30 Sep 1943
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1943
Page
1
An Associated Press survey shows a broad push across 24 states to induct heads of families into the armed forces. Draft officials foresee about 446,000 fathers entering uniform between October and year’s end to meet wartime demands, with several Southern states planning October calls.
Parade preparations in Mary covering civic and military groups with Major General Paul W. Baer reviewing the procession at 3 o'clock on West Main Street. Camp Wacker units and Boy Scouts of Dothan slated to participate, followed by high school bands and a benefit show.
Invasion reports show Clark's Fifth Army advancing toward Naples from two directions as British and American forces push German defenders. Montgomery's Eighth Army advances on the Adriatic coast while RAF bombers strike Ruhr targets. Red Army reports heavy fighting near Kiev with casualties. In the Pacific, Japanese fighters threaten to outpace Zero while Allied forces push near Finschhafen and Wewak as air and sea actions intensify. A draft and congressional debate loom in Washington.
Evansville reported Treasury Secretary Morgenthau announced the Third War Loan Drive reached its 15 billion dollar national goal. Houston County figures showed a total of 2,528,372.25 in cash with 544,371.25 over quota and more sales expected today as residents get to name Flying Fortresses.
Tentative War Department approval fuels a drive to purge government payrolls of non-fathers as a substitute for Wheeler bill delays. Selective Service prepares to list family heads while Wheeler and Downey press protests amid talks toward an administration pact.
Atlanta police today traced the slaying of Henry Heinz, vice president of Citizens and Southern National Bank, to a battered wrist watch fragment, a shirt button, fingerprint traces on a window, and three badly smashed bullets. Detectives hoped these scraps would reveal how a masked intruder attacked the well known civic leader in his home, as turn to Page 3.
Washington AP The House Military Committee nears action on a Senate backed bill to boost benefits for dependents of pre war veterans. The measure would retroactively start Oct 1 and include prompt government payments without deductions, covering wives children and totally dependent parents and siblings with expanded amounts.
Lions Club charity event for Army Emergency Relief nears midpoint as merchants purchase blocks of tickets for Mondays benefit premiere. James R. Dees states proceeds support the Army welfare fund.
AP dispatch from Moscow reports Red army shells on Kiev cliffs and advances into the eastern suburbs across the Dnieper. Russians occupy parts of Kiev's eastern suburb, nearing railway and highway bridges and pressing toward river crossings amid German fire from the west bank.
A five member Inspectors committee returning from a 40000 mile war zone trip warns that American diplomacy and economic efforts lag behind Britain's postwar planning. They suggest British postwar policies are already effective while the United States is uncertain on key world questions after the fighting ends. The report hints that Britain could benefit from American Lend-Lease contributions abroad. Chairmen Russell notes frustration over the pace of U S actions.
Washington report details Japan's new “super Zero” fighter entering production as US pilots push for higher quality craft. Senators Brewster and Mead discuss postwar air bases under Lend-Lease. Queen Mary’s wartime voyage with thousands of US troops is recalled along with a dangerous 1942 voyage through submarine belts.
James Marlow and George Zieflew report that the new ration point schedule targets butter heavy meals, with weekly points for meat and fats. Comparisons to English rations show meat and fat allowances shrinking as butter demand rises, due to limited butter supply, drought, and feed shortages.
Allied fighters and bombers hit Japanese supply depots at Wewak in New Guinea, triggering an enormous munitions explosion. Reports say Liberators destroyed 145 tons of ordnance, with Japanese antiaircraft fire and fighters attempting to halt the attack as Australian troops close in on Finschhafen.
Stockholms AP reports Germany evacuated Naples after destroying harbor installations. Aftonbladet cites a Berlin dispatch noting a heated climate of "Communistic revolt" and sabatoge shaping evaluations. Washington reports OPA chief Rowles says local ration boards and unpaid staff may campaign while awaiting district director approval.
Allied commander Dwight D. Eisenhower and Italian Marshal Pietro Badoglio conferred on military cooperation aboard a Maltese warship yesterday, the official announcement said. The meeting occurred in the North Africa theater with Allied forces coordinating strategy.
Secretary of War Stanton disclosed a war casualties total of about 85000 from December 7, 1941, through September 15, including Salerno and later Sicily. Breakdown shows 20982 killed, 26508 wounded, 23743 missing, 20452 taken prisoner in the Mediterranean theater with Salerno figures dominating the totals.
The Attorney General and Judge Payner held that a $300 out of state vehicle dealer fee to import autos for auctions is unconstitutional. The ruling blocks statewide application but allows a $10 license in each county hosting an auction, covering state revenue needs.
Rep I Cox of Gay, a chair of a special committee to investigate the FCC, resigned the chairmanship today. He will remain on the inquiry group, announcing the move after conferring with Speaker Rayburn as a demanded resignation appears in another page.
American Fifth Army moved along the coastal plain toward Naples Italy driving through Pompei and Mercato San Severino. British and Eighth Army advances formed a broader push toward Naples with strong air and ground efforts around Foggia and the Volturno line.
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