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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1943

Page

3

Death of Farmer by Own Action At Clarke County

A coroner's inquest returns a verdict of suicide in the death of farmer John Will Trawick. The sheriff reports Trawick shot himself with a shotgun after disputes with family moments earlier. Funeral services are set for 3 p.m. at the County Line Church, with burial in Clarke cemetery. Survivors include three brothers H T Trawick Hartford W J Trawick Dothan route one and RG Trawick Columbus Ga. two sisters Mrs G D Clarke Dothan route one and Mrs Rhoda Roney Dothan, plus many nieces and nephews. Ward Wilson Funeral home handling arrangements.

Farmer County Fine Church Clarke Cemetery H. T Trawick Hartford W J Trawick Dothan Trawick Columbus G. D. Clarke Rhoda Roney Pallbourers Arthurl Bass

Navy commander cites Allied anti submarine push and Pacific actions

In a briefing, Navy officials note intensified submarine warfare with many U boats south of Iceland and routes to Britain and North Africa, while stressing efforts to build anti submarine vessels. They report reduced losses on the North Atlantic and progress against submarines off South America, and describe limited Japanese activity in the Aleutians and ongoing air operations over Guadalcanal and New Ireland with multiple engagements and plane losses on both sides.

Iceland Britain mid-Atlantic North Africa Hitler Knox Stimson North Atlantic Rugma Brazil South American Aleutians Thu Wan Rm Qguistion Navy Aresa UF 8 Torea Liberator Wiehell Kiska Guadalcanal Solomons Mande Kolomtangara Jaeory Ia Telanda Phong

Proposal to buy cregate plant debated by county board

The board heard a proposal to purchase a cregate plant to improve road machinery. Mr Mallins said no recommendation would be made until a thorough investigation of the matter is completed.

Snap Mmn Huidee Mallins Sadle

Number 2- Continued From Yager Qned

Through the day the enemy was completely defeated and forced to retreat. Planes were shot down and destroyed in the air. Harber Tue of the Tatier and Thuyethiee of Mespwee Techters are cited as heroic figures in the fighting.

Front line reports and a teen scandal interlace

War front dispatches note Russians within 22 miles of Kursk and a German halt at the No Vorossisk bridgehead while a Taman peninsula landing is partly wiped out. In a separate note, a California case alleges an intimate act with a girl under 18. Migs Hansen is in juvenile custody and will be sent home to Lincoln. Miles Satterles, a Californian student, returns to Appleware to resume high school studies.

Dnieper Kursk No ‘Vorossisk Paleo Taman Kerch California Flyne America Migs Hansen Juve Nile Lincoln Miles Satterles Appieware Calif

Verdict in Trump case seals jury tensions in courtroom

Continuation of the trial scene shows jurors delivering their verdicts amid tense exchanges. Flynn, anxious and smoking, watches as Judge Stull reads the acquittals and the final verdict. Supporters and accusers react, while notes hint at possible motives and lingering disputes within the jury.

Pracioent Dadge Stull Mig Andersen Walang Ms Confidente Justitia Americ Peggy Tine Sateerlee Tos Vach Bracco Misa Batterlee Heath Betis Wansen

Governor limits liquor board powers and appoints replacement

The liquor board plans to replace Devan with Cottle and grant four weeks paid leave. it aims to choose a successor by March 2 while tightening enforcement. A resolution called for stricter regulation of liquor operations and direct dealings with distributors to cut out agents, reflecting ongoing board difficulties and changes from the previous administration.

Iquor Inne Devan Cottle Hoard Maren 2

Controversy over wartime price controls and reports

The article quotes Asker lamenting ongoing government inquiries and the need to expose corruption before Congress acts. It discusses the committee’s push for accountability, the Comptroller General’s monthly reports to Congress, and disputes over emergency pricing policies tied to Roosevelt's wartime measures and the Maritime Command’s stance on price adjustments for essential shipments.

Chicago Commodities Wheat and Corn Prices

Commodity notes list May and other terms for wheat and corn in Chicago markets. Entries show minor numerics and fragmented abbreviations. No coherent event or named entities beyond market context.

Sparks pledges Negro opportunity in Alabama rally

Montgomery speech by Guy Chauprey Sparks promises equal opportunity for Negro citizens of Alabama. Sparkes says unity against division, urges support for Booker T. Washington's teachings and to buy bonds while aiding Negro education and progress to ensure victory and brighter days ahead.

Montgomery Alaar Alabama Guy Chauprey Sparks Jet Boarka Booker T Washington Sparks Washington Sparkes

World War II North Africa and Italy reshuffle noted

Dispatches report Gen de Gaulle and Gen Catroux seeking positions in the French African government as Eisenhower’s theater shifts unfold. Mussolini sacks ministers amid Italian troubles while Allied operations press in Tunisia and Libya under Montgomery’s Eighth Army as Rommel retreats toward Tabye.

Number 5 Continued From Page One Quota Remains Ample

Number 5 quota ample time remains to complete the drive. It is expected that the three days set for the effort will be sufficient to finish the work.

General Eisenhower to direct North African forces?

The piece details a reshuffle of Allied command during World War II. It notes Major General Lewis Brereton taking command of American forces in the Middle East, replacing Lieutenant General Frank Andrews who moved to Europe. it discusses separation of the North African theater from the European theater under the Roosevelt Churchill conference and contemplates Eisenhower possibly overseeing all Allied forces in the region, with British generals Alexander and Montgomery remaining key leaders.

Janee Bernard J. Montgomery Theacer United States Lewis H. Brereton U.S Ai Middle East Ates Brereton Frank M Andrews Eisenhower Tuna AEF Firat Gien Giraudard North Africa Africa Tunisia Moorca Alkids Montgomery Alexander Washinton Eiaenhower London

Wesley Harrison Last Rites Held

Funeral services for Wesley H. Harrison seventy five died at the home of his brother in Bluffton Georgia following a heart attack were conducted at the Bluffton residence with Rev J P Touchstone and Rev Jordan presiding Burial was in Bluffton city cemetery with Fellows and Forrester of Dothan directing Masonic lodge of Blakely and Bluffton had charges at the graveside Surviving are daughter Mrs John C Foster of Bluffton two sons Moncrief Harrison of Baton Rouge La and Major William F Harrison of Vicksburg Mississippi two brothers Henry C Harrison of Bluffton Ga and Claude Harrison of Fort Gaines Ga

Wesley H. Harrison Bluffton J. P. Touchstone Jordan Bluffton City Fellows Forrester Dothan Masonic Lodge Blakely John C. Foster Moncrief Harrison Baton Rouge William F. Harrison Vicksburg Mina Henry C. Harrison Bluffton, Ga Claude Harrison Fort. Gaines

Political row over agency personnel faces scrutiny

Chapman and several officials including Rudolph Evans and Francis Brown attract criticism from Henderson over their inclusion. Thies says committee will cooperate. Dies presses for a purge of radical bureaucrats, accusing agencies of shuffling staff.

Chapman Interior Rudolph M. Evans Federal Reserve Board of Governors Francis C. Brown Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation John Q. Cannon Civil Service Commission Ines Hendricks Thies Dies House Flicar

Coordinated Mediterranean Command Might Reshape War Effort

Observers expect Churchill to clarify policy soon. General Sir Harold Alexander could lead ground forces in the Mediterranean, with Air Marshal Sir Arthur Tedder overseeing air power and Admiral Sir Andrew Cunningham commanding the fleets. A unified command would coordinate attacks on multiple fronts in Tunisia and the broader region.

Churchill Mouht House of Commons Harold Alexander Mediterranean Arthur Willam Tedder Andrew B Cunningham Germany Arca Ewenhower Alex ‘Ander Cunninsham Tedder Ibis Tunisia

Senate’s young reform row in the Vandenberg Room

A group of nine young senators from states including Delaware Michigan New Jersey Oklahoma West Virginia and Nebraska meets privately in the Capitol. They deny forming a party bloc saying they are curious about why things happen and aim to observe Senate sessions from their seats, not roam to the cloak room. Corporal Robert T Layton is noted as assigned in the piece.

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