expansion, delayed War Production Board conversions, and a revamped scrap collection program. It noted the U S would produce far less steel than needed for major war demands despite near world-leading output.
United States Attorney Jim OC Smith instructed the FBI in Birmingham to arrest immediately any person found violating Selective Service Act regulations in the North Alabama District. Draft boards reported 500 to 600 violations and Smith vowed to clean up the situation, saying registrants should be familiar with duties under the act and its amendments.
The Houston County War Price and Rationing Board announced that all tire applicants must present tire inspection reports and ration books before tires are granted. Holders of "B" books must have tires inspected by Feb 28 and "A" holders by March 31, with every replacement tire requiring vehicle inspection by authorized inspectors before consideration.
A Houston County Tax Collector report shows a small number of eligible voters paid poll tax twice due to a double payment. The collector, A. W. Gwaltney, said refunds or voided payments will affect figures for the year and many registrants settled the error by paying again before the deadline.
In the Southwest Pacific United States and Japanese naval forces maneuver for position ahead of a likely major clash over Guadalcanal airfield control. Both sides exchange aerial blows as navy reports show ongoing engagements. Japanese night bombing of American vessels near Guadalcanal was reported for January 29, with outcomes not disclosed.
Petroleum Administrator Ickes backs a nationwide ban on pleasure driving with modifications for areas lacking alternatives. He would extend the Eastern States ban to all regions where it boosts air resources for essential use and opposes a relaxation of the ban by March. He stresses winter warmth and stockpiling during summer.
ABC purchases more than 200 pints of liquor seized in a Dothan raid last year and condemned by courts for 262.50 paid to the Circuit Court clerk. Sheriff B G Farmer led the seizure after illegals selling was found. Keener Bexley and Judge D C Halstead led the case through Court of Appeals and Supreme Court, affirming the decision. The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board then issued rules for such cases, with seized whiskey sent to ABC in Montgomery and sold at reduced prices in state stores.
London AP reports a U S air force member received the Purple Heart today. Names listed include Lieutenant Norman R Piote of 265 Temple Airest Whitman Wass and sergeant George W Gullfond from routswo Newton di for actions in the AEF.
RAF bombers attacked Hamburg in a night raid with large fires left burning. The British War Ministry said 16 planes are missing and the raid involved over 300 bombers, continuing the campaign against Germany’s U boat program.
NEA telephoto map depicts British French and American forces assaulting German positions across Tunisia. Frontline action is reported near Bolggprada, Faid, Mukoassy and Ouara with Allied units pressing operations against enemy defenses.
British and American forces reported the destruction of 14 ships as Allied actions in the mid Mediterranean near Tunisia pressed the campaign. Hill 648 was seized northeast of Bou Arada in the Jebel Mansour area as the Axis defense line showed weak points. American air units captured Sened and established positions east of Maknassy, taking Italian officers prisoner while Allied bombers attacked Gabes and nearby targets.
Washington and Chicago reports detail wartime safety stats for 1942. The National Safety Council cites 93 000 U S deaths and 9 500 000 injuries in 1942, with nonfatal worker injuries enough to pause shipbuilding and aircraft output for 54 days. Despite losses, all-accident toll fell 8 percent from 1941, while traffic deaths dropped 30 percent to 27 200. Economic loss from accidents reached about 3.7 billion.
Negotiations proceed to secure funding for a county road department warehouse project. Supervisor Faed Mulling reports progress as plans advance to hire next week and begin ground work for a foundation. Spur track facilities and Cortonwood avenue alignment described. Board of Revenue to discuss at Monday meeting.
Reports from London detail Hitler exploring a peace initiative via Spain or Sweden as Casablanca talks seed a potential negotiated settlement. Disarray in Axis lines and disaster at Stalingrad push Berlin to test options, while Franco and Moltke’s Madrid mission stirs cautious speculation. Dispatches note neutral observers and Nordic chatter on terms and potential demonstrations of German willingness.
Tuskegee Institute continues George Washington Carver’s scientific program led by 31-year-old Austin W. Curtis Jr. since 1985. Curtis helped develop a breakfast cereal and artificial leather from common pumpkins and produced low-cost paint from Alabama clay. A draft group was inducted at Fort McPherson and left for reception center duties, listing several named draftees among others.
Athens reports a new crop incentive plan by the Department of Agriculture offering up to 50 dollars per acre to encourage full production for the coming season. The payment fund totals 2 million dollars with variable rates by crop and farm size, aiming to boost peanut, corn, and tobacco yields and offset increased labor and transport costs cited by farmer Bierdlove.
A garbled bulletin reports General Kheojuyu Hayeshi of Japan, aged 67, as premier in 1837, described as a key but inaccurately dated figure. Berlin radio claims fifteen US parachute troopers landed in Spain and may be returned to Portugal frontier. a dispatch also notes an anti-Nazi underground movement among workers in Renon with life and pistols cited.
Soviet authorities announced another day of mid noon communiques detailing German advances near the Black Sea corridor. Reports describe advances northwest of Voronezh toward Krasny Liman, captures at multiple rail hubs, and intensifying pressure around Kharkiv and Voronezh as German forces push toward key junctions and fortifications.
OPA streamlines rent control procedures easing licensing and regulatory hurdles. The department issued new guidelines to simplify approvals and enforcement, aiming to speed up housing process while maintaining protections.
The Stars of Honor, sterling silver emblems, are widely bought by American Legion members and families with loved ones in the Army, Navy, Coast Guard or Marines. Sold at 25 cents in the era and 20 cents by mail, the pins are worn nationwide from coast to coast as a patriotic tribute.
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