27 Jul 1943
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1943
Page
1
Allied forces push through northeastern Sicily breaking heavy German counterattacks. Air forces repel a major attempt to reinforce by shooting down 21 Junkers 52 transports over Messina Strait. Two large German 323s were shot down by RAF Beaufighters as Axis losses mount across the front.
In the Orel sector heavy rain slowed the Soviet advance while fierce fighting continued. Reports say German infantry regiments with 50 to 70 tanks delayed the Russians near Orel. Soviet dispatches note high German losses as they counter attacked to hold the city and relieve Bryansk, with actions referenced in the Knight communique.
Dothan city commissioners approve an ordinance to curb vagrancy by making able bodied idlers and idle persons work, shift burden of proof to defendants, and impose fines or up to six months in jail for violators. Recorder Vaughn notes penalties apply within the city and police jurisdiction.
Reports from Washington and Rome indicate Italy nears unification toward surrender while Churchill hints at peace talks. Allied air forces strike in Sicily and Messina as German counterattacks and rapid prisoner totals unfold. Red Army advances threaten Nazi rail links near Orel with village takeovers. RAF bombs Hamburg. Pacific waters see a major assault with heavy air and naval bombardments.
Washington AP reports the Office of Price Administration raises butter to ten points per pound starting August 1, lowers lard, salad and cooking oils to four points, and cuts meat items from rationed lists. Fresh pork backbones and feet become ration-free due to ample supply. Canned pork feet, bone in, set at one point for August.
Houston County health department reports no funds available for mosquito control work. R B Collier, county sanitation officer, says city funds for labor and materials were cut after City Commission 414, leaving no assistance from the health department. Previously the city supplied materials and two men to conduct control efforts.
President Roosevelt proclaims September 9 as the start of a Third War Loan campaign and urges Americans to “check the warteek” with bond purchases. Treasury Secretary Morgenthau sets a goal of 15,000,000,000 and Roosevelt calls for substantial funds to finance the war effort.
New AP dispatches from New York and London report unconfirmed signals that German units are advancing through the Brenner Pass into Venetia Lombardy and Piedmont. The note says full implications remain unknown while a separate AP summary credits OPA with stabilizing wartime rents but notes powers exceeded by Congress. Allied daylight raid targets Zee Brugge and Belgian Dutch airfields.
Two arrests occurred within a day in Chester Pearce of Do than linked to liquor law violations. Other detentions included Cecil Lawrence and William Carmichael for aggravated assault, a group of five men charged with drunkenness, a Negro woman for keeping late hours, and Edward Williams held on concealed weapon charges. one driver faced license violations.
Cadet Lee Andrew Sarter Jr the happiest man at Napier Field as he nears graduation and awaits his fiancée Miay Lorraine Perott from San Luis Obispo California The couple plan to marry in the chapel after he receives silver pilot wings and is commissioned a second lieutenant The unusual courtship has spanned high school and the University of California and features accolades from Napier Field instructors and a guest invitation extended to Miss Perorti who arrived from the West yesterday Turn to 2 Page 2
President Roosevelt plans a half hour national radio address at 8 30 p m to discuss major war and home front matters It will be carried on all networks and follows recent Allied offensives in the Pacific theater and debates over domestic wartime policies.
The county War Price and Rationing Board announced changes to allow ration holders of IA OE VE and R Karoline coupons to use rations beyond fixed periods until renewals. An amendment replaces expiration dates with earliest renewal dates for certain vehicles. B books will be renewed for three months and tailored to mileage. holders may use unredeemed coupons and new books will be issued to match travel needs.
Captain Walter K Chambers of Ensley Alabama, the most decorated Alabama officer in the Pacific, led air operations as a bomber pilot. Lieut Gen Millard Harmon awarded multiple honors including the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with clusters. Other recipients include Maj Branley Larsen, Capt Joe Payne, Staff Sgt James Crooks, and Sgt Wilson Ford with varied decorations for courage and service.
London reports say German spokesmen claim Italy’s change in government does not bring any new peace overtures. Marshal Badoglio is cited as not proposing armistice and Allied aims remain the unconditional surrender of Italy. German radio quotes a foreign office spokesman about talks with Rome’s new leader.
Senator Joe Guffey of Pennsylvania urged Roosevelt and Wallace as a Democratic ticket for 1944. He noted Wallace’s high standing in party leadership and suggested the pair could run together, despite recent tensions over foreign policy disputes.
Representative Henry Estenger of the Third District addressed the Dothan Rotary Club at yesterday's luncheon. He spoke on Washington conditions and the world situation in an off the record discussion during Congress recess.
Reports from Rome suggested Italy under Premier Badoglio would seek an armistice. A Reuters dispatch quoted Svenska Dagbladet claiming preliminary negotiations for an Italian armistice with the Allies began in Vatican City that night. No confirmation followed.
Washington AP reports Navy Secretary Knox said developments in Italy indicate some attempts to remove Italy from the war in the reasonably near future. He noted he has no exclusive information but expects steps likely by leaders in Italy. He discussed conditional surrender ideas and strategic positions for Allied advances across the Adriatic and air attacks on southern Germany.
Madrid dispatch reports Benito Mussolini fell after backing a German plan to abandon central and southern Italy for a northern defense. Marema Badoglio’s government vows to defend Healy in war. German leaders reportedly overruled Mussolini in a vote of 16 to 1 and Duca’s aides reportedly detained.
Prime Minister Churchill in the House of Commons pledges utmost fire and steel against Italy unless its new government under Badoglio abandons Germany. He warns against chaos but supports unconditional surrender and stresses Allied unity with the United States. Churchill notes Italy’s war power is small compared to Germany and foresees major changes ahead as Allied forces press toward German-occupied areas.
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