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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1943
Page
6
Report discusses 501B and C license restrictions on fuel use and mileage, with Wilkerson noting monthly limits and OPA regulations. Mentions taxis seen beyond permitted distances and authorities considering enforcement steps as officials reference Band C holders and supplemental gas allocations.
A chaotic battlefield report describes Amecian forces advancing toward a major German base with Janes aiding the push. Rostov faces threats to its surroundings as 1,000,000 troops potentially confront the front. Night raids devastate Palermo, with 48 killed and 72 injured. In the Mediterranean, ships are sunk and air attacks persist as Rommel withdraws, while Libyan fronts see heavy fighting and Italian units retreat near Tripoli.
City Commissioner Dr L Bates announced that Airport Bus Co withdrew its bid leaving W G Espy and John D Ayres as the remaining applicants for a city bus franchise. A City Hall discussion followed a note from the Office of Defense Transportation urging transportation support for the war effort. Espy and Ayres plan to provide details to the ODT to gain approval and establish service for Dothan residents.
Washington AP report describes a classified booklet on proposed legislation to create a new super agency for military production. Stimson and Maj Gen Surles initially denied knowledge, later acknowledged existence. Copies were given to reporters with strict non quoting limits, citing long standing policy against discussing pending bills.
Washington AP reports Congressional farm spokesmen weighing a request to President Roosevelt to raise farm prices and release agricultural labor from military service. Senators Bankhead and Thomas said final decision lies with the President, while Fulmer and Byrnes discuss a minimum acceptable proposal.
Houston County farm committeemen were instructed to fill out the 1948 farm work sheet for maximum war production. Chairman Jesse A Culbreth said the planning sheet will be shared at community meetings after Farm Mobilization Day on January 12. Committeemen will then visit farms to discuss the program and collect sheets for filing with the county war board.
Thomas M. Taylor, 50, Chilton County tax collector and local business figure, died when his Kia struck a bridge rail four miles south of Clanton near the scene of a previous fatal wreck. He was alone in the car at about 8 am. He left a widow, his mother Mrs T G Taylor, and several brothers.
President Roosevelt said at a 4 press conference he plans to submit data and facts on Social Security to Congress but may not propose specific legislation yet. He stressed study will take time and urged non controversial aims, acknowledging differing methods.
President Roosevelt backed a pay-as-you-go tax plan but warned the Treasury would face losses if current taxes are forgiven. He noted the issue of immediate versus long-term impact and suggested any relief would likely span the lifetimes of present taxpayers.
In Morgantown area a nine mile Pursglove No 15 mine fire trapped twelve workers after starting at about 4 am. Rescue teams from Monongalia and Marion Counties converged as 60 men were at work nearby. past mine disasters loom nearby with sensitivity to earlier explosions.
Rubber Director William M. Jeffers said the synthetic rubber program needs unhampered priority for 65 to 70 percent of plant construction to prevent a catastrophe in military and industrial transport. He urged not extending a driving ban nationwide, citing possible consumer cooperation and reuse of reclaimed rubber.
An amendment to the curfew law would require all children under seventeen to stay off city streets after 9 pm unless with a parent or guardian. County welfare official C L Collins announced the ordinance before the City Commission for approval.
London dispatch describes Capt. Harry W. Sichard from Baltimore and his ground crew at a British air base restoring damaged aircraft. They routinely repair bombers like a Fortress with torn leading edges and other battle damage to get planes back in the fight.
Allied forces led by French and American camel corps captured Tanout Maller near the Tunisian border, 18 miles from Tiaret and 200 miles southwest of Tripoli. Italian casualties were reported at 250. Air strikes hit targets near Souk Ahras, Gabes, and Palermo, Sicily, with limited reconnaissance due to cloud cover.
The CIO plans in 1963 to abolish the Dies Committee and poll tax laws, seek tax reform without a sales tax, and pursue universal rationing. President Murray announced at a CIO conference that the Dies Committee has disrupted labor and government, and should be denied further Congress funds.
AP reports that an Allied convoy reached North Russian port without losses after a recent battle off North Cape. Canada restricts Newsprint deliveries to a fraction of average due to wartime orders. Washington notes the Petroleum Industry War Council urges more action to prevent fuel shortages in January and February. New Delhi hosts U.S. envoy William Phillips visiting to discuss inclusive party talks.
Allied aircraft pressed a two hour battle off the NE New Guinea coast, sinking two large transports and damaging a third while shooting down numerous fighters. The communique also notes near total Papuan campaign victory and the destruction or severe damage of many enemy ships since July 28.
Washington reports the Army Air Forces bombed Japanese targets at Kiska in the Aleutians and at Munda in the Solomons. No results are confirmed. Liberator heavy bombers struck shore installations at Kiska on January 1. Marauder medium bombers attacked the Munda airfield on January 7. Naval spokesmen had limited details beyond the communique.
War Washington APA prescribes fresh limits on paper use across printing, packaging, and goods. WCally, shortages of wood pulp prompt revised controls to boost nonfibrous material usage while restricting boxboard and gift carton production. Estimated savings reach 225000 tons yearly, about ten percent of 1943 demand, enabling substitution in merchandise packaging.
Soviet reports say Red Army broke through across the Don toward Rostov, pushing to within miles and threatening a trap for German forces in the Caucasus. Troops advancing through Bolshaya Orlovka and Shaminka and Tapiiin on the Don and Sal rivers, with diversions to the Caucasus, as Germans resist. Meanwhile, Axis evacuation of Tuzhev and mine-heavy roads noted. Stalingrad fighting continues with trench and dugout clashes near Velikha Luk.
A Pensacola report says 62 year old Walton farmer Dave Pivens found wrecked plane remains near Nefunak Springs while en route to work. The find was linked to missing pilot Wagner. a $2,000 reward was offered by Pittsburg Sun Telegraph and a local Johns town official.
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