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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1943
Page
1
Fragmented report highlights Allied air raids and ground operations across Europe and the Pacific. British and US forces push actions against German and Japanese targets while Yugoslav partisans confront tank units and Soviet developments surface amid broader campaign moves.
WIGOMERT Alabama AP report quotes Bary B. Steagall Democrat criticizing federal efforts to abolish the poll tax as an invasion of state sovereignty. He warns it would undermine live government, oppose tax evasion, and condemn federal interference while praising southern party loyalty and constitutional limits. He also denounces proposals to test language and to impose new restrictions on states.
Los Angeles bans service members from many communities as clashes between sailors Marines and local youths widen. A woman is slashed in a downtown attack linked to the week of unrest. City and state officials urge restraint while authorities deploy extra police. Local Negro youth involvement noted as authorities seek underlying causes.
Dr. H Belmar county meat and dairy inspector says Houston County dairies will switch to plug type caps as metal caps dwindle and no cap wrapping machines are available. Caps must bear producer name and milk type to avoid mislabeling under state and federal rules.
Secretary of War Stimson said rumors accusing the WAACs of immorality are absolutely false and dangerous. He condemned claims of provisioning contraceptives and prophylactics, warning such talk harms recruitment and morale. He noted WAAC strength at 65,000, freeing soldiers for front lines, and argued the corps boosts combat power.
Montgomery Alabama AP reports a bill to extend polls to 8 pm when mechanical voting machines are used. Sen Elvin McCary of Anniston sponsors the measure, with support from Sen M W Espy Headland and Sen Silas Cater Montgomery. Counties would allow extra voting time after business hours to increase voter access. Additional compensation for election officials for training before elections is also approved.
London reports the third anniversary of Italy entering the war finds Mediterranean island outposts under heavy assault with Pantelleria a focus of possible Allied landings. Unofficial observers cite continued bombardment and a growing threat of invasion as official word on landings remains uncertain.
Washington AP reports a Senate Banking Committee inquiry into OPA price rollback aims to curb subsidy payments on butter meats coffee and fresh vegetables. Senator Taft signals new legislation against subsidies as opposition grows and debate spills from committee rooms to the floor.
Australian Prime Minister John Curtin said Allied forces are ready for all out attack on Japan in the Pacific theatre. He described a shift from defensive warfare to limited or full scale operations, following talks in Sydney on June 7.
Washington AP reports that the likeliest outcome for draft eligibility this year is about 17 in 100, with odds improving next year unless major capital shifts trigger large replacements. Fathers are expected to be deferred for occupational reasons, while others face tighter timelines.
Roosevelt signs pay as you go tax law abating 75 to 100 percent of one year’s rates and imposing a percentage withholding on wages effective July 1. In Camp Stewart Georgia a military policeman was killed and four wounded during a riot of Negro troops. No white soldiers involved and no Negro soldiers injured. The Italian submarine Tritone sank on her maiden Mediterranean voyage after attack by British destroyers Fort Arthur and Antelope. Antelope rescued survivors. Secretary Ickes says no immediate plan to impose Eastern gasoline restrictions.
The Dothan Recreation Center dedication program is announced by Mrs Pat Poynar cochairman of the Defense Recreation Committee The program begins at 130 pm with a Napier Field Orchestra two minute concert The Rev Sam Reeves pastor of Dothan First Baptist Church and president of the Dothan Ministers Association will give the address
Stockholm reporting on German morale notes tightenings by the Gestapo and Goebbels while Nazi leaders tour the country in a faith campaign. Observers feel crackups are delayed until a total military collapse, with leaders like Ley, Wagner, Koch and others accused of ruthless control as the Nazi machine battles unrest.
Washington AP says the Treasury presented to War Mobilisation Director James Dyrnes a nine point plan to raise 16 billion dollars in extra revenue asked by President Roosevelt. The program centers on spending taxes and suggests higher individual and corporate income taxes and new excise levies. Byrnes plans to steer future tax policy and met with Randolph Paul Harold Smith and Fred Winnop to discuss the plan.
In England the Eighth United States Air Force will double its heavy bomber strength by summer and match RAF levels with the expansion of Flying Fortresses and Liberators. Daylight precision raids will continue with larger formations, while night bombing experiments by some units are to be tested with the RAF. Fighter and medium bomber forces are growing rapidly and will play a key role in the invasion of Europe. Losses and enemy engagements in May are summarized, with Fortresses training in night flying and P-47 Thunderbolts proving effective over the continent.
John L Lewis condemned Secretary Sekry's plan to fine coal miners one dollar per day for the June 15 walkout calling it an unwarranted act that steals nearly 93 million dollars in food from mining families. A West Virginia UMW official warned the move would trigger another walkout, noting the wage agreement had expired.
Washington AP conferees tighten an anti strike bill creating broad wartime penalties and powers. The measure would authorize presidential takeover of mines or plants in strike or threatened strike, outlaw strikes or lockouts in such cases, set up a War Labor Board with subpoena powers, require notices to Labor and NLRB, impose up to 8000 dollar fines and up to one year imprisonment for inciting or conspiring to strikes in government operated war industries. The bill aims to curb labor disruptions affecting the home front and awaits House action amid wage dispute concerns.
City and federal officials meet tomorrow to decide on a site for a service center for Negro soldiers in Dothan. The city favors a lot at Bell and Powell streets, with possible alternates if federal approval isn’t granted. Officials hope to finalize preliminary building plans once a site is approved.
Allied air forces pressed Mediterranean pressure with new raids on Pantelleria and Lampedusa while British Commandos tested Lampedusa defenses. American heavies hit Sicily targets at Gerbini and Catania as RAF fighters struck in the Aegean, reports from Cairo and London.
Houston County Sheriff B. G. Farmer said no Jap spy was in Dothan last night. A 60 percent elderly Jap was reportedly transferred from Florida to Dothan for safekeeping and then moved on toward St Petersburg for trial. County officials had no further details on the case.
Washington reports an air attack on Munda air base in New Georgia Island within the Solomons. The Navy says enemy casualties on Attu Island total 1,845 killed and 20 prisoners taken. Earlier counts had Attu at 1,828 killed and 15 captured. only a few stragglers remain. The Munda strike aims to keep that field from affecting Russell Islands and Guadalcanal positions.
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