18 Mar 1943
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1943
Page
1
A fragmented report outlines labor groups and hiring prospects across regions. It notes six categories affecting contract bans transfer controls and job renewal, with groups one through four indicating eligibility and shortage expectations for upcoming six month periods.
In the Donets River valley south of Kharkov German tanks clash with Soviet Stormoviks and Junkers dive bombers. Berlin reports the German offensive across the Kharkov to Korosten sector with heavy losses to Russians. The front line action continues as both sides renew wide front attacks.
The USO Club announces an Open House event to acquaint the public with its activities. The program aims to show how the organization supports servicemen and the general setup of the USO. The event is part of a yearly effort to inform the community about the club’s work.
Fragmentary wartime dispatch notes a German force in Tunisia and air activity as Allied commands push into the region. General staff details are unclear, but reports mention air raids and Axis positions amid ongoing operations by the Eighth Army.
Camp Rucker to receive the 35th Infantry Division replacing the veteran 3rd Infantry Division. Major General Paul W. Baade commands the incoming force with Brigadier General Charles G. Helmick leading artillery. The 320th Infantry regiment is drawn from multiple regions and will train at Camp Rucker. The division is sometimes called the Covered Wagon Division or Santa Fe Division.
Turkish Premier Bukru Saracoglu addressed the newly elected National Assembly in Ankara, signaling stronger alignment with the United Nations and earning confidence votes for his government. The speech avoided Germany or neutrality mentions as Dr. Karl Clodius arrived to press a German chrome trade agreement.
Eastern motorists may drive for pleasure again starting Monday as far as their gasoline lasts, but A bookholders face sharply reduced rations and higher prices. The OPA cut weekly A coupons roughly from 3 to 7 1/2 gallons, signaling potential dealer price pressure and urging drivers to seek more coupons. Independent Washington dealers plan to press for higher ceilings as small shops fear further sales drops. Some interpret the four month validity of one A coupon as a 50 percent cut, but no expiration date was fixed, prompting expectations of ration board runs for extra coupons. The OPA noted many industrial workers rely on A or G rations, with about 2 million possibly needing supplementary rations.
Secretary of the Navy Knox stated Japan has lost about 1,257,000 tons of shipping, roughly one third of its wartime tonnage, offset by taking foreign ships, buildings and salvage. He warned against assuming victory is secure and highlighted Allied efforts with Russia Britain and China. The remarks came at a St Patrick gathering.
Alabama municipalities face a severe financial strain as revenue from taxes permits and fees is expected to fall by 1.8 to 2.0 million dollars this year. Executive Director Ed E Reid of the State League of Municipalities warned the interim finance tax committee that municipal salary costs could rise by about 490 to 500 thousand dollars due to personnel issues, signaling an increasingly grim outlook for local government finances.
Washington lawmakers debated mandatory conscription for war jobs as Senator Patterson urged a universal draft for workers in war production. He argued voluntary mobilization is insufficient and called for open hiring controls to ensure national needs are met.
Allied planes may have dropped provisions into the Savoie region as French authorities declare a state of siege in Thonon district. French fugitives in the Alps face hunger while German guards and occupation forces press to disrupt insurgent bands. A trainload of youths reportedly left Annecy for Germany, exact numbers undisclosed.
American bombers blasted the Japanese submarine base at Kiska Island in the Aleutians three times on Tuesday, with American fighter planes shooting down two enemy aircraft and probably destroying two more. The raids marked the second day of heavy attacks on Kiska after a prior attempt Monday.
AP report from Washington describes heavy fighting between Allied convoys and German U-boat wolf packs in the North Atlantic. British Navy confirms battles with losses on both sides and notes the Campbell rammed and sank one submarine while bombarding others. details remain scarce.
Allied headquarters announced discovery of elaborate Japanese positions about 50 miles above Buna New Guinea meant as a base for a new offensive. The 15,000 troops killed in the Battle of the Bismarck Sea were cited in the communique as context for the find, traced to Mami Dare River estuary area.
Labor leaders from AFI CIO and allied groups plan to press President Roosevelt for loosening wage regulations. The meeting aims to influence War Labor Boards policies amid internal dissent and external pressure from United Mine Workers and other observers.
The Ansactized Pres reports Premier Tojo warns the nation that fighting strength will rise as the war deepens. He says a wartime economic council and an administrative supervisory body will be formed to cut red tape and aid the war effort.
Orlando unit recalls first bomber crew returning safely from Europe. The Flying Fortress squadron, led by Capt. William Crumm, flew missions over Germany and France, credited with interceptions of Focke Wulf and an MB-108. Crew members span varied backgrounds from grocery clerks to students, with details of pilots, co pilots, navigators, bombardiers, engineers, gunners, and radio operators. Their crew began bombing raids on Brest on November 7 amid consecutive raids targeting enemy docks and ports.
Washington AP reports the livestock industry asked the government to withhold ceilings on live animal prices to curb black markets and avoid squeezing producers. OPA officials warned ceilings on live animals could trigger reduced production and meat shortages, despite protests from packers and farmers.
Fed eral Communications Commission reported a British radio broadcast claiming Gen Nid von Muelpnagel ordered Parisians to move to invasion targets and warned defiant resisters would be shot. Judge Bright canceled citizenship for Prite Muha, former leader of a German American band. nine other denaturations allowed to reclaim citizenship. Navy said Army-Nerve plants for war production will be moved. recipients awarded for quantity and design.
Allied forces under General Patton recaptured Calatin Meouie and pushed toward El Guater after occupying a key town. Communications say German forces retreated across Mareth lines as Patton’s units closed in, with air and ground attacks targeting retreating columns and more prisoners taken in northern Tunisia.
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