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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1943
Page
1
The article describes a new point based buying plan in the metropolitan area aimed at rationing groceries and reducing waste. Shoppers are urged to use smaller unit purchases to stretch limited supplies amid conservation efforts. The first day saw varied practice as stores enforce point limits and cashiers check quantities per person.
Fragmented report notes Allied advances at Kasserine Pass and west of Tunis as Axis troops shift back. MacArthur and Nimitz leaders plan drives in Australia and Japan while heavy raids strike German held coasts. Russians resist, airmen fight, and navies report losses amid ongoing global battle efforts.
Governor Chauncey Sparks proclaims March as Red Cross Month in Alabama and urges enlistment in the Red Cross War Fund. A county drive in Houston County aims to raise 38000 with house to house and store to store solicitation in Dothan and nearby areas. The proclamation recalls Red Cross history, its charter, and its role in war, peace, and emergencies both abroad and at home.
AP dispatches report the Supreme Court ruling that overturned the conviction of George Sylvester Viereck for failing to disclose information about his alleged Nazi activities in the United States. Also noted is Undersecretary Patterson opposing a bill to defer wartime workers, and reports from Chunghing on Chinese sheik troops recapturing Fengsim province cities as Japanese offensives continue.
Washington AP reports President Roosevelt urges a March Red Cross Month fundraising goal of 225 million to ensure every fighting boy abroad receives Red Cross aid. Eisenhower and Nimitz praise the organization for mercy, support, and prewar plasma supplies aiding lives at Pearl Harbor and in North Africa.
The Sev enth annual Fat Stock Show and Sale is set for April 1 with catalogues ready this week. Arthur Johnston, secretary-manager of the Chamber of Commerce, announced the event at Ramsey & Son Livestock Yards. About 27 animals are being fattened by 4-H Club members in Houston County, with entries anticipated from other counties in the Wiregrass and beyond. The prize list is complete, merchants have contributed, and Honda will be awarded Grand and Reserve Champion titles.
Washington AP Roosevelt, recovering from an intestinal disorder, moved from rest to duty today scheduling his first appointments since last Wednesday. He met Admiral William D Leahy, chief of staff, and John G Winant, US ambassador to England, who had just returned to the United States. The White House said he had been three days without fever and the physician Rear Admiral Rose T. McIntyre was very pleased.
Allied headquarters in Australia reported Japan assembling large fleets of ships and aircraft at island bases north of Australia. MacArthur’s command said Japanese concentrations were growing from the Solomon Islands to Timor as Allied planes continued raids. A communique noted an Allied air attack on Koe Pang Timor destroying four bombers and nine fighters on the ground and damaging or destroying additional enemy aircraft.
Washington AP McNutt leads opposition to a mandatory labor draft amid talk of war work conscription. He argues for indirect penalties and questions the need for broad absentee reporting while noting funds could slow the program. He supports deferral for essential war labor and stresses pragmatic, noncoercive approaches.
A fragmented report describes efforts by officials to assist retailers and consumers with a new system. Volunteers and authorities discuss providing information and clarifications to store staff and customers, aiming to ease purchases and improve service.
De Witt Mackenzie reports from India on religious coexistence amid deep divisions, noting little visual difference between Muslims and Hindus. He argues that despite tradition and enmity, Indians can share life peacefully, while acknowledging ongoing social strains and prejudice.
Desperate German offensives to halt Soviet advances slower gains on the Donets and Kharkov fronts. German troops reportedly retook positions near Izyum and Kharkiv region while counterattacks and fresh reserves pressed by German command were reported to push back Soviet forces in several sectors.
Allied RAF forces raided German submarine bases at St Nazaire striking coastal targets and supported by aerial campaigns. The operation focused on disrupting U boat facilities and warship supply lines along the Atlantic coast with noticeable activity reported across multiple airfields and ships in the area.
Congress mulls resuming seed mailing to assist farmers and residents in rural towns. Aimed at boosting food aid, the plan would distribute seed to households and local growers, with discussions noting costs and administration.
Allied bulletins report three days of intense fighting along a 60 mile front from near Fixerte to Cap Perrat. German armor and engineers push near Beja and Medjez El Bab, but Allied air support and ground counterattacks slow the Axis advance as planes, tanks, and infantry clash with steep losses on both sides.
President Juente Roth declared in a broadcast to parliament that Finland will continue efforts in the war as a partner of Germany after 20 months of fighting. He warned sacrifices are mounting and called for unity to secure national security, while noting no end to hostilities is in sight.
Policy debates push for price supports for crops as farmers face uncertain markets in 1943. Officials weigh fixed prices to stabilize bread and basic foods while warning against long term debt and shifting costs to consumers. Farmers express mixed reactions as regulations stall payment plans and threaten incomes.
Tax authorities urge prompt returns as taxpayers rush to file. Officials note a steady online workload and peak volume expected during the busy period, with collectors prepared to assist those needing help to complete their forms.
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