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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1943
Page
1
AP reports Congress considers extending subsidies under wartime food programs as House members split 168 to 32 in favor. The action aims to widen Credit Corporation aid and influence policy toward President Roosevelt amid veto risk if Congress backs the subsidy.
Observers say the war has sharpened Negro white relations in the United States. Leaders of both races met for an ex study of race relations and formed a committee to explore practical methods. The group will name members to committees on political civil rights labor and social welfare with August meetings planned.
The AP report outlines Allied efforts in the Rendova area of the Solomon Islands and a broad European theater overview. It notes U S and Canadian ships, air battles over Sicily and Italy, and warnings of heavy fighting as Axis forces counter. It mentions Churchill and Italian actions, Red Army operations on the northwest front, and ongoing propaganda impacts.
London AP dispatch reports Prime Minister Churchill stating heavy fighting is probable in the Mediterranean and beyond before autumn. He vows British and U S air forces will intensify attacks to crush war industries and target German strengths, followed by invasion of smaller Reich towns after major elites fall. Submarine losses exceed 30 in May with June noted as the best month yet.
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden urged Mussolini in the House of Commons to accept the unconditional surrender terms offered at Casablanca and warned Britain would bomb Rome if needed. Leaflets urging surrender have been dropped on Italian cities as Allied raids continue.
W C Mulkey longtime Geneva lawyer and former congressman died in a Dothan hospital after several days illness He was a member of the State Constitution Convention Funeral services set for Thursday at 3 pm at Air Dome Geneva with Rev AG En cor officiating Burial in Geneva city cemetery Pittman in charge Survived by two sons W O Mulkey Jr and James and a sister Mrs AD
Allied air forces pounded Sicily's rail ferry links to the Italian mainland, striking Reggio Calabria and Messina with heavy bombers from Northwest Africa. A Mediterranean air umbrella was declared, enabling resumed shipping. Middle East command said fires were averted at Reggio Calabria, while Messina suffered bomb damage to yards and facilities.
City detectives investigated a prowler call at 1002 Irwin Street with no trace found. June has been busy for police tackling repeated prowler reports, with 15 to 20 cases and several arrests as Chief M Tatum urged public cooperation to curb the activity.
Houston County selective service boards announce new office hours from nine a.m. to five p.m. effective tomorrow. Lt Col J Z Johnson, state director, ordered the change. Registrants moving should notify their local boards of address changes immediately.
Russian forces attacked Nazi held Taman on the Sea of Azov two nights in a row. Observers say German troops are moving fresh units through the port for potential offensives on the Taman peninsula and Kuban delta. Soviet air power seeks to disrupt eastern front plans while Kuban activity stays sporadic.
Pravda asserted Germany maintains 211 divisions on the Soviet front and that none were moved to other theaters by Hitler's command. It rebutted a London underground report that 50 divisions were ordered to bolster defenses against an Allied invasion of Europe.
Pittsburgh AP report shows southwestern Pennsylvania steel mills in Victory Valley operating at the lowest level in over three years due to a wildcat coal strike. Dow Jones puts production at 7% capacity with 139,000 of 521,000 United Mine Workers idle, Crescent No 1 pit closed, pickets around Crescent 1 and Clyde Mine. Western PA outlook unchanged as leaders seek end to disruption.
Washington reports the Appropriations Committee favored a 3.0 billion war education bill with 83.8 million added for operations. Fritz Kons, ex German American Bund leader, leaves Clinton Prison with FBI escort toward possible internment. A wartime child care bill proposing 20 million yearly federal funding for day nurseries and after school care passes Senate and goes to House.
In New Guinea a Mitchell bomber nearly crashed on its first mission. The rubber liferaft jammed the right stabilizer as the plane landed, but the crew survived. Co pilot Second Lieut Carl M Denlinger from Dayton Ohio reassured the medic Doc Brown. Pilot Second Lieut Jack W Snyder from Brewster Ohio and four crewmates prepared for the mission.
Allied air raids near Salonika and Athens boosted Greek anti occupation unrest. Police and Axis forces clashed as hundreds were reported arrested or killed in riots across Athens and other cities.
Washington reports a new system where employers deduct about 500 million dollars monthly from paychecks. The rate is 20 percent above personal exemptions of 12 weekly for singles and 27 weekly for married with 8 extra per dependent. Exemptions and exemptions apply, and some types of pay are taxable, including meals, stock bonuses, and pension payments. Servicemen, domestic workers, clergy, and farm labor are exempt. Taxpayers earning 2700 a year or 3500 married will file annual returns.
Washington reports a high level quarrel over war materials stockpiles as James Byrnes calls Wallace and Jo Macias to the White House. Byrnes says differences persist while Wallace accuses Jones and the RFC of hampering the Board of Economic Warfare.
In Montgomery AP report lawmakers raise pay for numerous Alabama officials and staff. Supreme Court justices would move from 6000 to 7000 dollars, appellate judges from 5500 to 6500, with other raises including Public Service Commission members and state education and archives leaders. A separate labor department bill and sheriff term extension were considered as adjournment approached.
United States forces landed on Rendova Island in the Solomons marking a second offensive advance in the 100 mile Solomons arc. The Navy bulletin says the assault began June 39 and aims to press toward the Raabau New Britain base while Tokyo signals warned of broader Allied moves in the southwestern Pacific. Chinese forces also reported gains on the upper Yangtze near Owhihknow and Han Jung.
Motorists today began filling out renewal forms for basic A gasoline books expiring July 21. Applicants must mail to the county War Price and Rationing Board with at least one tire inspection record and the old ration book cover.
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