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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1943
Page
6
Fragmented reminiscences discuss a meeting of FRA members at Ardille. Elizabeth Fspyardor and Fray Chant Rite appear among names. The piece highlights farming ambition, budgets, quotas, and the drive of young farmers toward independence, noting Mr Marries Borland's effective supervision and community efforts.
Mrs Ida Dykes of Dut tar sues the Arvarta rd est Rews Bay Pena) Company for $5000 alleging negligence at a railroad crossing. An automobile damaged $300 and driver treated for injuries over six months. She claims three months bed rest and lost work time valued at $61. Mullins and IL. A Farmer attorney for the plaintiff.
A reader defends tough rules and new ideas behind rent control while acknowledging public frustration with zoning and administration. The letter commends officials for their hard work, notes some tenants and owners act selfishly, and expresses sympathy for those in charge as the nation adjusts to changes and ongoing debates.
Radio today features Muscal o and Sly Odes at the tre ble, orchestras, variety hour, and gospel music times across AP New lines. Monday's schedule includes Clack patter, news, a talk on life values, Velvet lines, serenade, and a broadcast of theater and music programs throughout the day.
An OCR fragment lists varied items including a War commentary, plays, theater notes, and a radio style column. Mentions of individuals Parker, Conrad Neagle, Joanie Fellerhout Hallgwaet, and Walter Wing appear among scattered program titles and timings. The text reads as a garbled schedule with references to music, drama, and commentary from a late era publication.
Reported Saturday, residents favor a pay as you go income tax plan with broad support but mixed views on its details. The Ruml plan drew strong backing in the district, though specific proposals remain debated.
The text sketches reactions to proposed taxes and budget priorities, naming lawmakers from Massachusetts and Florida and discussing income tax, wartime financing, and popular support. It references individuals like Lepo and Angel and hints at political divides over "proportional" or "per cent" tax changes and budget strategy.
Miss Elizabeth Espy coordinator for the War Price and Rationing Board said registrants for War Ration Book Two must remember three points. First present War Ration Book One for each person registered. Second declare coffee on hand of at least one pound per adult as of November 28 last year. Third declare the number of containers of rationed processed foods on hand. All must have War Ration Book One before being issued Book Two, and forms for registrants will be available at gravity stores and the rationing board.
Joseph Henedict Frbban, twenty-year-old of New York, was arraigned before U S Deputy Daughtry on charges of failing to register for the Selective Service and bound over to authorities. A Federal Bureau of Investigation agent took charge. Frbban had been held since Thursday last week and registered with the Selective Services Board No Three of Dothan after arraignment. If the army accepts him, the charge may be dropped.
Roy Kilby of Houston County 4 H Club won first place in the district finals of the public speaking contest with the talk Sound Farming He tied for first with Coffee County entry and both received 25 War Bond Kilby, 17, son of Mr and Mrs C M Kilby of Dothan, has done club work five years with hogs chickens and cotton projects.
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