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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1943
Page
1
AP reports arms production in April rose over March with a total value of 1.54 billion and gains across big bombers and navy engineers. Nelson notes output lag in some items despite overall improvement beyond Pearl Harbor.
War Price and Ration Board officials said only careful administration by motorists and rationing boards can curb gasoline shortages. They stressed the large wartime fuel needs of the armed forces, training, ships, and aircraft, noting huge daily consumption and the impact of shortages on military operations.
Dispatches from Berlin Rome and London indicate speculation on Allied strategy and potential readiness changes as Gen Arturo Raw Mabie’s four day plan. Reports mention Spain as a possible channel for moves while RAF bases and air power feature in discussions. Concurrently U S airmen strike across North Africa and the Pacific as battles persist around La Spezia and ongoing Japanese actions.
Gen Arturo Rawson resigns as head of Argentina's new government and charges Gen Pedro Ramoniez with organizing a new regime after a cabinet dispute. Foreign Minister Domingo Martinez and Finance Minister Jose Maria Rosa reportedly resign as reshuffling continues. Censorship in Buenos Aires tightens. Rawson had ousted President Ramon Castillo last Friday and was to be sworn in today.
Washington AP says final Congressional approval of anti strike legislation before June 30 to curb coal mine walkouts was predicted by Senator Connally Texas. Conferees to meet to reconcile Senate and House differences as Connally pushes to place the Connally Harnesa bill on Roosevelt desk before the Mine Workers deadline. Indications show Senate conferees back stricter war industry strike limits beyond government operations.
Friday is the deadline for sending in War Ration Book Three applications. Dothan post office reports rising daily applications with delivery of forms completed in one day and many residents seeking applications at the general delivery window.
President Roosevelt will speak over all radio networks at 4 15 p m to about 10 minutes. The address is aimed at delegates to the United Nations Food Conference held at Hot Springs.
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, visiting Berkeley for UC Berkeley commencement, warned the Pacific fleet will become a formidable force by year end. He cautioned Japan, though on defense, remains capable of causing damage and vowed to press offensive moves against Japan. He noted no serious threat to the U S Pacific coast since Midway and that supplies are not neglected.
Alabama legislators return to the Capitol for a joint session to hear 1940 presidential candidate Wendell L. Willkie at 3 pm. The event, broadcast locally with Capitol loudspeakers, will have attendees seated in the House and Senate chambers to listen via transmission. House and Senate will conduct routine business and an Armenian? Temperance Committee showdown on a referendum is set for tomorrow, while sponsors push a sales tax increase to fund old age assistance. A House Labor Committee meeting is planned for tomorrow on a Governor drafted labor bill.
Navy reports heavy raids on Japanese targets in the Aleutians and Solomons. June 6 operations included B-24 and Ventura bombers striking Kiska and Munda on New Georgia. P-38 and P-40 fighters neutralized Chaigeu Island positions with returns to base. Further details note no observed results at Kiska and Munda due to overcast.
Algiers reports the French Committee of National Liberation expanding to fourteen members and splitting portfolios. Tokyo claims Japan began operation to destroy the British battlecruiser Repulse and battleship Prince of Wales, not confirmed by Allies. officials hint at soon extending pleasuredriving ban beyond the war area. Alabama moves to delay a vote on authorizing jury service for women as a Senate committee postpones.
Berlin and Rome fear Allied strikes through Spain raise concerns Axis leaders warn of a potential move to base air power there General Franco reportedly vows to call for aid if invasion occurs Observers see Spain as a potential bridgehead for Mediterranean operations and a shield for European fronts amid ongoing war chatter
A large force of U S airmen and equipment arrived in Britain as the Eighth Army Air Force expands. Churchill's conferences and Washington war strategy rumors heighten invasion speculation. Details of the new force are kept secret for military reasons, but bombers and crews crossed the Atlantic and ground support units arrived. Heavy raids ended May 20 with U S aircraft targeting Renne and St Nagaire while RAF struck at Wuppertal. Bad weather hindered operations across Europe.
Norfolk details scant but points to collision off the U S coast between an American freighter loaded with ammunition and an American tanker. Explosions and fire raged, debris fell on a nearby Coast Guard ship. Navy announced investigation and survivors, including Navy gunners and deck crew, were rescued to Norfolk.
Renewal by mail system updates under wartime price controls. Notices state applications for price increases must be submitted by June 22 at centrally located stations. Filings require inspection certificates showing at least one fire inspection, with details on premises and property.
In Washington the United Mine Workers and operators reunited for talks after a fourth truce as dissension surfaced among Southern miners over pay. John L Lewis reported no word from the War Labor Board, while a board official doubted a formal restart directive. Negotiations continued with a subcommittee led by Charles O'Neil and former Senator Edward.
Large U S troops recently arrived in New Zealand and 13 are undergoing intensive training with Guadalcanal veterans before deployment to a combat zone. Rear Admiral Theodore Whikinson, deputy commander in the south Pacific area, announced the move, while Admiral Nimitz traveled to the United States for Allied strategy conferences. In the Solomons area American dive bombers and torpedo bombers sank a gunboat and other ships, set fire to a cargo ship and a corvette, and shot down 15 Japanese aircraft in air battles near Hougain Island. Japanese reports claimed heavier losses for the Americans in the same encounter. Meanwhile resumed air attacks targeted the Japanese base at Kiska in the Aleutians.
Allied airpower backed Chinese forces on the western front as U S bombers and fighters struck Japanese positions from Mangtze to Shaal. A communique from Gen Joseph Stillwell's HQ said strikes damaged a large catapults and hit boat targets while Chinese forces pressed toward Dwi Ping in Hana Province. The report noted Japanese retreat toward the Yangtze and the strategic aim to lift pressure on the Yangtze river boats.
A整理 report from North Africa notes Allied submarine activity sinking or damaging several Axis ships in Italian waters and Atlantic approaches. RAF and US bombers raid La Spezia and targets in Sicily and Sardinia. Italian defenses and sea actions around Pantelleria and the Straits of Messina are described with multiple ships and aircraft losses on both sides.
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