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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1943
Page
3
Washington authorities postponed wheat quota orders as wartime measures shift to ensure grain supplies. The policy change affects marketing quotas, acreages, and payments tied to wheat, with discussions noting crop conditions and potential fiscal consequences.
Allied air forces hit targets in the north and south Pacific including Munda, Vila, and Kiska. Liberator and B-24 bombers, escorted by P-38s, started fires and damaged facilities while all United States planes returned safely. The Lae and Port Moresby area raids were reported with minimal damage. First Lt Courtney Allason among Lae participants.
The article notes the trans Atlantic service begun May 20 1939 with the Yankee Clipper as the inaugurating craft. Company records show the aircraft has completed over 240 Atlantic crossings.
An Allied spokesman said Germany showed signs of exhaustion after heavy Allied tank and artillery pounding in the hills. Rommel's forces reached within four miles of Thaya la before being halted. Another German column aimed at Tedessa and Albena's Albrd base, with activity near Shiba where French forces hold firm amid thrusts to within six miles. Local official L. F Fountain reported Ma h Thompson, Negra, arrested for liquor law violation with bond set at $190 and confiscation of one pint of whiskey. The account notes sporadic theft knowledge amid local wartime disruptions.
A draft bill would allow higher peanut prices for human use or cattle feed within a government program. The measure, supported by Rep Connen and Rep Pave, seeks to defer penalties and grant the Agriculture Department time to issue proper regulations, aiming to stabilize marketing and pricing. Named individuals include Wickard, Connen, and Pave. the proposal involves the Agriculture Department and federal price controls.
The Army plans to furlough entire units to help harvest seasonal crops amid farm labor shortages. General Joseph T McNarney testified President Roosevelt approved the plan and said individual furloughs are impractical. State Senators and farm leaders press for assurances of harvest aid if shortages worsen.
Soviet and German statements claim continued Russian pressure on the eastern front with gains in the Kursk region and the Ku han valley. Russian forces reportedly captured fortified towns near Orel and inflicting heavy German casualties while attempting encirclements. Berlin reports deny breakthrough along the Donets rim and describe Soviet units as annihilated or dispersed.
A speech by Col Ayers condemns a bipartisan group likened to Wilson supporters who urged world cooperation and Versailles cooperation. He warns that returning to isolation risks endangering the nation as figures like Wallace Willkie and Stassen are cited. The piece portrays looming foreign policy friction and calls for restraint against international engagement.
Sumner Welles stated the U S government hopes Finland will withdraw from the war against Russia soon. He cited longstanding friendship and shared democratic ideals as reasons for expecting Finland to disassociate from Germany and halt military aid to the Axis and its opponents of democracy and liberty.
The report notes a defendant pleaded guilty to murder while only one case, that of Albert Aaron, was scheduled for trial. The Aaron charge is robbery under indictment and the defendant’s other charges were not passed.
Directors of the Dothan Chamber of Commerce will meet Thursday at 10 am in the Chamber offices at City Hall. Arthur Johnson secretary manager announced the gathering, the second meeting of 1943 after an initial session in January. A number of important business matters will be considered and all directors urged to attend.
Market reports show wheat corn and oats pricing for May and Sept futures with bid offers and spreads. Notable figures include May wheat at 140, May corn at 100, May oats at 58.1, with September values around 1.43 and related percentages.
The order replaces temporary measures with permanent requisitions within sixty days, placing ceilings on free pages and setting sample checks of retail prices across major centers. It follows ration point values for dried beans peas and lentils and dried soups, with possible April increases depending on household registrations for new coupon books.
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