10 Mar 1943
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1943
Page
1
War era debate centers on lend lease to Russia as House prepares an almost certain approval for a one year extension. Senate committee endorses extension with Nye amendment disavowing future policy commitments.
AP reports Secretary Franklin told the House that absenteeism policy is nearing core of reform plans. Industry and draft-age workers are central. witnesses describe pending work or fight measures and opposition to delaying anti absenteeism legislation. The Naval Committee considers war worker impact.
A garbled AP pass along a Florida update references financier J P offering from a heart ailment and a 10:50 am report noting uncertain condition. It mentions three doors and international ties, but the exact events and names are unclear in the damaged text.
AP dispatches report the House passing a measure to extend the Lend Lease Act for a year after rejecting Congress veto power over postwar settlements. A Chinese high command says western Yunnan has seen new successes while Japanese gains occur in Hupeh. The British report torpedo hits off the Dutch coast, and Roosevelt urges postwar economic planning and Social Security expansion. Navy notes two heavy bombing raids on Munda and raids on Ballale and Kahil in the Solomons.
Izvestia on its back page carried a Tass sourced piece based on Edward R Stettinius Jr American lend lease administrator. The article quotes Stettinius noting most 1942 aid shipments were pork dairy products fat and eggs. Moscow radio aired a fuller Stettinius statement listing planes tanks trucks and other items sent to Russia.
Mrs. T S Redding and daughter Miss Mabel of Headland watched a Headland theater news reel showing Lieutenant Rylan Covington Redding, 20, receiving decorations from General James H Doolittle in North Africa. The film prompted pride and an encore showing for the Reddings.
Francis M. Lemay reports that the House Ways and Means Committee approved a compromise income tax plan with a 20 percent withholding on wages and salaries. Individuals could delay payments for one year or switch to a pay-as-you-go system. The plan takes effect July 1 with no abatements, shifting the decision of a cancelled or pay-go year to the House.
A Senate committee heard testimony that the nation’s armed services could be limited to 5,000,000 men by year’s end, with further testimony suggesting universal draft registration may be conducted to mobilize manpower. General plans would map civilian labor for industrial production, but details remain disputed as lawmakers weigh broader mobilization and staffing needs.
Senator Revercomb of West Virginia urged a Senate vote on blanket deferment of all farm workers as a stopgap amid fears a crop shortfall could cause disaster. He argued delaying the wartime manpower decision would hinder planting and harvest, stressing agriculture food supply would suffer without timely action.
Washington reports plans to set price ceilings on live hogs at 1450 per hundred pounds with about 150 dollars below top costs. Officials indicate corn price calls may rise to support hog pricing, targeting higher farm and market prices. Secretary Wickard approved corn price actions. Byrnes and Brown push dual corn hog price policy.
Registrants transferred from other boards include Tanac Was Yam Band James Edward Baker John Lee Campton Jr Arnold Jones Griffin Muton Jamea Lurle John King Harris Randolph Griffin JT Welch Jamea Fghett Creel dares A Clement ant Fitan gures Messers. Names listed imply a cohort preparing for examinations across multiple boards and regions.
British bombers attacked Munich and western Germany in the afternoon raid, with heavy RAF formations crossing the Channel. A Ministry communique reported multiple targets in enemy waters and continued aerial activity over the continent, while fighters traced vapor trails toward Boulogne and Calais areas.
The Associated Press reports a new American air command to operate in China was announced, aiming to bolster power projection against Japan. Brigadier General Chenault will command a task force, with plans to expand air presence and coordinate operations from overseas bases.
Allied headquarters in North Africa reports Britain and the Eighth Army probing along the Mareth Line in northern Tunisia after repulsing Rommel’s tanks. Rommel lost two more armored machines while Allied patrols grew in activity at Sedjepane and along the 30 mile Tu Titan front amid heavy weather. The French completed their occupation of To.
Hawaii regains civilian government after 45 months under martial rule. Ceremony in Honolulu marks transfer of powers from military to Territorial officials led by Governor and generals. Emergency agencies dismantled. writs of habeas corpus remain suspended as civilian authority resumes.
A state police report says no foul play is suspected in the death of Noah Jatingan, whose body was found at a burned house Monday night. Police discovered the fire inside and said the body was recovered from the ruined residence, with investigation ongoing.
A damaged letter from GAhaAD OMAN to her husband in Neri Atadian arrived in Dethan, translated here in America by Rabie Alfie Wolf. The note, dated December 80, traveled via Villach and a Kingefart address, recounts longing, separation, and wartime hardship. Capt Crawford arranged its transfer, recounting spartan camps and a wreath gift.
Soviet and German battle reports describe Red Army actions on multiple fronts as they repel a German offensive and push westward and southward from key positions. The central and northern fronts see Soviet gains, with captured towns, railway targets, and renewed pressure near Vyaszla and Temkin.
State Guard renews recruitment push seeking 42 percent monthly grant approval by county Board of Revenue and a motion to request funds from the Connecticut to amass a unit. The article notes renewed efforts to recruit and expand Company No of Alabama State Guard in wartime service, with emphasis on training and organization as manpower goals.
Fronts broaden across Africa and Europe as Allied and Axis forces clash near key towns and rivers. Soviet counteractions, Western Allied air raids, and Japanese activity in the Pacific accompany reports of bombardments, battlefield shifts, and potential strategic moves amid intense combat.
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