29 Nov 1943
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1943
Page
1
In a habeas corpus hearing Probate Judge Kam Peyner considers Dr W Burkett county health officer's order to detain individuals for health reports. Attorneys argued the order oversteps legal bounds while the court remanded two detainees back to sheriff custody as charges proceed.
Fragmented World Today dispatch notes heavy Allied air activity across Europe and the Pacific, with mentions of attacks near Sangro and Megaradristio while signaling cautious progress on the bulge. It references heavy tanks, bomber formations, and ongoing fighting involving British and American forces amid uncertain outcomes.
Secretary Ickes urged rapid progress in wage talks between soft coal operators and miners. He spoke at a joint meeting of union and management reps, pushing for a national contract to stabilize the industry and restore seized mines to owners. Lewis aimed to break Southern operators’ opposition to portal-to-portal terms while government control ended for 198 more bituminous companies.
Public interest prompt shows two lectures by Gerhard Sager at Dothan High School during a Rotary Club series. He will speak Wednesday at the Recreation Center on That Man Hitler at 1 pm and address Russians as Contributors to a New World Order in the evening.
Moscow dispatch reports the Red Army advancing toward the Zhiobin rail junction, pushing through an escape corridor northwest of Gomel. Communiques say 150 villages cleared, prisoners taken, as 3800 Nazis killed in White Russia actions. One spearhead reportedly within 15 miles of Zhlobin. Germans countered with heavy tank and infantry assaults in Ukraine without gaining ground.
American heavy bombers and twin engined Marauders joined the raid against northwest Germany and a Belgian airfield as RAF attacks hit target areas overnight. British and American targets expand amid warnings of Nazi reprisals with a reported 2.5 billion dollars slated to boost metal offensives and airfields for the Eighth Air Force. Major General William Kepner heads the Eighth Air Force in the action.
Treasury Secretary Morgenthau urged the Senate Finance Committee to back a 10.5 billion dollar federal revenue increase largely via higher income and excise taxes. He faced opposition from sales tax supporters and was pressed by Senator Byrd to accept a smaller House bill revenue instead of a broad sales tax.
Vice Admiral Kinkaid says the Pacific fleet has an ocean full of jet carriers and ships to attack Japan, a vast improvement from last year when only one carrier existed and it was badly damaged. He notes routes to Japan are many but difficult and supply lines will lengthen as operations push closer to home waters. The Japanese fleet remains a major threat and may avoid battle if feasible.
London dispatch cites rumors that the big three powers Roosevelt Churchill and Stalin may plan a dramatic parallel move in war and peace as Allied offensives mount in Europe and Soviet activity intensifies. The Daily Telegraph reports speculation that Chiang Kai shek might meet among potential dramatic announcements. Turn To November 30 On Page 3.
At a delayed Naples gathering, the king’s eldest son was publicly urged to resign. Count Carlo Sforza blamed Italian troop failures on a king’s general, amid a push for a republic. Christian Democrats and Liberals were absent, while monarchists faced mixed reactions from other factions.
The Liberator heavy bomber bombed a Japanese cruiser near St George Channel between New Britain and New Ireland. The hit, described as blowing the ship's arm up, adds to 2000 enemy dead in Bougainville fighting as Allied air and ground forces push inland. Australians take Battelburg and high plateau.
A three man committee of the Third Congressional District Democratic Executive Committee in Alabama prepared a resolution deploring the death of Congressman Henry S. Steagall. The resolution expresses sorrow and deepest sympathy to the family and to the State Democratic Committee, noting his untimely passing.
RY JOHN B COLSURN STOCKHOLM AP reports Germany weighs heavy retaliation as British raids push Berlin toward potential destruction. The Germany press writer hints at a new secret weapon that could intensify total war, while noting Britain lacks nearby bases for similar action.
Washington AP reports the War Manpower Commission plans a January draft call around 300000 men, with the total monthly Army Navy quota near 900000. The War Department had hinted a sharp drop after year’s start, but forecast remains uncertain as calls may exceed expectations.
Secretary Hull denounces peace rumors as efforts to sap Allied resolve by fostering overconfidence. He says rumors likely come from Axis sources and are designed to weaken the war effort. He notes Vatican discussions once occurred about assurances the Vatican would not be bombed.
The House-Smith Committee rebukes the Office of Price Administration for overstepping powers and setting unfair maximum meat prices from slaughter to retailer. It faults OPA for pressuring indirect price controls on live cattle and cites violations of price control provisions. The panel previously criticized OPA this month for other executive actions.
Police Chief J B Craughon announced that City Detective Taylor Hicks was reinstated after a suspension for rule infractions. Hicks resumed duty last night and was assigned to a prow car. Patrolman Eddie Kelley will head the day desk, replacing Eddie Tadell who plans to depart for the Armad flag in December.
The Third Congressional Pretrict Democratic Executive Committee called members to Houston Hall at 10 am tomorrow to reconsider last week’s recommendations. Gov Chauncey Sparks urged haste and warned that every Alabama district must be presented in Washington during the present urgency for an early primary to nominate a representative for Rep. Henry B Steagach. Covington, the district chair, said the group was summoned to reevaluate Goo. dperks’ plan and press for an May primary per Sparks’ messages.
UNRRA delegates at the first conference outlined a tough peace plan for Germany. The Polish delegation urged seizure of Axis surplus supplies for rebuilding looted nations, a view backed by the council. European nations resisted a clause that would let Axis deficits be financed by others, and insisted on a clear directive to reclaim looted assets while maintaining health relief.
Business leaders from nearly every town in the Wire-Freight area will attend a post-war planning meeting at the Mouston Hotel Thursday starting at 7 pm. J. McRae of Merchants National Bank of Mobile will speak. Wallace D Malone will present.
Allied forces launch a nighttime assault from Sangro bridgeheads driving toward Rome. British and American units, with Montgomery style air support, advance despite German counterattacks and heavy artillery. Civita Vecchia port bombardment and coastal actions accompany deepening bridgeheads as Eighth Army pushes inland and captures prisoners including Poles and Lorraine troops.
Washington dispatch reports the Senate Judiciary Committee addressing a recent Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals case. The brief bulletin highlights ongoing committee considerations and pending decisions in the appeal.
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