24 Feb 1943
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1943
Page
1
Fragmented text outlines debates over appropriations and emergency needs in government during wartime, with references to service, funding scrutiny, and defense actions. Names and specifics are unclear, but discussants call for adjustments and accountability in war measures and selective service as the inquiry proceeds.
County farmers face a 2 5,000 acre peanut plan with a 66,000 acre allotment. Ling says penalties apply for failing to meet the war goal, with payments between ninety and 120 percent of the allotted acreage. Five dollars per acre for under ninety percent. A comprehensive wartime crop account will follow.
Fragmentary Associated Press copy reports weather, military moves, Allied actions, and Soviet countermeasures, with garbled names and places. Mentions Allied air support, German threats, Russian advances, and Pacific theater including Rabaul and Timor. notes Gandhian radio activity and a casualty figure of about 1000 in an attempted strike.
Allied dispatches report Rommel forced to retreat after a major defeat by Allied and British troops in Tunisia. Montgomery's Eighth Army advances at Axia defenses while Germans pull back from the Kasserine Gap toward Fenana. Reports say Rommel’s tanks neared Thala, with heavy artillery duels near Mareth Line.
The White Rock Packing Co of Dothan faced injunction proceedings in federal court by the OPA for alleged violations of meat slaughtering and price regulations. Charges include delivering more than permitted meats and selling ungraded beef. Hearings set before Judge C B Kennamer in Montgomery.
B P Poyner Jr chairman of the Houston County Chapter of the American Red Cross announced six community committee chairmen to aid the campaign. The listed leaders include Karl Oakley Columbia Reuben Wright C O Adams Ashford J T White Cottonwood Mrs M Mademe Webb and Mrs D G Andress Madrid. The drive is set to begin March 3 after an earlier notice that it would open the first week of March.
Allied report says five Flying Fortress crews under Gen Douglas MacArthur dropped bombs on a Japanese cruiser or large destroyer in Rabaul harbor New Britain, scoring hits within 25 feet of a 7,000 ton cargo vessel. The raid touched off fires and involved further attacks across the Southwest Pacific.
Hundreds of registrants crowded centers to receive War Ration Book Two as the registration drive nears the midway point. Dothan sites shift to Young Junior High on Dusy Street for better access while Howell school on West Burdeshaw reports rising turnout. Officials say the vast registration of Houston County residents proceeds smoothly with volunteers and teachers aiding the process and families stockpiling canned goods will register stocks of cans and bottles too.
The Berlin radio broadcasts a proclamation by Adolf Hitler on the anniversary of the National Socialist party foundation. He declares that enemies misjudge the nation's path and that Germans will marshal all energies for war. The Munich announcement frames it as call for united effort and power. CHENGDU CHINA: China ends the 1889 treaty with France over Kwantung lease and sends troops to Kwantungwan to protect French Indo-China interests, amid Japanese domination.
Navy reports a South Pacific air and ground campaign starting Sunday through yesterday. Japanese raids attacked US positions on Santo Island and the Nggela group. US planes struck targets near Guadalcanal Vila and the New Georgia group with bombers and fighters.
New York AP report cites a New York leather council finding widespread black market hide shipments. Untraceable hides likely come from illicit channels, with experts unable to quantify sources. The analysis notes a dramatic rise in undetected hides moving through packing houses and melt facilities, affecting supply chains nationwide.
Government and press officials push for a united wartime information campaign to rally American citizens. The piece notes editorials and advertisements urging readers to support rationing and national effort, citing statements by press directors and wartime leaders.
Column warns food shortages in India could worsen political upheaval and strain Allied efforts. It notes grain imports from Australia and Canada, sea-peril routes, and a population of about 400 million facing hunger. The piece stresses potential unrest if hunger deepens.
Washington AP report shows lawmakers pushing to raise the draft age for single and childless men 36 to 45 to meet manpower needs. Senator Wheeler and Agriculture Committee chair Staith back an exemption for fathers with families, while McNerney notes the Army could mobilize more personnel as global fighting continues. Turn to No. 3 on Page 4.
A speculative wartime column where George predicts Germany’s defeat next year with Britain and the United States rallying military forces. The piece contemplates Allied strength, strategic options, and the potential end of the war despite uncertainties.
A statement from the county War Prize and Rationing Board chairman says whalers, canners, and dealers must report inventories of canned goods and bullion on March 31. March operations require reporting the amount of buabeam done in the first month.
Washington news notes rising discontent with War Manpower Chairman Paul McNutt as the House Military Committee backs a two fold push. A sub committee will investigate federal civilian worker deferments and government contract industries while seeking legislation to grant draft deferment priorities for fathers. The probe may focus on the Washington Mint and other Government operations, with about a million draft age civilian workers cited.
A small formation of Japanese bombers and fighters attacked the American airbase in Ansam province yesterday afternoon. Casualties were light and no material damage reported. The U S Army Air Force communique noted the raid came from a high altitude by Jaye ancae planes.
The report notes Gandhi's condition shows slight improvement amid Britain’s war statements. It cites India's government and King George VI endorsing measures to detain Congress leaders including Gandhi to prevent any unorthodox release by fasting.
Soviet forces advanced toward Orel amid a wider push from Kharkiv, with reports of heavy fighting north of Kutek and near Koarkoy on a broad front. The Soviet briefing described tanks and infantry driving toward key targets while German counterattacks sought to blunt the offensive, as civilians faced occupation conditions and saw infrastructure targeted in combat zones.
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