24 Mar 1943
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1943
Page
1
Fragmented text references the Senate War Committee, Lewis, and labor issues. Mentions refusal to commit to war product production, threats of consequences for not complying, and a dispatched chairman. Mentions Phillip Murray and labor resistance, with an unclear page reference.
Irving Perlifter reports from Washington that Americans may buy up to 2 pounds of certain steaks or 3.5 pounds of hamburger per person weekly under new rationing starting Monday. The system uses 14 points weekly with about 8 points per pound, and butter, lard, cheese, or canned fish share points.
AP reports threat of a coal strike in the Appalachian fields eased with a temporary halt until May 1. Negotiations involve Prevident Roose, mine operators, and the United Mine Workers seeking contract continuance, union demands on retroactive pay, and potential unionization of workers.
Confusing OCR fragment notes Allied and Axis actions across Africa and Asia. References air and sea exchanges, river battles, and mentions of Patton and British defenses. No clear events, dates, or outcomes due to damaged text.
Secretary Wickard seeks a substitute for the stalled 100 million dollar incentive plan to spur dry beans peas sweet potatoes and peanuts production. A House subcommittee blocked funds as planting surveys forecast far below wartime needs with dry beans and peas failing to meet targets. An increased price support or larger acreage offer is considered to encourage farmers before planting time.
Allied headquarters report a predawn raid on Raabau, New Britain, hitting Lakunal, Vunakenay, Rapopo, and Casmats airdromes with 54 tons of explosives. Over 230 Japanese fighters and bombers struck. no Allied losses reported. A 36,000 ton transport was set afire off Cape Gazelle. PMID: none.
Meats license drive targets farm slaughterers and plant operators to curb a black market. C M Ling says a meeting will be held Monday at 2 pm in the county courthouse to explain licensing and issue permits after April 1. Applications have been mailed for slaughter and sale permits.
Alan Montgomery reports that Sparka's commutation to life imprisonment came today, altering the death sentence of Frs Howard Rewr who had been slated for execution in Kilby Prison’s electric chair Friday for killing David Bisksy, a member of a prominent Montgomery family. Firemen controlled a fire near Rich’s Inc on road street, drawing downtown crowds. The Wet Manpower Commission ordered Chilthems County workers to a six hour week starting April 14 to address a labor shortage.
Soviet forces pressed toward Smolensk on the northern Donets while the Red Army repelled German crossings east of Belgorod. The central front reported advances capturing several villages and encircling riflemen north of Dukhovachino, with heavy losses inflicted on German units.
American heavy bombers reported 52 German fighters shot down in raids near Vegesack Bremen and broader losses across England. The U S Eighth Air Force tallies show 47 German aircraft downed or damaged in operations last week, with other raids on Wednesday and Monday noted.
RAF assets clash with the Luftwaffe over northern France as Allied airmen strike Nazi targets. Operations focus on coastal areas west of Douvrin and southeastern sectors, with fighters and bombers engaging in daylight sorties to disrupt German troop movements and supply lines.
Boston AP reports Lieutenant Rhodes, a U S sailor, fought a Japanese fighter in the Guadalcanal waters, wrestling him from a raft after wounding shrapnel. Rhodes, later praised for bravery, explained the struggled ended when he struck the enemy, who disappeared beneath the water. Rhodes survived the battle, later receiving recognition for the feat. He is from Awendaw, South Carolina, and his family includes wife Blancie and a three week old son George II.
Industrial expert notes German warplane output and enslaved countries have slumped from about 3000 to 2000 monthly over the past year due to labor shifts, transport bottlenecks, and fuel shortages. Declines blamed on reliance on inexperienced women and disrupted coal and iron supply, plus Allied air raids.
An OPA inquiry targets unregistered rental properties in Dale and Houston Counties amid estimates that about ten percent of landlords have not registered. Investigators from Montgomery and local offices interview landlords to verify compliance with the 164% control plan effective March 1.
Brig. Gen. Patrice J. Hurley, Roosevelt’s emissary, prepared for a Middle East mission to align French forces and test an Atlantic Diverter plan. He would also resign from a former diplomatic post, while tensions rise over coordinating French leaders and regional influence.
A Black physician faced a courtroom fine amid a sequence of charges at a Massachusetts court. The case, tied to alleged battery and property matters, featured Judge Poyrot and Newaune, with subsequent proceedings and a noted $8 fee.
Navy communique reports Japanese planes carried normal material damage to the American airfield on Guadalcanal. A separate March 28 engagement saw Army P 38 fighters strafing Rekuta Bay airbase with no reported casualties.
Allied dispatches report Rommel launching a counterattack as British Eighth Army stalls at the Mareth Line while American and British forces clash near El Ginetar and Gabes. Monty’s force pressures Mareth village with heavy fighting and air support, as Rommel’s armored units threaten the coast and link with Allied advances from Gabes toward Mareth.
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