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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1943
Page
2
Thanksgiving was observed by Napier Field personnel with religious services in the Post Chapel led by Chaplain Charles E. Johnson and Paul J. Caddy. A special dinner featured roast turkey with giblet gravy sage dressing cranberry sauce and many traditional sides.
J Doc Newsom seventy three died at the home in Noma Florida after weeks of illness. He lived in Nome twenty years. Funeral set for eleven tomorrow at Nome Baptist Church with Rev Balcom officiating. Burial in Noma cemetery with Ward Wilson in charge. Surviving wife three sons Arthur and Luther Newsom of Geneva Clyde Newsom of Noma, daughter Mrs Corinne Brannon Dothan, sister Mrs Phonie Chaney Panama City, four grandchildren. Active pallbearers are his nephews Macon Brock Charte Brock Alton Newsom Robert Jawsom Horace Newsom Wallace Newsom.
The notice lists an auditorium event at eleven am on Saturday December 11 and a change in Christmas holidays for Negro students from December 17–27 to December 23–30. A War Cheat drive report shows Macedonia school with eighty seven students turning in 6441 dollars, averaging over a dollar per student.
The article recounts Stimson and War Department disclosures about a rebuke of General Patton after an incident, noting Eisenhower did not approve the denial of reports. It covers Patton’s upcoming promotion to major general and outlines the Army's theater command principles, emphasizing careful selection of commanders.
A World War II veteran recalls missions over Hamburg in 1942, describing flak and balloon defenses while flying with British and Canadian crews. He details postwar duty in the U S Mighty Air Forces, transition to a new army, and the loneliness of civilian life after intense combat. He misses fellow Canadians and the pace of wartime duty.
An account notes that Cafaro returned to Italy in 1921, later faced Fascist money restrictions, and left his wife and daughter. In October German troops in Hedlona assaulted Maria, killing her uncle and wounding relatives. Villagers were rounded up, monks and clergy displaced, and a local quarry was used to execute men and boys.
The Rivers and Harbor, Rules, War Claims, Civil Service, and Irrigation committees feature leaders like William Bank, Miller Algood, and Jeffers with many as ranking members on major and legialation panels. Veterans Starnes and Hobbs have long service, while Armos Oliver and Hud Weston hold key panel seats.
The Ruasians say they killed 3,50 Germans and destroyed 32 tanks in repulsing attacks on Kiev area and counted 4,000 Nazis and 30 tanks in other actions from Gomel to the Puleper River bend, as Moscow reported large counter moves and gains across multiple fronts.
The plan maintains current withholding for individuals, estate and gift taxes while integrating the victory tax by raising the normal rate to 10 percent. Earned income credit is dropped. exemptions for dependents stay. Whisky excise climbs to 9 dollars per gallon, other alcohols rise, and various services and items may face new rates. Airmail and town mail postage increases are noted along with a corporate excess profits tax hike from 9 to 9 percent.
Reports note Number 11 continuing from Page One with the Eighth Army breaking through near the San Sal river. The feat included cross river bridges and railroad trestles restored to keep a steady stream of reinforcements to troops in newly won ground. Allied air forces supported the assault across lower Sangro destroying gun positions and dumps despite rain mud and a harsh enemy.
In a grim incident the crowd was marched to a quarry where machine public safety units opened fire. A 15 year old named Wine to Genaro, among others, was killed as bodies fell into the pit. Women and children cried as a priest prayed behind walls while victims were buried under rock reportedly after hazardous materials were dumped nearby.
Stinson reports Japanese losses since November 1 include about 7 million tons of ocean warships and 53 planes. In the theater, one destroyer and a transport plus one plane have been lost. Samson notes German counterattacks near Kiev while a major Soviet offensive into winter seems unlikely, inviting continued fighting in the cold.
Number 24 reports three hour RAF coverage of the island and notes that Berlin is now the world’s most heavily bombed city. An RAF commentator calls it the greatest prize as raids continue. Swiss dispatches describe devastation across western Germany and a Swiss resident cites Cologne’s terrified residents and mutilated bodies as death looms.
Eyewitness accounts describe Monday night bombing destroying or heavily damaging most buildings on the left side of Wilhelmstrasse from Wilhelmplatz to Unter den Linden except the Reich Chancellery. Rosenberg staff building and Luftwaffe sites suffered heavy damage as fires burned out. Goebbels convened leaders to discuss emergency measures and a push to deploy more fighters from France.
The customs and federal offices mostly shut at the usual hour except post office. Stores and other businesses closed for the day. The Minnesota association plans to keep Thursday half days through the year, with exceptions around Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
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