This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1943
Page
1
Budget debate reveals figures tying to Amy Supply and Axis actions, with references to large sums and War Department allocations. Deputy Lt. McNarney testifies on the decisive dollars and projected expenditures for military operations and funding through July, highlighting the scale of wartime spending and oversight concerns.
wartime communiqué says Japan lost 77 planes in air attempt near Guadalcanal while United States ships and barges were hit. casualties listed as 25 killed and 29 injured afloat and ashore. reports indicate heavy fighting with limited American fighter planes involved.
Partial wartime report notes German forces shifting to a French coast defense and Maginot Line withdrawals. British patrols and Allied craft are reported near Cyprus and the Balkans with ongoing aerial battles over Tokyo and the South China Sea.
A new anti subsidy bill backed by farm groups seeks to block expansion of the current subsidy program without congressional approval. Introduced in the House by Rep Wolcott of Michigan, the measure aims to halt any expansion while Congress considers changes to price support schemes.
The Navy announced the 18 ton Cast Guard Cutter Be ranaba was lost with all hands except two enlisted men. Frits Eghs, former Bund leader, was paroled from Clinton Prison for internment during the war. A naval appropriation of 27.6 billion dollars passed to the White House for quick approval. Reports said Archibald Wavell named Viceroy of India with Auchinleck as commander in chief. King George VI arrived in Gibraltar after North Africa visit. Reuters cited a rumor of an Allied invasion of Sicily near the Italian front.
The first week of the June term for Houston Circuit Court in civil jury cases ended at noon and court recessed until Monday. Many cases were continued, and several tried this week involved automobile accident damages with juries returning verdicts for the defendants.
Police records show a prowler active last night in the 300 block of West Troy Street but officers found no trace. This marks a second consecutive night with prowler reports in the city's western section.
London AP report notes Axis broadcasters claiming to detect Allied forces in the Mediterranean and vowing to repel landings. Goebbels orders critics quiet as Nazi propaganda rails at dissent amid rumors of large British concentrations near Turkey.
Washington AP reports that coal milk clothing and electricity top a list of potential rationing programs though officials say none have been ordered or expected. The proposed budget notes contingency plans for up to six programs starting July 1 with further foods or beverages possible but not certain. A separate plan may regulate institutional food users. Officials stress no liquor or cigarettes would be included and avoid triggering hoarding or panic.
Commercial vehicle operators in Houston and surrounding counties will face at least a 40 percent cut in gasoline mileage for the third quarter from July 1 to September 20. James J. Wooten, district ODT director at Montgomery, announced that farmers are exempt from the reduction and will keep allotments through the county War Board. Wooten cited actions by the ODT and OPA, with current T coupons to be sold after July 1 and surrendered to the county War Price and Rationing Board or the Montgomery ODT office. New TT coupons will be issued in mid July, and appeals must use records of seven consecutive operating days.
Washington reports the War Labor Board rejected the United Mine Workers portal to port pay demand as a misclassified law case. Eight to four vote. dissenting labor members said the decision rests with the government. The board allowed the wage dispute to proceed before the Fair Labor Standards Act administrator or in court.
Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek's armies claim 40,000 of 100,000 Japanese troops killed or wounded after a 40 day campaign along the upper Yangtze. Chinese forces reportedly encircled the Japanese stronghold at Owchihkow while others halted a new Japanese offensive in Yunnan near the Burma frontier.
In Montgomery Alabama Rep E C Boswell led a bid for a six day work week for the final two weeks of the current session. The House approved a state wide vote on raising the sales tax to fund old age pensions with a 80 monthly grant for those over 65 and a constitutional amendment at the 1944 election to boost the tax from two to three percent. The House also passed a bill to extend sheriff terms from four to five years. The Senate approved compulsory traffic accident reporting and a larger Secretary of State salary, and debated a shift to legislative days and January sessions every four years starting 1945. Senate actions included multiple bills and amendments.
Washington editors discuss how to raise new taxes or compel savings to cover a higher wartime burden. Morgenthau notes pay as you go affects 1942 1943 obligations and two 25 percent installments. The piece questions who can spare the money and looks at deductions and exemptions.
Moscow reports German attacks northwest of Mtsensk were repulsed and heavy losses inflicted on reservists. Front line activity remained flat though Soviet air raids set fires on German war targets. A Moscow broadcast claimed long range raids smashed Nazi war supplies and seven bombers were shot down near Leningrad.
The Alabama Senate approved a labor department bill by 27 to four to regulate unions. It creates mediation boards appointed by the governor, requires unions to file financial records, and mandates disclosure of records to the governor. Strikes need a majority secret ballot vote and must be reported to the Labor Department within 24 hours.
Allied sources report United States Liberators flew from Middle East bases to bomb Comiso and Biscari airfields in Sicily by daylight after a night raid on Naples docks. Wellington bombers attacked Naples docks and rail yards before dawn. An Ankara note reopened the Turkish Syrian frontier after 48 hours.
Tokyo broadcast of the Imperial Diet quotes Dr Ryutaro Negi stating that Admiral Inoroki Yamaemoto’s plan to invade the United States remains active. He claims Japan has extended war to American shores and seeks peace terms in the White House chambers. The AP recorded the broadcast.
RAF jets carried out night raids on targets in northern France and the Channel coast while German bombs struck London and southern England. Poix airfield near Amiens was attacked. a London post office was hit, ignited, and several people were injured. A second American built airborne drama project was handed to the Eighth Air Force.
Washington AP reports a DC source predicts drafts of fathers may be delayed indefinitely due to wartime shifts. Three reasons cited include fewer eligible older men, quotas nearing capacity, and a trend toward intensified aerial warfare reducing need for conscription.
The Alabama Senate advanced a House-passed bill to submit a constitutional amendment abolishing the fee system and establishing a salary base for Houston County officials. The amendment, requested by Rep. Guy Hardwick and sponsored in the Senate by Sen. Ben Eapy, would also go to voters in the 2044 general election.
London AP report notes Vichy radio coverage from Rome describing a dramatic tire or fire incident in the Central Market of Rome. Early word on damage remained unclear as reports circulated through Ministry of Information broadcasts.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.