22 Feb 1943
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1943
Page
1
Ration book two sign up underway in Dothan and Houston County with volunteer workers aiding registrations during after hours. Officials say the process is progressing on schedule as registrants complete declarations and scheduling continues, with five days left to register for war ration books in the county.
The Associated Press report notes Allied pressure on the Mareth Line in Tunisia while American forces in the Rommel area sustain heavy attacks. Mention of naval damage, air operations over Bremen, and ongoing Allied strategy builds a bleak North Africa theater picture amid leadership and casualty implications.
A roadside accident near Dothan left milles injured after a truck collided with a vehicle on the western road. The injured motorist was taken to hospital for treatment after the collision occurred Saturday evening.
The FDA announced a one cent per dozen price reduction for eggs under the Southern Fresh Shell Egg Program effective today. Prices for Grade A large eggs at Eufaula and Do than Opp Abbeville Newrassle Headland Dadeville Enterprise Slocomb Elba are 33 cents a dozen, with two cents deducted for Grade B and five cents for Grade C. Mediums will be four cents less than large. The program aims to align gov supported prices with seasonal variations and assure farmers of fair prices and markets. Thirty-one Alabama dealers have contracted to buy eggs for Army camps, defense plants, and local trade, assembling in tens of cases for FDA sale. A four cent margin covers grading and inspection costs.
The county War Frice and Ra tioning Board said the state rationing officer Irdy A doney of Montgomery announced that tennis shoes may be purchased by school authorities for athletics. Shoes must be retained by schools and not transferred. Schools may request certificates granting purchase privilege from the state office while rationing continues.
Maggie Burkett of North Famer Street presented a nine and a half inch long egg at The Eagle offices. The egg measured nine and a half inches by an unknown width and weighed several ounces. Burkett raises hens and celebrated this notable poultry feat. The item references an old ocean race noting 1005 as a year with yachts racing from Sandy Hook New Jersey to Tand's End England.
Washington and Tennessee figures push a middle ground after President Roosevelts opposition to McKellars bill. Hatch leads a subcommittee through lengthy hearings and considers standardized administrative procedures to curb bureau abuses without broad Senate confirmation for most execs. The plan seeks a fast court review system while avoiding war effort disruption.
Rural Home Club meetings are announced by county home demonstration agent Fran Mallette. Today the Vicksburg club met at the school and the Bay Springs club with Mrs Eva Wilkerson. Tomorrow Magnolia club meets with Mrs J W Berry. Wednesday Kinsey club with Mrs O M Hughes. Thursday Harmon club at the school and Crosby club with Mrs W T Danford. Friday Columbia RFT club meets with Mrs Sam Thompson and Grangerville Club with Mrs MF Whitehurst.
Soviet forces push west of Rostov toward the Black Sea as Red Army drives capture of Pavelgrad and Krasnograd and seizes coal centers in the Donets basin. Reports note advances near Rostov, Kursk, and Kharkov with mid day communiques detailing progress and captures.
Gandhi's 13th day of fasting enters a crisis as reports say his condition worsened and he was given water after fainting spells. A government communique from Bombay warned that delaying the fast could endanger his life amid ongoing civil disobedience protests by the All India Congress.
Washington reports that synthetic rubber will replace limited natural rubber in hot water bottles ice bags and sundries within two to three months. The move follows the Rubber Director's forecast of tighter supplies and broader resistance to acids oils and greases. Dental suppliers and manufacturers plan a switch to synthetics as production boards enforce restrictions, affecting wages and material use. A separate fire on Main Street damaged roof shingles but caused no injuries. In Pacific waters the 2710 ton Argonaut sank after an attack, with heavy transport losses and reported casualties.
Washington AP reports the War Production Board states no rationing is needed for cigarettes. Domestic consumption in 1942 reached about 236 million pounds, up from 1941, with adequate leaf tobacco supplies and mechanized industry labor. The 1942 crop totaled about 1.4 billion pounds.
The Office of Price Administration announced a new rationing scheme reducing canned goods to about three per person monthly under a point system. The plan aims to stretch scarce supplies from March through September 1944, with a typical family receiving roughly 1390 points monthly to purchase standard size cans of corn beans pears and baby food.
Allies intensify attacks in the Solomons and Burma front as air offensives target Japanese positions. Reports describe carrier and anti aircraft actions, with Japanese forces engaging in several clashes. Ambon and Burma air operations were noted, while Allied raids on Mandalay and the Salween river area were reported.
Government accelerates action to curb illegal cattle slaughter and black market trade. Officials expect swift enforcement, with plans to restrict cattle sales to licensed abattoirs and to intensify inspections within days. Public support and opposition shape the campaign as authorities outline penalties and monitor supply chains.
A clipped AP style notice outlines weekly rationing values and procedures. It directs readers to Page 4 for the full table and point values guiding future food allocations. The schedule mentions ration books and household usage across the week.
RAF planes hit Bremen in a successful raid destroying targets and causing fires. The communiqué says no bombers were missing and the attack involved a large force over northwestern Germany including forces from Hamburg and Hanover.
A window display was looted at a local jewelry shop on Ponter Avenue. Thieves escaped with valuables after smashing the display, leaving glass and debris. Police investigated but had no suspects or leads by morning. the store reported damage and loss.
President Franklin D Roosevelt will address the nation tonight in a major network broadcast. The speech is described as directed to the American people and to allied supporters as the country faces postwar issues. Washington observers note the address comes amid dinner engagements and public interest in wartime leadership.
Allied and axis reports describe Rommel's major attack in North Africa as forces clash near Mareth Line. American troops and British Eighth Army contend with heavy tank and infantry action, with mentions of advances toward Thala Medde and Kasserine Pass as the battle reshapes the campaign.
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