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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1943
Page
3
The report describes a fatal shooting with Ward implicated and two men missing. Military authorities pursue leads as the crime on Sard Friday is linked to a pistol. Residents await further details on the case and the wounded witness statements.
British and American air forces conduct major operations across Europe. RAF and Mosquito strikes hit targets from Poix to Amiens and Ghent, while U S Flying Fortresses burn Kiel and Flensburg in a vast fire bombing. German raids on southeast England provoke brief alerts with limited damage.
County Ware Brooe and Ravening Boary clash over a long standing appointment in a contentious meeting. Wane’s presence remains debated as officials seek a plan to ensure the form is carried out while leaders veto a key proposal tied to Houston County and related state officials.
The report compiles remarks attributed to Roosevelt and allied leaders, detailing aims to intensify warfare in Europe and Asia while reducing pressure on Russia. It discusses strategic targets in Japanese cities, production of munitions, and the need to sustain the Allied offensive at the earliest moment, with cautions about prolonging the war and the importance of international cooperation. Also notes Alabama officials debating taxation and Sunday amusements for soldiers amid broader wartime measures.
Senator James A. Simpson objected to a 10 per cent theatre tax in Gadsden and Mobile while a conference on prohibition and a statewide alcohol referendum drew attention. The Senate approved a $1,000,000 appropriation and $356,750 annual maintenance for a four year medical school under the University of Alabama with a $4000 scholarship per county. A commission to select the campus location was authorized and Wendell Willkie was invited to address a joint session during his visit. Representatives from several city governments were introduced.
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