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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1943
Page
3
Obituaries and cards of thanks appear with partial phrases about services and charges. The readable lines reference a funeral context and a plea to see charged for a memorial. No clear names or dates are present in the legible text.
A fragmented verse collage cites Numbers and Shakespeare about vows and oaths. It ponders binding words and perjury, contrasting religious obligation with worldly duplicitous tales, including a nod to Venice and theater.
County Agent C M Ling spurred a Tuesday meeting where farmers and business leaders considered wartime labor relief for peanut harvests. While some supported military help only as a last resort, officials stressed no new cotton-picking personnel and urged mobilizing all available labor and machinery to avert losses to the war foods program.
An old war era column notes President Roosevelt’s fishing trip to the Georgian Bay area of northern Lake Huron, suggesting his absence from Washington allowed admirals and generals to steer the war. It defends the trip as harmless, praising his leisure while asserting it won’t affect leadership.
Washington reports distillers pressing to resume whiskey production on a limited scale despite a grain shortage that jeopardizes feed for cattle and poultry. WPB warns that drought or grain shortfalls could land the blame on whiskey advocates while stressing a broader push for a lasting war economy. Norman Littell’s dinner misadventure with Swiss officials highlights Washington social frictions as the era weighs a possible fourth term and aims for a durable peace.
The article argues that wartime strain and labor shortages demand careful use of soldiers for farm work. It warns Houston County farmers to evaluate genuine needs before requesting soldiers to harvest crops, noting civilians should first use their own available labor. It stresses patriotism and self-reliance in peanut and cotton seasons.
The piece argues the supposed dissolution of the Comintern is misrepresented. It surveys Stalinist aims, U S political maneuvering, and the illusion of peace talks, asserting the resolution hides ongoing fifth column activities and warns against trusting Communist promises.
Jockey George Woolf, famed for Sea-Biscuit era runs, has seven mounts at Churchill Downs but has not yet won the Kentucky Derby. The radio program rundown lists his name among sports and race summaries, highlighting his ongoing quest for a Derby breakthrough amid a busy broadcast day.
The text debates a proposal to ratify dissolving the Comintern while denying it is an Absolution act. It criticizes pretended promises from Stalin and accuses leaders of misreading the move, arguing Moscow's aim is Russian control rather than universal pledge. The passage mentions Joe Davies and Henry Wallace in opposition to trusting communists.
The piece argues Roosevelt and Churchill may announce a bold plan at their upcoming meeting. It weighs fronts in Western Europe and the best route to topple Hitler, favoring a French invasion to split Nazi forces and hasten victory, amid rapid Allied gains in Russia and the Mediterranean.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ann Strickland eighty three died at her Hartford home Monday night were held yesterday in Pondtown Church near Black Alabama with Rev Led Mixon and Rev L Thomas officiating Burial followed in the church cemetery with Fellows and Forrester directing Surviving are four sons Harri son Strickland of Millville Fin George Strickland of Hartford K ? Strickland and Z . Strickland of Geneva seven daughters Mrs Percy Dixon of Black Mrs Virgie Hartley of Blakely Ga Mrs Dora Coleman and Mrs Marta Coleman both of Geneva Mrs Bavion Fox and Miss Vassle Strickland of Hartford and Mrs Lucy Outlaw of Lakeland Fla seventy grandchildren and fifty seven real grandchildren
Officials did not indicate details about the plan or its timing. The report mentions overdue notification and new cases in the pay system. references to rubber facilities and other sites are unclear. The fragment suggests military aviation involvement related to a senator's program.
A 17 year old may enlist as an aviation cadet in the Air Reserve, with eligibility determined by an Aviation Cadet Board. Upon mental and moral qualification, enrollment proceeds, with call to preparatory flight training planned near the eighteenth birthday. If deferred for schooling, duty starts after graduation or the end of the semester, with options to wait until the next eligible window. Major Swain and Edward W. Krom noted figures in the program.
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