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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1947
Page
16
Army officials promise durable gear resistant to fire water mildew shrinkage sun and abrasion for soldiers in all climates from Arctic cold to tropical heat. Troops lamented poor footwear and cumbersome leggings as major issues with previous equipment. Long coats were disliked but improvements aim to boost comfort and performance in combat.
The Army says it has learned from World War II and will improve clothing, helmets, and equipment for soldiers. Further tests are planned in Alaska and with the Byrd expedition at the South Pole to ensure lighter, more adaptable gear that offers better protection.
The first return of World War II dead buried overseas will occur in August per War Department plans. Armed forces personnel from seven Hawaii cemeteries will land in San Francisco August 18, and those from Henri Chapelle in Belgium are due in New York August 25. Returns require next of kin requests, and families should inform the Memorial Division in Washington of current addresses to speed inquiries.
Police report series of burglaries in Dothan last week with several homes entered. Suspects questioned while no charges filed. Stolen items include cash rings a 1942 Chevrolet coach and a Colt revolver. Investigations continue.
The first annual dinner of the Negro Scouters and workers in the Southeast Alabama Boy Scout Council was announced by FE C Jones Negro field executive. A representative from each Negro troop is expected with W D Hewkins of Panama City as guest speaker and guests from Montgomery Pensacola and Mobile to confer with leaders.
The Circuit Court Grand Jury will convene Monday morning for the first session of 1947. The court plans to take up the criminal docket on Mar 17 and begin the first civil jury session on Apr 14, as reported by court clerks.
A Greene County courthouse janitor named Sugg found a four pound opossum on a stairway and captured it. He handed the animal to a friend who reports the marsupial had been consuming possum and tamarind for a couple of days.
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