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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1943
Page
3
The piece notes Soviet military advances in Rostov and a broader offensive aimed at pressuring German forces. It highlights industrialization and regional economic development in the American South, urging Southern Congress members to lead industrial expansion beyond farming reliance.
Wartime dispatches describe Rostov falling to the Soviets and Germans retreating as Kursk and Kharkov face pressure. Clyde T. Coe is unopposed in the 77th March 36 Democratic primary for City Commissioner, with general election in September. editors praise voter confidence and expect continued service.
A government report led by Patman of Texas predicts South states will drive next wave of industrial and economic growth as manufacturers find a skilled labor pool and favorable conditions. The piece cites broader national debate on postwar readiness and domestic production.
A clipped U S history excerpt discusses diplomatic efforts around Spain France Japan Germany and North Africa as it notes Ambassador Weddell and Franco. It covers a proposed 100 million credit and the political fallout amid Fascist pressure and American public reaction. The piece mentions Cordell Hull and other officials, plus a long narrative on 1940s appeasement debates.
Washington columnist Westbrook Pegler attacks the war labor program as chaotic and ill defined. He critiques McNutt and Byrnes push for forced civilian work for war effort, warns of abuses from unions, and questions legality and personal fallout of a labor draft amid a 48 hour week.
Master Sergeant William A. Helms of Dothan has been selected to receive the Good Conduct Award and is eligible to wear the medal, announced by the Army Air Forces Proving Ground at Elgin Field Florida. Helms has served in the Army since 1925 and meets the eligibility standard of three consecutive years of Federal service and a character above reproach.
Technician Fifth Grade Charles T. Hand, son of Mrs. Jessie Hand of Hartford, is promoted to Technical Sergeant, the Fort Henning public relations office announced today.
Captain Marion W Walker son of Mr and Mrs J J Walker of Dorshan attends a Battery Officer Course at Field Artillery School Fort Sill Okla announced today He is a graduate of Alabama Polytechnic Institute and was active in several organizations while there The article notes a serious shortage of automobile mechanics may worsen maintenance supply issues
ALFRED HAYDEN reports Warren Wright’s three year old Ocean Wave nominated for the $25,000 New Orleans Handicap to be run Feb 17. Initially not entered for the Louisiana Derby due to age and competition, owner Ben Jones late-nominated the colt to stay eligible while considering the Derby. Ocean Wave is viewed as a strong three-year-old in Louisiana, after a easy Saturday win over peers.
Annapolis AP features Maryland legislator Mrs Josephine A Mackie of Elkton who manages a 270 acre grain and dairy farm while raising ten children. She has served six years on the Democratic State Central Committee and says a capable woman can pursue public career. Her oldest son is in the Army and another son left college to help run the farm.
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