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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1943
Page
2
A disrupted notice shows the Houston teachers meeting postponed with unclear OCR text. It mentions March dates and Solomon Makter as a superintendent candidate, and Dr Alten Been connected to the Blate Department of Fdarations with a role at the county Baxter and related entities.
The infant daughter of Mrs. Hall died yesterday and was given final rites at Headland Baptist Cemetery. The Rev Sam Reeves officiated with Ward-Wilson in charge. Survived by parental grandparents Mr and Mrs C W Johnson of Dothan and maternal grandmother Mrs Frank Hell of Dothan.
Henry Johnson aged thirty two, listed delinquent by Houston County Selective Service Board No Three. Registered at Ashford in the first registration, last known Hastings Florida, unable to locate at Heightstown New Jersey. Officials appeal for information on his whereabouts and warn of delinquents being turned over to federal authorities. Bermuda grass and carpet grass movement frozen until government can secure supplies for military needs.
The Office of War Information announced an important address on the war effort to be broadcast tonight by James F Byrnes, director of Economic Stabilization, over the Columbia network from 9 to 9:30 PM. WPA and WPB officials weighed 10 to 15 percent newsprint cuts for 1943, with possible higher reductions feared by publishers, while industry leaders debated impact and a possible moratorium on paper orders.
The report outlines 1944 budget gaps for emergency war items and a Maritime Commission push toward 20 million tons annual shipping, aiming for 5003 vessels including tankers and Liberty ships. Admiral Land testifies production could reach two ships daily by May and five and a half by 1945, with budget cuts affecting civilian agencies and postwar Manning planning.
An eight month term and possible teacher pay raises are proposed as part of an education trust fund plan. Surplus revenue beyond working balance and retirement costs would fund education and an emergency pool. A war emergency legislative council and contingency appropriation were also discussed by the Interim Committee chaired by Sidney W Simver.
London experienced a brief air raid alarm as a few German planes with thick cloud cover crossed the coast. There were no anti aircraft exchanges and no bombs reported. one enemy plane was said to be destroyed off the southeast coast. No injuries were reported. The weather may have hindered RAF activity and reports of other raids remained unclear.
Inquiries into manpower needs called on former Governor Herbert H Lehman of New York to remain to explain how he expects to surmount shipping and manpower problems for Foreign Relief and Rehabilitation. The Maritime Commission seeks an additional 5,230,000 in contract authorization under consideration for the commission.
A home demonstration club was organized in Dupree yesterday with seventeen women attending. Miss Fran Mallette outlined the 1943 Home Demonstration Program of Work and discussed Food Production and Conservation. Officers named are S. B. Harper president, Essie Wiggins vice president, and J. V. Waller secretary-treasurer. Members present include Charles King, Esther King, R. S. Hicks, D. H. Adams, P. Adams, Senile Enfinger, Allen Waller, Otis Hobbs, H. B. Waller, B E Pyres, Addie Hall, Preston Adams, Layne Alley, D. L. Hobbs, Harper, Wigging, and Waller.
Solomon Baxter county superintendent announces Houston County bus drivers Institute starts Tuesday February 16 at the courthouse auditorium. Sessions run 7 am to 3 pm with topics Safety Maintenance and Operation of Buses. Dr Austin Meadows Alabama transportation superintendent will conduct.
Dr J M Dasher a Negro physician was warned by the City Commission to appear and show cause why his license should not be revoked after two workers with health certificates issued by him were found to have infectious diseases. The Commission urged thoroughness in examinations and required precautions before issuing certificates under city ordinance.
Houston County youths reaching eighteen were urged by Selective Service officials to register promptly. Many have neglected to register upon turning eighteen, officials stated, stressing legal obligation and consequences.
The Office of Price Administration reportedly plans an order permitting passenger car tires to be recapped with reclaimed rubber without rationing. If issued around March, the measure should conserve current tires and reclaimed rubber, replacing automatic ration board permits with no inspection. The aim is to save material without increasing driving.
Edward Kennedy, AP war correspondent, said Axia forces left Tripolitania as a British armored column moved into the old French frontier post. A German rear guard covered the retreat with mines and Derby traps along Libya. In Cairo, Allied bombers attacked Messina as part of a stepped up strike on Axis supply centers following Naples raid.
A wartime lay away plan for shoes is explained with a June 18 deadline for sale validity and February 12 redemption date for purchases made under the plan. An official notes a War Ration Stamp not required if bought before a certain order, else a ration coupon may be needed. The report cites representative Instrus Wong regarding eligibility and redemption timelines.
A Soviet officer faced questions from German and Soviet officers about civilian housing, supply shortages, and the Red Army’s pressure. Lieutenant General Schlem and General Vem Daniel defended tactics while Lieutenant General Manrige Yon Drebber explained surrender options, noting German forces were cut off from food and munitions as Red Army advances forced a capitulation.
Soviet troops breached Kursk defenses near the city’s outskirts amid heavy fighting. Pravda reported the Kursk army dissolved, while German lines collapsed under a large Russian push toward Mariupol and Rostov. Measure of Red advances reached 65 miles northeast and 48 miles southeast of Kharkov. Potential severing of German supply routes noted.
A Navy communique notes American forces establishing a strong position at Titi near Marovovo on the Guadalcanal northwest coast. Patrols progress satisfactorily as U S troops move overland toward Japanese headquarters near Cape Esperance, after Buna fell earlier. Japanese forces reportedly held out in Guadalcanal inland areas.
Alabama farm families produced and supplied foods totaling 68 733417 00 dollars in 1942. The value includes 14 000 911 quarts canned foods 2 833 61 pounds dried fruit and vegetables and 1 504 beevee canned products.
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