08 Jun 1943
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1943
Page
1
The article reports on government forecasts for agricultural output in 1943 with expected production declines in eggs, fruits, and vegetables. It notes neural crops in the Southern States, lower teleable output, and reduced feed grain to threaten breed production. Winter crops will limit high production, and cheese stocks are mentioned as insufficient for the year.
The new French government convened a session to organize a war cabinet with a central seat in Algiers. Co presidents Henri Giraud and Charles Gale announced commissions covering arms, colonies, interior, education, and commerce while aiming to mobilize 60 million French and an army of 400,000.
In wartime dispatches World Today reports Allied moves around Italy and Africa with measures to halt Axis forces and destroy key targets. Admiral King and Nimitz coordinate Pacific fronts while Moscow signals broad summer offensives and strategic shifts.
Washington AP report on soft coal operators and John L Lewis workers resuming talks over portal to portal pay. After a two hour session both sides pessimistic, with a 15 day deadline looming and no voluntary agreement likely. A possible temporary payment based on older 48 minute underground travel time may be considered if needed. Edward R. Burke, spokesman for Southern Appalachian operators, said prospects look slim as talks break down.
Washington AP Senate committee probes administration authority to pay subsidies for price rollbacks in meats and butter. Richard Gilbert says regulations to lower fresh vegetable prices are being drafted and a further one half of one percent cut in vegetable prices is expected. Senate committees direct drafting of a rollback schedule as debate continues.
Allied battle orders for men indicate strikes against Japan are in transit. Admiral King conferred with Nimitz on West Coast, Knox notes fleet strengthening while Churchill seeks more aid to China and Australia. In the Solomons near Russell Islands, U S fighters downed 19 zeros and damaged several enemy aircraft in a large air battle. In Attu mop up, eight Japanese were killed. 11 killed themselves with grenades in Chichagof valley. Total known enemy dead 1,826. Turn to No 6 on Page 1.
Judge Saxt presided a lengthy County Court session with 31 cases on the calendar. 16 continued to July, 10 nol pros, and five discharged on verdicts of not guilty. Acquitted defendants included Isaac Tolar Bill McMacon Louis Villars Isaac Baxter and Hilde Rogers.
Argentina's new military regime under President Pedro Ramirez pledged neutrality "for the present" and close cooperation with American nations. The Ramirez government, sworn in after Gen Arturo Rawson resigned, asserted autonomy of states and denounced foreign influence. Congress had been dissolved during Rawson's brief tenure.
Ralph B. Chandler publisher of the Mobile Press and The Mobile Register was served with a contempt citation by Judge Touart after an editorial criticizing the judge about a May 25 shipyard disorder. A 10 a.m. Friday hearing was set to show cause why Chandler should not be committed. The editorials referenced a threatened charge against G. T. Willingham, who faced a $2000 peace bond for allegedly threatening workers at Alabama Dry Dock.
Russell Landstrom reports Nazi propaganda abruptly shifts from defensive themes to emphasizing possible offensives. British sources say the line is a feint to distract Allied invasion planners as air activity increases on the Kharkov front. Analysts note the shift may aim to rekindle initiative or signal potential attacks on Russia or attempts against Turkey or Spain to threaten Allied flanks.
Washington AP reports senators Byrd and Tydings pushed a motion about funds for sole conservation payments, with a Senate vote of 44 to 20. Also in Washington, a House-passed measure would let WAVES serve overseas with consent and grant death or disability benefits, awaiting Senate action. Tulsa jury seated to try Ella B Howard in the Fort Worth divorce case involving a Tulsa oil man’s wife.
Marion H. Allen, Georgia Internal Revenue collector, announced the first federal automobile tax stamps go on sale Thursday ahead of the July 1 deadline. Stamps may be bought at post offices and revenue offices, with no mail orders accepted. Only cash, post office money orders, and certified checks are valid. Stamps will be irregularly numbered, gummed on the face, and include space on the back for make model serial and state license numbers.
In an informal press briefing at Allied headquarters in a distant capital, Generals Marshall and Eisenhower led a dialogue with senior military leaders and allied officers. The session touched on allied air and signal operations and potential future tactical exchanges among the Armed Forces.
Allied air forces concentrated immense power over Pantelleria in northwest Africa, using multiple aircraft types to drop a flood of bombs and fire that created smoke plumes hundreds of feet high and drifted toward Sicily. Two Allied planes were reported lost as defenders struggled against waves of attacks. The bombardment came as British reports claimed a landing attempt on Lampedusa, off the Tunisian coast, as Eisenhower’s communique outlined.
The City Commission approved a request by McClintock to abandon part of Morgan Street starting Mead Street. They noted the land has no current value to the city but could be useful for future street extensions while adjacent landowner Christina M. Smith plans improvements. Also, signals at Tenes and Main and Newton Oates will be discontinued with stop signs installed to control traffic.
The 5 percent Victory Tax remains in books with credits in place, effective next March 19. Taxpayers not paying the tax due to nonregular wages or salaries will encounter the 15 September date instead. Those earning over $434 yearly face the Victory Tax deduction within the normal income tax, offsetting the prior 5 percent withholding.
A wartime dispatch reports Chinese officials asserting two main Japanese war aims failed: sever communications and capture territory. An army spokesman says Japan destroyed some targets, while China vows stronger resistance with tanks and artillery to recapture key posts and advance toward Chongjin district.
Proponents argued a one cent sales tax for pensions would raise about $44,000 annually, with an average 21000 people affected. The plan faced opposition and questions about feasibility as voters weighed pension support against the tax.
London and Berlin reported that an Allied landing aimed at the Italian island of Lampedusa, 7 miles east of Sousse, was repulsed by British defenses. The Axis described the attack as a serious effort but claimed it failed after naval and air resistance.
In Los Angeles early today soldiers disbanded crowds in a downtown business district after a night of disorder. Civilian arrests numbered 24 on disturbing the peace and unlawful assembly charges as police and military authorities imposed a curfew and restricted access to main street amid ongoing unrest.
London dispatch reports Prime Minister Winston Churchill reviewing Allied strategy with emphasis on a wide scale invasion in North Africa and Europe. He warned against overconfidence while noting Allied forces press ahead in the Mediterranean and European theaters.
General George C. Marshall arrived home after overseas conferences with Prime Minister Churchill and Allied leaders. He is to chair the new War Mobilization Committee meeting in the cabinet room, with Byrnes presiding.
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