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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1943
Page
2
The First Lady spoke at a press conference denying propaganda labels about WAAC misbehavior among members. She stated no woman should be persuaded to serve overseas and noted four divisions of the Army Corps released for combat duty while dismissing wartime claims as exaggerated.
Washington AP report notes Senate opposition to House plans for a secret ballot and 30 day cooling off period before strikes in government controlled war industries. Conference committee expands penalties for strike incitement and preserves powers to seize plants, with War Labor Board authority to intervene in all war plant disputes. Remaining House provisions on union registration financial statements and ban on political contributions face action.
Representatives of the food trade urged by the Office of Price Administration to discuss their price problems will attend a two day session here June 15 through 18. The meeting will cover operation of the community flat prices in about 200 cities as a principal topic with more than 40 distributors invited.
Auto stolen from a nightclub south of Dothan on May 30 was recovered abandoned yesterday afternoon about three miles from Dothan on the Montgomery Highway. Sergeant H B Moody said the automobile, which he identified as belonging to Ed Worthy of Esto Florida, was found by Patrolman A E McGraw.
Officials questioned the Office of Price Administration over its price rollback on meat and butter as Senate leaders urged details on extending the policy. Labor and CIO allies urged a $2 billion subsidy plan to restore May 15 1942 price levels, while opposition warned of inflation and reduced production. A. C. Hoffmann resigned as acting deputy administrator amid administrative turmoil.
Number 9 continues from page one with strategists warning that Allied invasion would only let the Axis show power. London papers focus on invasion headlines as editors speculate on a joint British American push from the west, withWAR reports tying Soviet moves in Norway and Finland to Narvik plans.
A fragmentary note recalls Belleau Wood, site of U S Marines halting the 1918 German drive to Paris, being purchased in 1924 by a group of American women. The text also mentions Wake Island retaking efforts, U S Navy oilers, and Continental Congress decisions in 1777, with garbled references to ships and battles.
Nathaniel Allen was jailed in Houston County on assault to murder after a late Saturday night knife fight at Des drop Inn and Negro cafe. Cutt and Henry Brown suffered cuts and stabs. Willie Green was jailed, and two others escaped with minor wounds. Deputy Knight and Chief Deputy Casey investigated.
In Washington and North Africa briefings the Prime Minister reported Tunisian casualties near 300,000 with 248,000 prisoners and 50,000 Axis killed. He praised Allied plans, urged focus on China and Japan, and noted US power over the Pacific. Also noted is a soldier Kenneth F Collins stationed in North Africa and a prepared home front war service program.
In Montgomery Alabama the legislature prepares for a day with controversial items including labor regulation and prohibition questions. Debate centers on tax levels, pension funding via a referendum and how the state should allocate idle funds and bond payments.
The report says American planes hit a Japanese encampment 28 miles north of Myitkyin, destroying ground targets and engaging troops. Monsoon rains slowed land operations on both sides as Tokyo claimed continuing air attacks on eastern India and adjacent areas. The Japanese claim 63 Allied planes shot down and 40 destroyed ground targets, but no confirmation.
Rep Baldwin introduced House legislation to create a bonus fund for armed forces and Merchant Marine seamen. Eligibility pays at least 100 dollars for each year of service after the war, with an estimated total government cost near 3 billion dollars.
The County War Price and Rationing Board announced an immediate cut in butter point value from eight to five points per pound. The move aims to prevent spoilage and help farmers move butter quickly during the summer months.
Charles ONeill and Northern Appalachian operators led talks with John L Lewis pressing for a $2 daily wage increase for over 10,000 underground miners. Lewis rejected earlier offers as walkouts mounted while Interior Secretary Ickes noted 11 million tons lost value. A $150.6 increase surfaced as a compromise, with state union leaders calling it a potential industry pattern. Separate negotiations risk delaying broader agreement, pending WLB and state approval.
Number 8 continued from Pace One notes the war ministry portfolio left without a portfolio holder as a strong war cabinet was expected to be formed. It would focus on directing the French war machine now rebuilt on the African shores of the Mediterranean.
Dozens of Do and Houston County filling station operators were warned by the War Price and Rationing Board to stop detached gas coupons violations. The board urged compliance with ration rules, proper coupon removal, and warned that any deviation is a violation. News from an eastern Canadian port reports Churchill aboard a ship carrying German prisoners en route to the United States for the Washington conference, with censorship delaying confirmation and guards closely watching the prime minister. Canadian soldiers accompanying the prisoners described American propaganda jokes.
Two minesweepers will be launched Saturday at Gulf Shipbuilding Chickasaw yard in Mobile. The USS Notable will carry a plaque noting it is sponsored by War Bond purchases of the people of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, with Mrs. John F. Bryan as sponsor. The second ship, USS Opponent, will be sponsored by Mrs Hobart Key, wife of the supervisor of supervision at the Gulf coast yard.
Chicago AP The American Air Forces propose hospital based universities for convalescents. Patients study under instructors with workload tailored to recovery. Air Forces physicians already use university ideas to train men temporarily invalided by illness. Plan to extend to wounded soldiers unfit for duty.
Mrs Josephins Pearson aged seventy three died at her home on Han fay route four after a long illness. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Funeral arrangements to be announced by Ward Wilson. Survived by husband W A Pearson of Bonifay route four, three daughters, one son, six sisters, two brothers, fifteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The Signal Corps installs, operates and maintains Army communications systems.
The communique claims repulsed raids and sinking boats as Allied forces led heavy bomber assaults. Reports describe damage at Mesina Trapani Pantelleria garrison bravery, RAF and US formations clashing with enemy fighters, and quotes from pilots and bombardiers about their missions and close calls during the strikes.
Charleston West Virginia report shows the Supreme Court considering OPA eviction and rent control during wartime. Justice Arnold orders a stay on eviction as the Court reviews whether the Emergency Price Control Act remains constitutional while state law claims parallel power.
Washington AP report states Dr O Muench of St Louis was released from federal prison in Indiana after serving a six year term for mail fraud. His release ends the so called term and includes standard allowances for good behavior. The Muenches were convicted in 1956 of misrepresenting a child birth as a gift of God to obtain a baby from a single mother.
Enterprise reports Ford Thornton of the Mt Pt community and Coffee County 4-H club members aiding the war effort. The group prepares beef calves and food production plans, assisting county efforts and supporting families during the summer period.
Police and sheriff jail booking records show a list of arrestees with predominately suspect names. The notes reference individuals tied to a period of unrest and possible association with a group described as zoot wearers. Details remain fragmentary and identifiers vary by jurisdiction.
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