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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1943
Page
3
The readable fragments suggest a theft or crime report mentioning individuals named Gotiare and Freisy, with references to an old age and a radio. No clear date, location, or outcome is established in the fragments provided.
The county will offer 16,000 acres under a proposed purchase but farmers say the price of 65,000 is excessive and say the quota cannot be met. Officials claim scarcity and external factors limit availability, while other farmers plan to divert land to offset losses.
A late night collision on a Webb State highway near Dethan injured several people including Hicks, Irene Da, and Seldom Jones. McGraw and KeGraw were among those reported in the Patrol’s Friday note.
A draft of relieving marriage licenses was found at the Firstson County probate office for the week ending April 17. Names include Patrick J Bridges of Chicago and Elizabeth Geraldine McEnery of Evanston, among many others spanning states from Georgia to Maryland and beyond. The note also mentions the Spaniards introducing vanilla to Europe in the 16th century.
An automobile driven by young Hulse left the highway swerved across the roadway and struck a telephone pole. Injured passengers were taken to a Dothan hospital by Edward Antley of Webb who lived near the scene.
County War Price and Rationing Board chairman A. D. Wilkerson announced a registration for retailers of meats cheese and fats from May 8 to May 14. Retailers must report planned sales for the week of April 2 and inventory processed foods and stamps on hand as of May 1.
Harold Shelton of Ashford has been promoted to sergeant and is now stationed in Alaska with the U S Army Air Forces. The article notes the 11th Amendment to the Constitution, adopted in February, granting power to tax incomes.
The discussion centers on higher budget allotments, with a proposal to raise old age pensions to 20 dollars monthly now and 30 by 1945, amid questions on funding. Lawmakers push using income tax surplus to cut property taxes and support crippled children, free textbooks, and teacher training, while disputes arise over education funding and trust fund allocations.
A long passage notes congratulations to Mrs Heard on being named school principal. It recalls her tenure as high principal and elementary supervisor, mentions support from parents and teachers, and cites her education background including George Peabody College and a master’s degree.
Readable parts indicate a local public notice or record involving officials. Details are incomplete but the fragment points to a governmental action or forthcoming event. Further text would be needed to identify the exact agency, date, or scope of the notice.
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