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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1943
Page
1
AP report on proposed tax reform discussing withholding to shift tax payments from annual returns to payroll deductions. It notes committee rejection of a wage abatement proposal, with specifics on quarterly timelines and how employers would deduct taxes from pay envelopes to remit on workers behalf.
The Houston County Red Cross drive seeks $6,000 with $12,000 saved so far as committees in Colum wood Ashford and rural areas report progress. Poyner says workers will push harder, solicitors plan to cover suburban stores, and broad participation is hoped to complete the drive soon. Contributions from women solicitors and uncontacted groups are noted as fair or pending.
Fragmented World War II era note describes Rommel injured and retreat plans near Mareth Line. Rad Army advances toward Varma as Allied forces tighten ring. Mention of ships at Rouen and Japanese air activity reports.
Soviet forces push west of recaptured Sychevka to the Dnieper River northwest of Vyazma. Pravda reports Russians advancing along the Kiev–Black Sea corridor with German forces retreating, while Kharkov area gains report continued progress.
Washington AP Under Secretary of State Sumner Welles said Ambassador William Standley’s Moscow remarks about the Russian public not fully informed on American lend-lease aid were made without Washington consultation. Welles said he asked Standley for a text of the remarks and had not received it, so he would refrain from detailed comment until then.
Admiral Standley United States Ambassador to Moscow told 46 reporters that Soviets are not informed about the full amount of American aid. He said Congress is considering lend-lease and urged acknowledging aid to avoid political misperception. Standley noted Russia receives planes trucks and other material though some fronts claim little aid. He planned to see Stalin soon.
London received a daytime alert in midafternoon but it ended without gunfire or bombs. Two enemy planes approached from the south coast triggering sirens and crowds in Trafalgar Square. The Wings for Victory campaign uses RAF planes for display and national music to promote war bonds.
Vice President Wallace warns that a Third World War seems likely unless western democracies and Soviet Russia reach a satisfactory understanding. The issue, long discussed in diplomatic circles, is highlighted by the Poland border dispute and Soviet reminders about Estonia and Lithuania. The conflict underscores the difficulty UN peacemakers face in aligning Western and Soviet interests.
The Boies Committee cleared for House action a bill to include higher farm labor costs in parity price calculations and to authorize a probe of the Farm Security Administration. An AP item notes boarding houses with seven or more boarders must ration book their meals. The Senate unanimously sent to the White House a veterans benefits bill matching World War I levels. A second AP item references a $708 million bill with $90 million in cash and $2.173 billion in other funding.
War Savings Bonds will retire old debt on the courthouse and jail holdings in Houston County. An investment of 44 400 will bring 60 000 cash in 1855 as bonds mature. Proceeds to purchase War Savings Bonds for safe keeping until the 1905 bond issue due.
Allied Headquarters in Australia reports Japanese air attacks on the New Guinea coast and nearby regions as Allied forces vow to maintain air superiority in the southwest Pacific. Observers note strong Japanese air power and warn against underestimating the enemy’s capabilities amid ongoing operations near Oro Bay and surrounding areas.
Sheriff and deputies investigated a fatal house fire that killed a man named Jenna. Officials noted the body was found in bed and stated foul play was ruled out after initial examination. investigators continued to probe the circumstances of the blaze.
A fragmented clipping notes that prisoners will replace the city street sweeper. Details are unclear due to obfuscated OCR text. The snippet references a civic work arrangement and a vote related to the change, but concrete names, dates, and places are unreadable. The readable elements suggest a municipal labor shift affecting sanitation services.
Atlanta AP reports that resilience in soldiers reduces the risk of shell shock. The piece notes Col Porter directing a program at Lawn General Hospital, emphasizing treatment strategies and evolving military medical perspectives. The article highlights claimed improvements in mental health resilience and mentions related medical discussions and trials.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary of the Navy Knox saying Japan is having trouble supplying island bases in the Pacific. He warned there could be more fierce losses as U S forces press the war, stressing Japanese supply lines and submarine threats shape their military future.
Reports claim Japanese forces advancing on the Yangtze with heavy fighting and recent town captures along the river. Allied command struggles to halt the push as clashes continue into the night.
A strong force of RAF bombers attacked Nuernberg in western Germany last night, with Nuernberg identified as the main objective. The raid on February 25 saw seven bombers fail to return, and one German interceptor shot down. Four‑motored Lancasters and two Canadian squadrons participated, fires started, eight raiders reported shot down, and German production cited as a key center for U boat engines.
Washington cap convained the administration to boost active forces to 10,800,000 by year end. Senate Military Committee hearings favored expanding civilian manpower to support war production. Support for universal service and a new draft reguations were discussed as the only practical means to mobilize for extended conflict. The administration and key leaders pushed for rapid action, including possible compulsory mobilization if needed.
In a move titled by Home Law omintader, South Africa plans border controls and information restrictions to curb leaks. The cabinet seeks to halt sensitive data flowing to Axis-aligned entities, citing border security and national integrity.
Allied communique from North Africa reports Montgomery forces beating back Rommel at Mareth Line. About 200 Axis troops captured or wounded, 50 tankers destroyed or captured, and German attacks near Bedjenane repulsed. Additional fighting and air battles continue as Allies press the offensive.
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