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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1943
Page
2
AP reports U.S. armed services plan an extensive system of schooling for servicemen by end of the year. Army and Navy training divide into basic civilian-to-soldier prep, technical field specialization, tactical unit teamwork, and logistics studies to build a combat ready force with high literacy and skilled manpower.
Charles Guyton native of this city and acting attorney was named chairman of District 2 of the Ida War Fund. Governor Spessard L. Holland honorary president of the Florida Fund affiliated with the national organization. Dr. John J. Tiger University of Florida head of the camp. District 3 will organize county groups each to bear responsibility for its area. Guyton serves as municipal judge for Marianna.
At Camp Rucker Alabama a company of more than 100 Women Army Auxiliary Corps members took the oath in a Friday ceremony led by Gen. F. W. Manley. The detachment signed enlistment papers pledging service through the war’s duration plus six months. The ceremony honored their joining and celebrated their integration into camp administration and operations.
Dorothy Dix argues couples should view marriage from a financial and health angle, not just emotion. She says harmony protects health, finances, and future stability, noting nagging spouses harm both partners and that a supportive home fosters successful, contented adults.
A dense listing of radio segments, concerts, news. names include AP News items, Marcus, Walker, and Jack Smith. Multiple orchestras, bands, and speakers listed with varied times and program titles across the day.
In Montgomery Alabama Folke wartime crowds offer cash rewards for information about renting homes. Two notices run Saturday offering 25 and 359 dollars to seekers who avoid paying their rent. The ads promise to spare tenants from heartbreak and save money.
Ethel Mo Burt, noted as one of the first WAAC entrants, became the first woman from Marianna Army Air Field to enlist in the Army. The induction was officiated by Lit Max A Pea as post recruiter, witnessed by Officer Helen V. Sayre, WAAC commanding officer. Cpl Burn, one of the initial 17 WAACs, was inducted January 7, 1943 in Providence, R.I., with home listed as South Attleboro, Massachusetts. Remaining WAAC detach members were sworn in days later during formal retreat on the parade ground.
Auburn Alabama reports a statewide labor survey to gauge how the current labor shortage affects lumber production. The effort is a joint project of the War Production Board the U S Forest Service Alabama Extension Service State Forestry Department and the Tennessee Valley Authority. Findings will help present a true picture of labor allocation for lumber production.
A 15 year old boy camper from New York City admitted to killing a young girl at a camp in Fishkill New York. He appeared subdued in court after the admission. Police declined to release further details pending investigation and the boy was remanded to secure custody.
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