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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1943
Page
3
A garbled Dothan Eagle clipping references Daly Bamd and The Tack Publishing Co with scattered names and places. It mentions Associated Press material, publishing dates, and vague rates, ending with a scattered note about investigation and credibility by several city and national offices.
The Houston County campaign urges residents to fund war needs by lending $1,000,000 in county efforts and $13,000,000,000 nationwide. The appeal contrasts lending profits with the sacrifice of soldiers, urging support to finance guns, planes, tanks, and ships for victory and safe returns.
The Tuscaloosa News launches a state wide campaign to out vandalize liquor advertising, arguing the thirst for reform against abuse of Prohibition era powers. It cites past editorials critiquing local officials and questions the stance of Tuscaloosa readers on dry laws in light of recent alcohol sales.
Fragmentary quotes speak of divine guidance and resilience in hardship. Text references Micah and a purporting author noting God accompanying believers in fiery trials and metaphorical darkness. The lines resemble devotional excerpts or religious meditations.
A fragmentary wartime column highlights opinions from WPB Chairman Donald M. Nelson and Lt Gen Somervell on production and distribution as the war enters a new phase. President Conant and Roosevelt urge liberty, duty, and shared freedom while a quip about motherhood appears in the mix, reflecting bold wartime rhetoric.
The piece reports on Army and Navy Intelligence clustering around Don Nelson and the War Production Board, noting a covert corps tracking his movements. It discusses possible motives, from divorce fears to social surveillance, plus a jab at overstaffed intelligence and internal political rivalries.
A brief note notes a struggle with meals at a local eatery amid broader efforts to promote the new war loan. No formal speeches or events are recorded, but the phrase hints at communal support and timing around fundraising prompts.
In Feriana Tunisia a small French run hotel hosted Ernie Pyle and other correspondents. Papa the chef wore a dirty apron while Mama cooked and understood English. As war neared the village filled with American troops, and the family fled by night leaving behind a torn post with the peaches jam for memory.
The piece argues Nazi leadership faces defense on multiple fronts as Allied pressure grows in Russia, the Mediterranean, and Western Europe. It notes Hitler must defend, not easily shift to offense, while the Allies plan strikes after finishing Tunisia, potentially targeting Italy, the Balkans, or Western Europe in multiple theaters.
Funeral services for James A. Eldridge fifty four who died at his Hartford route three home yesterday afternoon from a cerebral hemorrhage will be held today at 4pm at Barnes church near Slodted with Reverend Mmiton Pippen officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery directed by Fellows 2nd Forrester. Surviving are his wife a mother Mrs Myrne Pippie of Black Ale and three brothers Earnest Eldridge of Hartford rorta three FE ton Eldridge of Slocomb and Rosie Eldridge of Webster Florida.
Funeral services for John R. Palmore ninety five were held at Union Hill Baptist Church near Cottonwood with Rev. Calvin Strickland officiating. Burial followed at the church cemetery. He was a lifelong Houston County resident. Surviving are his wife Mia De Ts Lashley Palmore and children John W. Palmore Hartford route one Hosea Palmore Phenix City and six daughters Mrs Emma
The text argues Allied air power imperils Nazi war industry and communications, pressuring Germany to sustain western air defenses. It examines Hitler’s possible responses, noting a potential Channel invasion by Allies would force German reserves, with only a slim chance of a major offensive and a hope that submarine campaigns might stalemate the crisis.
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