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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1943
Page
1
AP report corrects a statement by War Manpow er Chairman about local boards under orders to induct men and transfer registrants. The piece notes dependents and family protections for the draft and explains nondeferrable classifications as the Army aims to reach 10,408,000 men with drafts beginning May 1 and potential early summer outcomes.
Rex F. Pippin administrative officer urges all growers to take crop insurance seriously, saying it can mean the difference between profit and loss on the farm. Meetings will discuss changes, acreage testing, and photogrammetric surveys to assess cotton areas and yields, with emphasis on covering losses from wartime shortages.
Fragmentary wire service notes describe armored forces moving toward Moscow as Army offensives tighten the push to seize the Soviet capital. Reports mention heavy German raids and British air activity in the south and western sectors, with allied forces preparing for intensified operations and local rhythms of battle across multiple fronts.
Allied headquarters in Australia reports nearly an entire 22 ship convoy including ten cruisers or destroyers wiped out in the Bis marck Sea. About 15,000 Japanese troops bound for New Guinea perished almost to a man. The loss came at the cost of three Allied fighters and one bomber with 35 Japanese planes damaged or shot down.
Washington AP A ten per cent increase in the national cotton planting allotment for 1943 will be announced soon by Agriculture Secretary Wickard. The new total will be about 30,030,000 acres, allocated among farmers under the AAA formula. Marketing quotas with penalties on excess sales will be retained to push more land into cotton while encouraging war food crops on unplanted portions.
Arthur Johnson of the Chamber of Commerce announces additional prizes for the stock show at Ramsey & Sons Livestock Yards in April. Home Guano Company and Dothan Livestock Company sponsor ten and five dollar prizes for the top native animals from the Wiregrass region. Auctioneers include Johnson and Raynesol Cardwell of Montgomery, ringmaster J. Andy Benton of Albany, with Luther Fuller of Birmingham in charge of sales and assistants W. M. Lewis of Savannah and D. L. Bagley of Dothan.
American patrols engaged German forces three miles from Faid Pass as Rommel’s mobile units gathered at the Mareth Line south of Tunis. Allied air forces bombed transport and fortifications while the British Eighth Army pressed the Tunisian front. The First Army line retreated four miles at Sedjenane, with heavy casualties and a small Allied counterattack near Hunt’s Gap.
Five bombing raids on Japanese-held positions in the Solomons area including a second Munda attack were reported. Fire started at Munda. raids on Kahih Buin Ballale and Vila noted with no observed results. Dauntless dive bombers and Liberator heavy bombers joined the effort. all U.S. planes returned.
Hyueton County farm owners receive announced peanut acreage goals with incentives from 90 to 110 percent of the target. Farmers may exceed goals with no restriction, while falling short triggers a penalty of 15 dollars per acre. conservation payments for 1943 are set at 13 or 10 cents per pound on cotton yield.
Government can pursue unpaid income tax through methods of collection. If you cannot pay by March 15, file a formal notice with the name only and include a letter to the collector stating you lack money. The agent may request an affidavit of assets and liabilities and discuss payment plans or asset liquidation. If the total tax is large, a conference at the IRS office may be required to arrange payment, especially with scarce cash but possible assets.
Allied air forces report daylight bombing of Rotterdam docks and Hamm switching yards in Germany. Heavy bombers returned with losses but claimed over a dozen German targets destroyed. Hamburg night raid noted as eighth such strike with other western German cities hit amid adverse weather.
Alabama lawmakers study blue laws and meat rationing to aid soldiers on weekends. The emergency committee considers modifying restrictions to provide leisure options for troops, including stamps for limited liquor. Rep Joe Sullivan and Sen O F W Hi debate feasibility and potential statewide adaptions.
Washington reports a missing block of three billion pounds from civilian stockpiles as authorities investigate the NRA ahead of wage plans. The fragmentary notice hints at coordination between farming officials and federal agencies while omitting full details.
British submarines in the Mediterranean have destroyed seven enemy ships and damaged nine others, the Admiralty announced. One submarine near the Gulf of Genoa fired on a shipbuilding yard and damaged two vessels on the stocks, while another shelled an inland train. The Admiralty disclosed additional actions against Axis supply lines, including a large supply ship and a Roaring battle ship, with more enemy vessels reportedly sunk or damaged.
Mixed wartime and domestic blurbs report jungle maneuvers in the Pacific Sichuan regions mentioning a convoy smashed in the Bismarck Sea under General Arthurs. Washington authorities discuss ration changes and farmer aid while a theft case ties to Florida bonds. A London shelter tragedy is cited with casualties and a crowd crush at a station.
Senate Military Committee advances a manpower draft study amid war needs. Witnesses including attorney Lew Fock argue for a unified labor effort to mobilize men and women into war work, detailing gaps between wartime production and civilian labor and urging coordinated policy to fill manpower shortfalls. The hearing underscores national resolve to meet service and defense demands through labor allocation and production staffing.
The War Labor Board approved modest pay increases for aircraft workers after an eight month effort to stabilize wages. About 300,000 workers in California and other plants received raises or bonuses to stay on payrolls, with bonuses in cash or war bonds for remaining workers since July 6. The decision followed protests from unions and mixed employer input, and was welcomed by some industry groups while others criticized the adjustment.
Dewitt Mackenzie notes that a compromise on Indian self rule may end the political crisis threatening wartime unity. He traces shifts from Cripps to Cripps-like talks and argues a settlement is feasible with Britain and Indian leaders pursuing a constructive path. The column reflects on hopes for peace amid volatility.
Moscow reports new Red Army advances under harsh weather as forces push west and northwest of Kursk toward Orel and Bryansk. Berlin says German counterattacks fail. captures include Rehev Dmitriev Leovsky and Lgov. Soviet communiqués claim 2,000 German dead and ongoing rail and supply disruptions.
A report from CHUNRISG AR describes Japanese offensives in Klangey Klangal and on the Salween front as checked. It notes Western Yunnan powers hold reserves, while Japanese morale and fighting spirit appear waning amid ongoing multi front operations.
Montgomecry Alan AP reports the Vegllative Interian war emergency committee met with municipal officials to discuss proposed measures for civilian defense and anti war planning. Invited were Alabama League of Municipal Kings and State Association of County Commissioners. The group seeks to create State Defense Council as an independent department funded by the bill. The measure will go to the full legislature in May. Chair W Myers of Jefferson led the committee. A session recess was planned with later meetings. Chauncey Parks proposed a wet emergency pool or surplus fund to be discussed.
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