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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1943
Page
1
A messy OCR fragment discusses a three year term set by the commission with a March 18 date and February 13 fee details. It notes incumbent qualification concerns, prior defeat by two votes, and uncertainty about a October 1 start for a police department post.
A new county supervisor aims to shape war planning with a focus on port equipment, roads, and highway management. The incoming official, tied to the Revenue office, will lead a staff with a long tenure and emphasize organizational structure, expeditions, and materials logistics.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests military action and pursuit but lacks coherent entities or events to define a specific headline or summary. No identifiable persons, organizations, places, dates, or outcomes are clearly present for an accurate card.
Secretary of Agriculture Wickard signed an order delegating OPA authority to ration evaporated and condensed milk jams jellies preserves fruit butters pickles relishes processed fish and shellfish and food products containing fats The move expands CPA rationing previously announced for canned and bottled fruits vegetables juices and frozen fruits and vegetables. This first notice outlines the list of products to be rationed under a point system starting next month.
In a narrow caucus vote Democrats rejected Rep. Vito Marcantonio’s bid for the Judiciary Committee amid Southern opposition. The New York congressman, a Labor member long accused of links to “Communist front” groups, defended his record against poll tax and lynching fights. Democrats called the move a gesture to preserve House unity atop the fragile majority.
Atlanta reports new wartime rules from Harold Ickes petroleum administrator. After January 2 stations may choose between two schedules: up to 73 hours per week and 12 hours per day, or continuous operation at 24 hours.
The Eagle offers sterling silver Star of Homer pins as a tribute to service members. Priced at 26 cents each plus postage, these pins are available by mail order through the store. The promotion encourages families to show pride in their loved ones in uniform.
The Alabama legislature adjourned after a nine day organization meeting and will reconvene May 4. Governor Sparks outlined plans to eight interim committees to draft bills, with department heads invited to submit needs as Congress-style finance, education and other panels prepare interim activity. A joint session heard Senator Lister AIM’s censure of critics of the administration.
Solomon Baxter county superintendent of education said last year 170 county teachers were employed and 55 have taken other occupations. Of these, five are in the armed services, thirteen married, eight quit the profession. twenty-six left so far. Among the remainder twenty-nine, three died and twenty-six teach elsewhere or hold other jobs. Substitutes fill many vacancies. Defaramertsa unt the ear of acheo have been granted five or with tanchers, Waxter added, and more vacancies will exist to June.
Allied forces report sinking at least 445 Japanese naval and merchant ships as submarines, warships, and planes push back Japan’s supply lines in the Pacific. Axis sources note a shipping shortage as Japan shifts to Chinese type junks to ease transport blockage.
Wilkes-Barre PA AP The United Mine Workers threatened dishonorable expulsion for striking miners who refuse Roosevelt’s noon deadline to return to work. District 1 voted to stay out as workers anger grows over government stance. Troops or government action feared as war effort and safety pressures rise.
Washington observers view North Africa tensions as a microcosm of postwar world peace efforts. The axis defeat in Tunisia, French factions splitting, and criticism of Murphy spark debate on leadership, unity, and the future governance of liberated regions under Eisenhower and Roosevelt policies.
London endured the heaviest daylight assault since the Battle of Britain as German planes bombed schools and neighborhoods. At least 11 attackers were shot down by British fighters. a school blaze killed many children, with debris searches ongoing. The raid involved 40 to 100 fighters over Kent and Sussex, met by RAF interception amid anti aircraft fire.
New York AP reports the Office of War Information says Tokyo radio declared Premier Hideki Tojo ill and that the 82st Diet would recess until Jan 27. The Domne Radio from Tokyo indicated Tojo was suffering a cold but expected to recover by Jan 27 as Diet reconvenes tomorrow.
A meeting of the commerce agriculture committee and the venlock committee will be held Monday January 25 at City Hall to set the fat stock show date and outline the show program. General chairman Josge Forreater announced plans and duties.
Allied Eighth Army pursues Field Marshal Rommel toward Tripoli with western and inland wings closing in on Tarhuna and Hommel. Reports say the pursuit has reached Jebel Nefusa forests and coastal road advances by Montgomery’s forces as Axis forces retreat northward toward Tripoli.
In Senate hearing Edward J Flynn denied charges as he argued his post as minister and deputy sheriff roles followed New York custom. Howland Bhaw defended the State Department position noting Australian approval occurred before the Senate review. Opposition Senator Bridges pressed for clarification on actual deputy appointments amid questions about Flynn's qualifications and credibility.
AP dispatches report Ming Nell Farrar declining appointment as supervisor of the Tutwiler prison at Whampka. Other items note British naval action in the central Mediterranean with thirteen enemy ventela destroyed and U S plans for military shipments to Busia including tanks pianos and vehicles.
Moscow reports from Henry C Cassidy that Soviet forces advanced on multiple fronts toward Kharkov and Leningrad, claiming German lines broke under pressure. Russians said 66 German divisions were badly mauled with 38 largely ineffective, and encirclements near Voronezh and Leningrad tightened. Prisoners and towns were seized as the Red Army pursued a widening offensive across northeastern Ukraine and the Caucasus region.
Chile announces a break in diplomatic ties with Germany Italy and Japan after a close Senate vote approving President Rios action. Baroness Von Schoen, wife of the German ambassador, traveled by train toward Argentina, leaving Argentina as the sole remaining Axis link in the Americas.
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