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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1943
Page
3
A two week term of his jury court will convene Monday June 4 at the county courthouse with Judge D C Halstead presiding. A total of 122 cases is scheduled for trial with 82 net for the first week and 40 for the second. A large number of the cases are damage suits.
General Eisenhower lauds Allied teamwork and unity across forces in Tunisia. He notes improved British First Army and American Second Corps as formidable units, with French forces described as magnificent. German radio reports Eisenhower Alexander and Montgomery arrived at Gibraltar en route to London.
Private Walter I Nowell of WW and Army has landed safely in England. His parents Mr and Mrs W J Nowell of 213 North Alice Street report the news received yesterday. The message confirms his return after five months abroad despite icy conditions.
The legislature wrestles with war era measures as committee hearings continue on education funding, old age assistance, and projected revenue. A four year medical school, a state labor department, a planned unemployment fund, and a 10 percent liquor tax move toward final approval amid partisan debate.
After a two hour session the group announced resumption of talks on Monday at 10 am VMW president John L Lewin stayed silent stating no policy committee meeting is scheduled and he has no statement on negotiations or a possible truce extension miners operate under a temporary arrangement since April 1 A union spokesman and the policy committee could be convened on two hour notices The Memori al Day holiday affects operations in states observing it The four day negotiations were reviewed by Thomas Kennedy THNW secretary treasurer Anthracite operators and the WMW subcommittees will reconvene in Philadelphia Monday then return to New York for sessions beginning Wednesday
Mrs J W Paulk of Campbellton died at her home yesterday afternoon after a long illness. Survivors include her husband five daughters including Georgia Belle Lee Iva and Frances Nadine Paulk all of Campbellton and Mrs Apste Laune Buntin Cottonwood two sons John W Paulk Jr in the Army and D P Paulk Campbellton three sons Gare Machin Live Oak Fla Patty Brooking Montgomery Gypsy Brookins Columbus Ga two brothers Will Pur Columbus and Jog Punis Graceville and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be at Ephusus Church with Rev Calvin Strickland Cottonwood officiating. Burial will be Ephusus Cemetery. Time of service not announced pending arrival of son in the Army. Ward-Wilson Funeral Home in charge.
A measure linked to Roosevelt’s possible bid for a fourth term gains traction in the Senate Judiciary Committee. Chairman Van Nuys plans a subcommittee with hearings. Proponents claim majority support among 3 Democrats and 7 Republicans, with some predicting opposition from all 38 Republicans and several Democrats.
The report details the ninth raid this month with U S P 27 Thunderbolt RAF Dominion and Allied fighters supporting. Bomb loads included two thousand pound bombs alongside 500 and 1090 pounders as crews reported successful targeting of docks and locks. Planeloads from Snoozin Susan and Gremlin Castle faced German fighter opposition but maintained formation with heat and weather conditions noted as favorable.
The proposed 10 percent subsidized rollback on butter and food prices stirs contention in Congress. Byrnes endorses OFA and Food Admin measures while Republicans push to abolish the OPA and shift control to Agriculture. Farm groups and labor leaders press for subsidies amid inflation fears and price control battles.
Ruth Fugenta Glass daughter of Harvey Glass of Ashford has achieved an outstanding scholastic record. Since starting eight years ago she has averaged 91.46 across all studies and has never been late or absent. This marks one of the highest academic records ever compiled at Ashford Grammar School.
Dispatches indicate one end of the Japanese foothold on Attu is collapsing as Allied operations extend past Digested lines. The plan foresees Attu’s conquest within three weeks, followed immediately by air and sea actions to neutralize Kiska and reduce enemy fortifications before an amphibious assault. The latest bulletin notes two days of combat on Attu and confirms the capture of strong positions on Fish Hook ridge and cave operations on ridges above the clouds.
The 12th wave attack dropped 80 tons of bombs on Foggia and struck Leghorn, 50 miles from Tunis, with observers noting vulnerability of the Italian fleet. British raids also hit Spezia as plans for an invasion loom, with Eisenhower headquarters reporting great damage to the Leghorn shipyard and related facilities.
A Senate group led by Alabama’s junior senator calls for a postwar world security system with enforcing power to sustain peace. He says the United States must lead in creating a global organization and cooperate with all nations to curb death and chaos under law. Gov Sparka to deliver the commencement address to 350 seniors and diplomas will be awarded by University president Dr. Raymond B. Paty.
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