02 Sep 1943
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1943
Page
1
Farm agent CGM Ling says county farmers can sign contracts immediately for use of war prisoners to harvest an unprecedented wheat crop. Payment terms not yet set, but deposits by about six Houston Geary farmers give them preference in prisoner labor distribution.
Washington AP reports the OPA to raise creamery butter from 10 to 12 points per pound starting Sunday, while reducing fresh meat ration values by one or two points across several categories. The aim is to boost butter production and better distribute meat shortages nationwide as beef and pork supplies are projected to adjust through August and September.
The report surveys multiple theaters with Soviet setbacks near Donets and Bryansk, Nazi pressure along a Baltic route, Italian and Western European bombings, Pacific engagement near Kolombangara and Bougainville, plus Allied naval actions and political shifts in Britain Denmark and the United States.
Allied pincers close on Salamaua airstrip as Japanese defenses crack under pressure. MacArthur spokesman calls enemy resistance rearguard as Allied forces tighten the southeastern siege near the Francisco river mouth and Roosevelt Ridge.
The Office of Price Administration raised blue stamp values for four canned fruits effective Sunday. Changes include No 2 apples 10 points, cranberries 10, No 2 1 2 peaches 27, and No 2 1 2 pears 21 points. Dried prunes currants and beans saw adjustments to balance supply and demand amid wartime shortages.
Interior Secretary Ickes warned in a radio speech that national gasoline shortages loom unless essential travel is preserved. He noted civilian use has exceeded 342000 barrels daily, with the East facing tighter supply as military needs rise. He said lifting the eastern pleasure driving ban signals policy change, not extra fuel.
Liberator bombers of the U S Tenth Air Force dropped a heavy strike on Mandalay railway yards with numerous hits reported in the target area. B 25 Mitchells attacked other central Burma sites. several buildings at Monywa were demolished and rail yards at Hilpew and Ywataung suffered damage while a landslide near Ralpaw tracks was feared.
Washington AP reports Army losses in the day’s battles bring total U S casualties to 103,932. The armed services and Merchant Marine figure in the latest tally reach 106,446 since Pearl Harbor. Page 2 has full details.
Washington AP reports a sharp postwar split over ending war contracts. Dr. Stanley F. Teele urged prompt termination with quick government cash to reimburse contractors and aid reconversion, while others push a gradual shutdown to ease postwar dislocation. The debate pits shipbuilders and machine tool makers against tank and aircraft parts producers amid looming civilian demand. Dr Teele backs 75 percent reimbursement within 30 days, with rest after review, to guard against inflated claims.
AP report from London notes Nazi broadcasts signaling Allied invasion prep in the Mediterranean and Britain. Paris radio cites Gibraltar fleet movements. German agency DNB confirms a large Anglo-Saxon flotilla. Berlin claims a second amphibious force gathers.
The Liner Gripsholm sails to meet a Japanese exchange ship, carrying about 1,250 U S citizens interned in Japan, China, and the Philippines since Pearl Harbor, plus 1,330 Japanese civilians and supplies for American prisoners of war. It heads to Mormugao to meet the Tela Mary bearing about 1,400 western hemisphere nationals. Pretoria notes South Africa recognizes the French Committee for National Liberation.
Washington AP A third daily column explains new tax rules for earnings over 270 dollars single or 3500 for married couples. Taxpayers with income above 10000 must use the long form with a double column and a Victory Tax section.
Washington AP reports the Marcus Island raid tests Pacific strategy with three possible aims. The strike could precede occupation of a distant outpost, serve as a feint for moves toward Wak, Taland, or Hong In the Kottles, or deliver a psychological impact. The action signals Allied reach and may force Tokyo to redeploy forces to counter threats.
In Washington, Franklin D Roosevelt and Winston Churchill discussed war generated political issues during a social visit. Officials awaited Moscow's response to Anglo American overtures for a three power conference this year. No clear evidence there or in Washington of progress toward a top level three nation meeting.
Allied air operations in North Africa and around Naples focus on the toe of the Italian peninsula with fighters and fighter bombers. American Fortresses and medium bomber units were held by bad weather. RAF Wellingtons bombed targets near Aversa and Naples rail lines while American Warhawks hit a zinc factory in southwest Sardinia. Middle East raids targeted Grottaglie near Taranto as crews returned safely. Italian communique noting limited damage in Naples province.
Washington AP reports a War Food Administration order lifts quotas on slaughter of livestock for civilian consumption until October while preserving a 40 percent set aside for armed forces. The move accompanies a Agriculture forecast of higher overall meat production despite crop declines, with beef and poultry gains offsetting shortages.
Stockholm AP reports Danish Prime Minister Ecavenius, who resigned after Germany seized control, refused a new cabinet under Nezia. Von Hannecken seeks compromise as German civil authority and martial law continue. editors released after censored by Nazis. Air traffic between Stockholm and Copenhagen resumes via Berlin.
President Roosevelt will deliver a ten minute radio address September 8 as part of the Treasury Third War Loan Drive. The White House announced the speech would begin about 9:40 p.m. Washington time.
London AP dispatch reports hard driving Soviet forces pushing Germans back on multiple fronts in Ukraine. Lisichansk and Bumy captured. Kursk region cleared north of Kharkov. Sumy liberated with many towns. Stalin issued orders praising troops and commemorating Sumy as Bumy. German retreat described amid Moscow bulletins detailing heavy losses.
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