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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1943
Page
2
A Birmingham audience discusses segregation, economic policy, and federal overreach as Alabama leaders condemn federal reforms and defend states rights in wartime, criticizing Wagner-Murray bill and urging local solutions to civil rights pressures.
Mrs Paul Shelley died at her home in Tumbleton last night after a short illness. Surviving are her husband Paul Shelley of Tumbleton, a son James C Shelley of A 3 Comat Guard, a daughter Geighter, a sister Rose Spann of Tumbleton, and a brother Jack Porter. Funeral will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow at Zion church with Rev Jeff Stingon officiating and Headland Mortuary in charge.
Mrs Mattie Jones fifty one died at her home on 410 South Lena street last night after a short illness. She moved to Dothan from Samson eight years ago. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Ward Willgon upon arrival of her son from Camp White Oregon. Surviving are her husband Robert Jones two sons Grover Ward U S Army overseas and Junior Ward of Camp White Ore a daughter Miss Yonettle Jones seven sisters Mrs Lula Jackson Mrs Tinie Hornsby and Mrs Fennell Kilpatrick all of Samson Mrs Pearl Robertson Miss Daley Thompson and Mrs Olde Wiee all of Bay Minette and Mrs Bonnie Ward of Panama City her stepfather Jeff Ward of Samson and one grandchild.
Number 3 continues on page one noting increased transport costs for homecoming tickets now exceeding $40. At noon today the fund reached $50. Gitte traveled from Dothan and also from Headland Abbeville Enterprise Hartford Slocomb Samson and Midland City, reflecting broad local support.
Sparks urged devoting the weak to honoring the brave flyers guarding our safety and contemplating future possibilities. A third proclamation hailed zoning as an example of democracy. He asked residents to pay tribute to rational boards on Jan 5, the second anniversary of their establishment.
Continued details on naval operations show strong Pacific fleet forces near Naucu and Nauru with air strikes and bombings. One escort carrier, Lincome Bay, reported sunk in the Gilberts while the Mar ehanls attack caused superficial torpedo damage to another carrier and under twenty planes lost. Admiral Nimtz announced small air attacks on Mill and Jaluit with a Liberator sinking a patrol boat at Jaluit.
County official Culbreth notes many farmers submitting soil conservation applications. Payments expected early next year as interest grows in improving depleted soil.
Tairy twe hogs weighing 7243 pounds were sold yesterday by Houston County 4-H boys and girls at the second 4-H Hog sale. The hogs brought 11 boys and 7 girls a total of 83242 dollars selling for 122 percent. During the year 4-H members have fed out over 400 hogs in addition to other projects, said Hubert B. Creed, a pay agent.
Ws claimed he stopped to talk with Will and was ordered by Allsup to get insane. Woodham says he did not wish to drink whiskey. Allsup allegedly took Woodham by the arm and tried to escort him to the rear. A scuffle ensued and Woodham was booked on disorderly conduct charges. Allsup denies striking Woodham. A suit was brought against Allsup and his riding company.
Continued discussion notes a plan to place fathers of children born before Sept 15, 1942 at the bottom of the draft list while non fathers are available. The measure withdraws draft supervision from McNutt and places authority with the Selective Service director, with reviews of standards and deferments to be handled regionally.
A large congregation attends services led by Rev. K. Rose Sender with evangelist Rev. C. Fugen of Ashland, Ky. The scene highlights ongoing church activities and attendance.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt arrives in Malta on December 7 1943 with Rear Admiral Ross McIntire and other officials to honor Malta's defense role. He reads a citation from the United States praising the island and its people, and Malta’s leaders vow to bronze the inscription in Valletta for posterity.
Report from the AAA office notes only twenty termers in Houston County failed to reach average cotton yields. The year showed ideal weather and a rainy period similar to last year, leading to broad satisfaction among farmers. More than 3% reported crop deliveries impacted, with subsidies extending into five figures.
Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Kynesville for George E. Whitehurst seventy four who died suddenly on a downtown Marianna street. Officiating was Rev J A Rawls of Jacksonville with interment in the church cemetery. Surviving are a widow Mrs Loula Whitehurst of Kynesville two grandsons Coy and Heman Hendenson serving in the Navy and Army two brothers Edward of Panama City and Henry Whitehurst of Blakely Ga two sisters Mrs Sallie Jackson of Alford and Mrs Ida Vann of Tampa. Whitehurst, a native of Houston County Alabama, came to Kynesville about 65 years ago.
British and American troops shattered the German defensive ring around Cassino and Mignano, pushing through to high ground and seizing key villages. Canadians pressed a major drive along the Mars sector with tanks, while Fifth Army forces took Goering Division prisoners as air support operated in support despite weather limits.
Ray Dean Riley son of Mr and Mrs J C Riley of 211 West Powell Street has been promoted to the grade of sergeant He is stationed in the South Pacific theater of War Relatives report the President and the Prime Minister conferred in Cairo Dec 4 with President Ismet in Turkey and Churchill visited Tehran Nov 23 to Dec 1 to confer with Premier Stalin following talks in Cairo with Gen Stallhaime Chiang Kai-shek
Meg Srelth of Pesols City, past two term governor of the Liong Club, and Burns Perker of Montgomery, Lions Club, were guests of Lions Paul Gamble and Kirschier during a club program.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss air battles and German and Allied air forces with figures on fighters, factory targets, and widespread destruction of Lorient and nearby Krupp works. The text notes a shift from offensive to defensive air fighting and cites substantial damage to targets and town areas.
London dispatch reports Tokyo broadcasts claiming U S Wisconsin and sister ship sunk near Bougainville while launchings and war-time secrecy cloud the record. The raids describe heavy destruction across Germany from Dusseldorf to Hamburg with tens of thousands killed and mass evacuations.
Officials reported a widespread rise in influenza like illness across multiple counties including Dale Limestone Walker Jefferson Lowndes and Cullman with a marked increase expected at this time of year. Last week total nearly matched or exceeded dips from last winter and Montgomery County alone reported about fifty cases.
Nylon Gilt Almost Breaks Up Party at a bride elect's event in Houston where guests admired two rare pairs of nylon stockings. The war’s shortage of nylon created excitement as Frances Farmer received the gifts from her brother overseas then the bridge game proceeded amid chatter about the coveted stockings and the gold mine nickname for the stock.
Gov. Chauncey Sparks of Alabama and Gov. Speseard Holland of Florida will join a ceremony freeing the Perdido Bay Lillian bridge from tolls. Officials note Alabama paid 43200 toward the coat of the 1980 bridge built by Florida at a cost of 172000. Attending are state highway and finance leaders, local officials, Rep. Boykin and Sen. Pepper with other Florida officials.
Enterprise announces a new Boy Scout troop sponsored by the Alabama Boy Scout Council with fourteen boys enrolled. A W Banner Scout Executive of the Southeast says the Bama Milin of Enterprise and D D Riley sponsor the troop, which will merge as Scoutmaster. Committee members are Hal M Bryson C R Moore and J A Ogletree. Enterprise already has another Scout troop and cub pack.
Police Chief J E Craughon reports November bookings up 212 from October with 308 traffic cases in October and 520 in November. The period extends from November through December 4 as records rise. Commissioner Coe warns that continued infractions will bring heavier penalties, with fines ranging from one to five dollars for various violations and a three dollar stop light offense.
A suspect named Dan Sly was lodged in the county jail on petit larceny charges after allegedly stealing money from a relative. Police said about eleven dollars was recovered and the total stolen amount was believed to be less than 25 dollars.
Dr. W. T. Barkatt reports mumps cases across schools including Lore Highland Elementary Minnie Tale Weea and Jumer High, urging those exposed to stay home until cared for. Swelling must subside and patients remain in isolation the first week. Information clinics for protection against diphtheria typhoid and smallpox held at county health offices Mondays and Saturdays mornings. People planning to take the tests should come before eleven on Saturday December.
City Commission members and city officials attended a staged dinner hosted by the fire chief. Zigler commented he could not claim credit for the fare, while Commissioner Miles Millar and Clyda Cos joined, along with Auditor-Treasurer J. L. Vaughn and Police Chief J. E. Draughon. Commissioner Rawlins McKlaney could not attend.
Police report a nonfatal crash early today at the Dusy and Franklin intersection. Drivers Lowell Hicks and Harrison Grace were identified. both vehicles sustained minor damage and no injuries occurred.
The committee reports uncover improper and falsified eagle records by wholesalers and a rise in moonshining as it examines liquor shortages. It plans to extend scrutiny to wholesale and retail prices and possible evasion of OPA ceilings. A holiday from industrial alcohol to whiskey making is discussed as a wartime measure.
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