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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1943
Page
5
A jumble of letters and editorial scraps discuss proposed pay-as-you-go tax reform, urging quicker legislation to prevent default on 1942 taxes. Opinions target Congress, plaintiff Runteree figures, and the public burden, with references to figures like McGil and Jefferson.
The fall of France left a split French fleet in Allied hands. Four ships the Richelieu, Montcalm, Fantasque and Terrible reached U.S. ports to be refurbished and join American and British forces. Set against Axis power, Allied command now includes French units under Giraud and De Gaulle as hopes rise for France.
Congress grilled Mr. Tan about a tax reform proposal praised by supporters and dismissed by critics. Lawmakers pressed for clearer details while noting public confusion over whether the plan would replace or reduce current revenue with new methods.
A special wartime message lauds farmers for extraordinary work with scarce resources. It calls for discipline, planning, and determination to boost production beyond prior records to sustain troops and allies. The piece frames farmers as key contributors to victory, likening them to home-front soldiers.
A cramped reminiscence details how the Secret Service shielded the President from Casablanca to the front lines, including a motor convoy ride across 220 miles. It covers Casablancan security, Arab attendants, and the agents’ tactical ruses to mask the President’s presence, plus remarks on protective measures and planning.
Washington edits reveal Congress ready to curb union power through revamped anti racketeering and compulsory incorporation. Debate highlights include limits on union political contributions, public fund accounting, and a shift against AFL CIO leadership while stressing accountability and broader labor reform to protect workers and the public.
London reports a surge of young dance bands as audiences favor youth over aging orchestras. Musicians say many players are fresh from the forces or unfit for service, earning up to 250 dollars weekly for 24 hours, while average prewar wages were 28 dollars weekly.
AP reports German units in Russia are deployed not for combat but to loot art treasures and rare books. A London source says three companies of this battalion stripped museums and universities in Kiev and Kharkov of old masters paintings and rare volumes.
Laramie AP report recalls Glenn Bennion's hat blown away by wind. A week later Ted Samuel of Kimball, Nebraska, mailed the hat back to Bennion, stamped with his name and address in the band. Bennion speculates the hat crossed the state before arriving in Kimball.
Amid a swift wave of victories, the Red Army recaptures Kurta and Kherkov and presses toward Kharkov. Moscow reports westward pursuit of remnants as German forces retreat to the Dnieper, signaling a major strategic shift and costly operations for both sides.
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