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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1943
Page
2
Lightning struck a West Main Street residence near the city edge injuring a window frame but leaving the glass intact. Two occupants, Lt Faulk and his wife, escaped unharmed as firefighters attended to a burning wire and nearby lamp.
Senator Taft of Ohio says Republicans should initiate overtures to Democrats opposed to Roosevelt. He notes dissatisfaction with the administration observed during a Alabama visit and argues for cooperation to recast New Deal policy beyond Roosevelt.
The Moscow broadcast reports new Red Army gains near Orel and Belgorod, with counterattacks driving back German forces. Stalin lauds Soviet stamina and logistics, noting thousands of tanks and aircraft destroyed, and honors commanders and air generals for steadfast defense and counterblows. Immortal glory to fallen heroes is proclaimed.
Alabama Supreme Court overturns a lower decision on an alleged coerced confession. The trial features witnesses from Gordon including Thelma Kemp and Alton Jeffcoat, detailing a car, a shooting, and a struggle around Warren's death. Evidence disputes, a surprise jailhouse confession by Willie Green, and Palmore's contested links leave Warren’s death unsolved.
Amid page one continuation, Pacific Electric moves 300000 to 400000 preservers daily, serving aircraft plants, foundries, and other war industries. Roosevelt told Whitney Nutter that Army trucks would not be used to move the newer apples and warned no action would be taken toward ending the dispute if workers went on strike.
Fragmented OCR text shows a continuation item labeled Number 5 with garbled lines about air and surface tones, observers, and references to Americans and American soldiers. Names, dates, and clear events are unreadable. no coherent facts emerge.
The spree begun when ex husband Cox shot at Stauffer and neighbors, killing Beverly Jane Stauffer and injuring Theodorg Stauffer and Mrs Brooks among others. He fled toward Trueman home, killed the judge, then surrendered after a pursuit and a struggle with Lt. John C. Smith and officers. Trueman, a former Florida legislator, had a long career in law and public service.
Recorder Vaughn reports Col. Dan Jet left scheduling to Camp Rucker commander General Manley. Miltary policy places senior officers in charge when military matters are involved. Vaughn seeks retraction or substantiation of charges. city commission has not decided on further action.
Reports from Stefani and DNB say the Pope spent the day touring the damaged area with one companion. The pontiff had been relieved from BEW duties by President Roosevelt amid clashes with Secretary Jones. Saturday Wallace declined comment but praised the agency, with a State fair speech arranged by labor and civil groups. He will be introduced by R J Thomas of the United Auto Workers CIO.
A naval gun's caliber denotes bore diameter and barrel length. For a 14 inch gun of 45 caliber, the bore is 14 inches and the barrel length equals 45 times the bore diameter, describing a long, powerful artillery piece.
American bombers flying three formations attacked the Heroya factory near Oslo, Norway, delivering heavy bombs. Reports say one Flying Fortress landed in Sweden with its ten crew members safe, amid descriptions of light anti air fire and limited German fighter opposition. The Heroya plant allegedly produced aluminum nitrates magnesium and synthetic cryatite for German war efforts.
Montgomery Alabama AP reports after a 35 year absence the Rebel club opens with an estimated crowd of 6400 to 7000. New Southeasterns League president Boo Goltsmas pinch hits for Jes Engel as opening ceremonies focus on simplicity. Umpires Teambost Johnson and Red Jones add color for the debut of the Montgomery home club once in the Southern League era.
In a contoversy clarified by a Vatican broadcast, the Pope argued the Basilica di San Lorenzo was largely damaged but its crypt and Pope Pius IX tomb remained intact. He cited neutral Vatican status and urged understanding, stating Rome’s churches, like those in England, have suffered in war. The Holy Father emphasized not to inflame hatred and to acknowledge the Basilica’s significance to Catholics worldwide.
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