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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1943
Page
7
AP dispatch describes scorched walls and widespread devastation around Kursk with German positions and civilians scarce as Soviet forces advance. Eyewitness reports detail bombed streets, shattered buildings, and prisoners moved under guard toward Field Marshal Paulus’s quarters, amid ongoing bombardment.
A report from Ale MERV AP outlines that schools will keep an unspent portion in the special education fund while overall appropriations remain capped. Gov Chauncey’s interim committee cites problems in vari lt and proposes new measures to streamline funding, including a potential legislative “pool” to consolidate and administer funds, with hopes of reducing state payroll costs.
Fragmented dispatches describe Japanese withdrawal from Guadalcanal and shifting battles near Kursk. Reports mention British advances toward Tunisia and North Africa fronts with heavy movement and strategic positions, while Allied commands track enemy caps and strongpoints under question.
Jefferson County Alabama plans a grand jury session to authorize federal investigators to review motorist B and C gas card records. District Attorney Jim Smith cites possible fraud by 150 to 200 motorists while stressing no aim at board members.
Washington AP reports a one day shoe purchase freeze ends with shoes back on sale. Price Administrator Prendan Brown urges continued use of current footwear and buying only when necessary. About 500000 to 1,000,000 pairs idle in inventory. Under rationing each person gets three pairs per year. The rationing book number 17 starts for the purchase in limited quantities between now and June.
Allied bombers attacked the Tunisian port of Sousse and airfields at Gabes causing fires and aircraft damage. A British submarine reportedly sank four ships off the Italian west coast. The raid faced strong enemy fighter opposition with 18 planes shot down. German controlled Vichy radio said British motorized forces moved near the Tunisian border.
Evansville Indiana. Fire destroyed the Evanavilla hospital for the insane near here today. About 200 inmates escaped and were guarded by police, guards and American Legion members in an outdoor stockade. No known loss of life reported. Origin of the fire undetermined. Seven fire companies fought the blaze as wind hindered efforts. Firemen checked hospital records to see if any patients were missing.
Moscow AP dispatches report Soviet forces penetrating Kursk, a key rail hub, and threatening Kharkov. Front lines say Kursk, held since 11 November, is overrun in places as Red Army advances from multiple directions toward German positions. Russian mobile units push toward Donets basin while Rostov remains under German counterattack.
Senator Downey and Senator Reynolds pressed for a pause in military inductions amid fears of farm labor shortages and insufficient machinery. Wickard testified that food production could suffer without more skilled workers and adequate equipment, even if recruitment targets are raised. A joint session with Gen George Marshall and related committee actions were planned for the coming Wednesday.
London reports Gen Charles de Gaulle denounces the French government in South Africa as baseless and artificial while diverging from Gen Henri Giraud on core issues. Washington coverage notes the War Labor Board will not grant a general wage increase for Big Four packing workers, aiming to stabilize wages at the September 15, 1942 level. Lisbon dispatches say sixteen American survivors of the Charles C Pinkel torpedoed off the Azores were landed at Ponta Delgada aboard the Caritas.
Federal rubber administrator William M. Jeffery said there is no need to widen the 17 state area banning pleasure diving near rubber plants. He noted the synthetic rubber program is progressing, with no plan to extend restrictions this year, following the Kotuta Plant tour.
Dothan stores report brisk shoe sales on the first rationing day as shoppers comply with a three pairs per person annual limit. Employees are mostly unfamiliar with the full rationing program, but know the stamp number and plan details remain on page 2.
United States Deputy Clerk JW Daughtry announced from the Southern District of Alabama office that by January 1 only five criminal cases with no indictments and no civil suits had been filed in Dothan. The five criminal cases involve alleged violations of internal revenue laws and related offenses.
Lieutenant Commander Dudley Morton commands the U S submarine Wahoo which destroyed a Japanese convoy north of New Guinea. The torpedoed transport carried 15 to 6000 troops en route to New Guinea as General MacArthur's advance continues. Wahoo’s executive officer Lieutenant Richard H O Kane and Morton’s remarks highlight the squadron’s bold strike against Japanese forces.
Knocks confirms admission of Japanese troops leaving Guadalcanal for Bolomona after mission, Berlin reports say. Tokyo radio and OWI notes reveal evacuation of Buna airfield in New Guinea, with casualty counts and losses totaling about 25,008 enemy troops, 189 aircraft and heavy weapon destruction amid MacArthur advances.
A Washington driven push calls for a congressional inquiry into planned reductions in newsprint supply that could affect newspapers nationwide. Key figures include Warburton Hoards head Arthur Wakerman and WPE consultant Donald Bierling, with a forum set for Capitol Hill and potential hearings next week. Political figures Pendley and Anater Michigan Kepthlivann are cited amid debate on press costs and industry impact.
Prime Minister Churchill told the House of Commons he will make a statement on the war situation including reference to a new war effort and the creation of a national defense plan after returning from North Africa and the Middle East. Foreign Secretary Eden announced three days would be devoted to Beveridge social security reform proposals with wide public interest.
The House committee on appropriations presented a bill proposing over a billion dollars to accelerate the Maritime Commission toward its goal of five merchant ships daily by May. Most funding targets war-related programs including the Veterans Administration and Aeronautics, with total proposed at 44,482,000 below current year funding.
Allied headquarters report air strikes against Japanese positions on the Aroe Islands. Dutch and Allied forces attacked coastal jetties and depots, causing large fires and destroying several targets near the Japanese base. Air operations continued to disrupt enemy defenses from Avataba to western Lowlands.
A county survey details resurvey and proposed construction of a bridge near Omusses Creek along the county line. Judge Poyner notes the bridge would shorten a curve from 60 to about 23 degrees, with half funding from Henry County due to local interest in completion.
AP dispatch reports Japanese forces on Guadalemal Island have capitulated, opening a new phase for U S operations in the Solomon Islands. High-level notes suggest renewed Allied assaults may target flanking positions while cautioning that conflicting moves and uncertain terrain complicate planning.
Washington report on a three year plan by the Peanut Administrative agencies to sell and move peanuts to growers. It mentions collaboration with grower cooperatives including the Southwestern Peanut Growers Association and Peanut Cooperative, outlining proposed planting plans for the southern region and the need for action yesterday.
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