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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1945

Page

4

Five Day Coal Strike Could Close 1000 War Material Plants

NEA reports Deputy War Administrator Dr Porter warns a five day coal strike could close about 1000 plants making war materiel for Allied forces. Longer strikes would shutter railroads and cut fuel for homes, stores, and war industries, impacting soldiers and civilians alike.

BY & Burton Beate Nea Washington Clare Sinddown United States CJ. Potter Solid Furly Porter

Coal Strike Threat Looms Over Wartime Industry

The piece warns that any coal production loss from a strike cannot be recovered and fears prolonged shortages. It notes miners work long hours, dwindling stockpiles at steel mills and railroads, and the likelihood of government action to avoid a strike disrupting wartime production.

Potter Hitler New England Mid - Atlantic Pittsburgh Ohio Pennsylvania Railroad Crestline SFAW Cartain John L. Lewis United Mine Workers

AT BRITISH BASE Dothan Men Undergo Orientation Course

Two Dothan men Lieut Charles B Whidden and Pfc Jesse J Killingsworth received brief orientation courses at a U S Strategic Air Force Station in England to help them adjust to life in a combat zone Public relations announced Whiddon formerly lived at 1208 Magnesia avenue and attended API Auburn before joining the RAF Killingsworth whose wife Mildred resides on Dothan route five farmed with his father before enlisting in the service

Dothan Charles B. Whidden Jesse J Killingsworth U. S. Strategic Air Force England Ifen Sleut, Whiddon Beaty Whiddon Magnesia Avenue API Auburn RAF Pfc Mildred Killingsworth

Navy Transport Joseph E Peacock Serves On USS Prince Georges

Navy electrician's mate third class Joseph E Peacock son of Mrs Matte J Peacock 403 North College street is a crew member on USS Prince Georges. Since a Navy crew took over the ship in fall 1943 the vessel has traveled over 50000 miles and taken part in actions in Alaskan waters Tarawa and Saipan.

Joseph E. Peacock USN Matte J. Peacock North College Street Prince Georges Navy Alaskan Tarawa Saipan

Biationed in France: Richter, Wiliam E., Dothan husband

Technical Sergeant William E Richter husband of Iris K Richter of Dothan is mentioned as part of a squadron stationed in France. The text notes his status in a military unit during wartime duties.

Wiliam E Richter Iris K. Richter Dothan

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