02 Feb 1943
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1943
Page
1
A fragment from The Dothan Eagle lists subscription details and names, then shifts to a political column criticizing Congress. It argues for executive leadership, cites past opposition, and predicts stronger war effort and postwar crackdowns amid Republican gains. The piece references leaders, advisers, and public policy without graphic detail.
A bipartisan rejection of former Democratic aide Eg Flynn's nomination as U S Ambassador to Australia highlights Congress reclaiming prestige. Lawmakers oppose political ward figures in such a key posting, arguing the role demands steadiness amid strong opposition and global importance.
The Alabama ABC board, appointed by Gov. Sparks, approved 36 of 42 Montgomery retail liquor licenses and 40 of 41 Mobile licenses amid opposition from dry supporters. Birmingham and other cities’ reviews follow, with critics warning licensing will undermine the state store system and fuel public sentiment against alcohol.
Fragmentary column notes emphasize wartime labor ideals, fear of postwar consolidation, and calls to keep working with diverse people. Mentions gun camera, navy action against submarines, and a Senate Small Business Committee warning about adjusting to peacetime production. President Everett Casa of Col waia U cited.
In Washington the Allied chiefs of staff occupy a sparsely used U S Public Health Building office, while Gen Chu Bih wingy Chinese military attaché notes US help but laments little work and limited access. Chiangs domestic critics and regional governors push back against his policy of friendship with the US as munitions shortages frustrate China.
A reflective column argues that hunger and poverty drive conflict, not need alone. It contrasts Germany’s wealth and arrogance with Italy and Japan, noting Germany’s “special race” mindset, war prep, and looted economies, and questions Western duty and public opinion shaping in wartime.
The passage argues that poverty does not drive people to fight but will to preserve oneself, comparing India as a doormat that asks for further kicks. It criticizes plans for peace that assume weak nations start wars and that Germany will respond to global generosity with neighborly behavior, reflecting cynicism about postwar outcomes.
Churchill and Roosevelt broadened alliance with Turkey at Adana near the southern frontier. The meeting with Inonu and top commanders signaled potential joint action if Turkey enters the war and reinforced mutual aid amid Casabl anca outcomes. The wartime exchange sharpened nerves as Allies press toward coordinated strategy against Hitler.
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The demand for WAVES and SPARS grows as recruitment expands. Applicants must be at least two years of high school education and aged between twenty and thirty.
Martha Frances Haywood died at her home near Clopton with Mr and Mrs Travis Haywood as parents. Funeral at 3 p m at Old Zion church Abbeville with Rev J A Griffin. Burial in church cemetery. Survived by her parents a brother and paternal grandparents.
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