19 Jan 1943
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1943
Page
1
The article records a chaotic meeting in which county officials discuss appointments and votes for the board, naming Sexon P. Poyner as a key figure and noting a payroll and fees issue. Attendees include Fred J. Mul and Walden, with light focus on an attorney’s role and a study of actions.
Sparks announced a temporary pause in liquor licensing while a strict regulation framework is prepared. The city government will license and limit permits, with an Alcohol Control board to be appointed. Two positions remain vacant as appointments proceed.
The World Attleted Press reports British units advancing toward Tripoli and Memelburg while forces near Leningrad and Kharkov intensify. The article notes 13,000 troops surging and ongoing operations across multiple fronts, with German and Nazi forces described as continuing aggressive moves.
Allied forces captured Sanananda village and nearby Banananda Point in New Guinea as American and Australian units closed two Japanese pockets along the Papuan corridor. The advance ended a coordinated drive begun Sunday, with Sanananda Psiot and village taken yesterday.
The House voted to order an investigation of the Federal Communications Commission led by Rep. Cox. He criticized FCC Chairman James L. Ply as the worst bureaucrat and called the FCC setup the nastiest nest of rats in the country, amid a broader push linked to presidential politics.
Alabama and Georgia rivers rose toward flood stage as storms lashed the region. Train service and rail lines were disrupted by washouts while the weather bureau forecast rivers would exceed flood stages in coming days.
CHICAGO AP The Postmaster General Frank Walker, elected chair of the Democratic National Committee, lauds Roosevelt era social legislation as unmatched in history. He vows no interruption to progress and thanks Edward J. Flynn as he departs to Australia, with Roosevelt sending gratitude and best wishes. The committee backs Flynn and Roosevelts wartime leadership while awaiting Senate hearings.
Thousands wear a sterling silver Star of Honor tribute to sons brothers husbands and other relatives serving in the fighting forces. The Eagle offers a Star of Honor made of silver with a sturdy catch for 96 cents plus postage and handling by mail.
Thomas L. Gantt of Dothan is appointed member of the 1st Houston County Selective Service Board No Two. Clerk Charles J. Jackson announced the appointment this morning, effective immediately, replacing J. B. Dowling of Newica reule twe.
Moscow reports Red Army gains across Russia from Lake Ladoga near Leningrad to the Caucasus. Soviet troops widened a five mile corridor as encircled German forces faced renewed pressure near Velikie Luki and Stalingrad while Kharkov’s defense buckles under the winter offensive.
Prime Minister Per Albin Hansson warned Parliament of a possible attack on Sweden and urged maximum defense. He cautioned against appeasement like in Norway and said all must defend the country if war comes. Dagens Nyheter reported Sweden must be ready for blitz attacks, particularly air raids, with Swedes prepared to face war realities.
The Dothan Retail Merchants Association will meet Thursday at 2 pm at city hall to set dates for holidays during the year. Harvey McBryda, committee chairman, said today that all merchants are urged to attend.
Sheriff B. Farmer, starting a new term, announced he would keep the current deputy team. J. T. Casey remains chief deputy with Taft Knight and Clayton Adama as deputies. Heflin and Freddie Moore stay on as jailers.
The Navy said American submarines sank one Japanese destroyer and four additional vessels in Pacific Waters. The communique lists a destroyer, two cargo ships, a transport, and a patrol vessel sunk, plus a large tanker damaged and a small cargo ship damaged. The exact areas were not specified but may include Solomon Islands theaters.
In Los Angeles AP reports Peggy La Rue Satterlee reveals a weekend cruise aboard Errol Flynn’s yacht Sirocco as the prosecution readies more witnesses for a statutory rape trial. The 17 year old Betty Hanten case dominates the count as two juvenile officers are questioned.
Washington dispatch notes pay-as-you-go tax will raise overall personal taxes. Taxpayers must file a 1942 return and make at least a 25 percent payment by March 15. If a broader pay-as-you-go regime is enacted, taxes for 1943 may rise, with possible boosts to the Victory Tax deduction and implications for 1942 income.
In Montgomery Alabama President FDR told miners and the Alabama legislature that the New Deal has yielded vast gains and must be maintained. He urged commitment to war mobilization, praised Allied momentum, and warned against regressing on social programs while supporting wartime production.
President Roosevelt appeals to United Mine Workers to resume production as fuel shortages tighten during wartime. He threatens necessary steps to protect national security if miners refuse, amid a large strike wave in the anthracite fields.
Washington caps report on drafting fathers midyear plans by War Manpower Commissioner Haut Vo Me Nutt. A press conference states no fixed date yet and cites fair notice for men with children. Official method weighs armed forces size to determine timing while offering some certainty to affected families.
AP reports scholars of Labor Fricen Ferkina de clined revisions to a social security plan. Allies in North Africa repulsed anti tank and infantry attacks near Bott Aruda and Pont Wu Fisha as German forces press. Brazilian air force plane shot down near Parahvha canal amid saboteur activity. Parahvha state extends north toward the bridge toward Africa.
A chaotic wartime dispatch describes Axis and Allied forces in Libya and Tunisia. Allied advances reach near Tripoli while Axis lines retreat toward the Tunisian border. Heavy air attacks strike Misurate and coastal targets as operations widen along the frontline.
Prime Minister Attlee, opening parliamentary session, urged Britain to look to 1943 with confidence and quality. He praised Allied coordination, cautioned about French disagreements, and said French authorities cooperate fully while no French troops fight alongside.
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