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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1943
Page
5
A youthful loiterer faced a local court decision after a minor disturbance. The judge imposed a short probation period with conditions to report to a court officer and avoid further incidents in the town.
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A Marianna airbase cadet died in a crash amid an undetermined cause. Officials announced a board would be appointed to investigate, and the cadet was the son of Ollie Deary Readuate and a graduate of the Army Technical school at Dewey.
The Dothan High School Band, announced by Rand Menaster, will give the Victory Concert Friday at 4 PM in the high school auditorium. Tickets will be sold by band members or at the door. The program includes pieces by Hatl Johnson Rimsky Korsakov Luigini Romberg Liszt Romberg and Yoder, plus a salute to service members.
Ezekiel Stanford, a Black man, has been lodged on county jail terms on charges of assault with intent to murder. Deputy Sheriff Joe Knight reported Stanford ran over a Black woman, Hathe Sanford, with a truck several days ago, causing injuries of undetermined severity.
A government official urged stronger measures to prevent strikes and shorten disruptions in war production. She cited Department of Labor figures showing 4,365,000 man-days lost to strikes, compared with 350,000,000 lost to illness and 251,000,000 to accidents, emphasizing impact on national mobilization.
The war bulletin reports Russian operations in Ukraine sending forces into Sumy and Akhtyrka with gains toward Lebedin, 175 miles east of Kiev. A German garrison near Lebedin allegedly refused surrender and was annihilated.
Number 6 continued from page ons was listed as probably destroyed. Allied air and ground forces pressed the New Guinea campaign with night and day bombing near Lae and villages southeast toward Mubo while fighter sweeps forced Japanese withdrawals. Sustained eight hour attacks along the New Cumea Coast battered four villages near Ware River and disrupted supply barges. In the Kai Islands bombers struck and demolished a main barracks. Six Japanese bombers raided Milne Bay with minor casualties reported.
A Congressional plan proposes releasing thousands of federal workers to armed forces by removing duplicative roles and needles in the system. Rep Kennedy (D-Tex) urges committee action to clear a bill for a House vote early next week, criticizing McNutt and stressing family protection. The measure targets draft quotas and deferment priorities by dependents, with potential moves to curb War Manpower Commission powers.
The article reports Byrnes delivering a wartime address urging civilian sacrifice and national resolve. It notes the speech was released for publication by the Office of War Information and emphasizes determination to win the war, despite civilian inconveniences.
Reports describe a sequel to a cutting affray between two Black men. Sheriff deputies pursued a quiet investigation and arrested Hoyd Harper on assault and battery charges, placing him in the county jail. A second arrest followed that night, involving Freeman Frown after an altercation on Maniac Street where he assaulted a youth, leaving bruises.
Wiregrass youths in the seventeen year old range have been accepted for enlistment in the Navy at the Dothan recruiting station, Chief Specialist Charles I. Martin announced. The enlistees include Wallace Wilson Chancellor, James Lamar Cook of Abbeville, Kenneth Howell Rush of Clio, Walter Britt Sawyer, and Robert Edward Boland Jr. of Eufaula. The Chief Petty Officer urged all eligible youths to apply while the opportunity lasts.
Washington AP reports a slight reduction in the next auger ration granting five pounds per person for a one week period beginning March 16, up from the former half pound weekly basic ration. OPA notes the 5 pound allotment for stamp No 12 saves manpower and handling.
War with Japan has disrupted main kudzu seed supply forcing Wrezrass farmers to rely on old stands for planting stock. Aubrey Loyd and Sol Craiservation Aide note most kudzu planted in the state came from Japan, but conflict compels alternatives. Loyd says healthy stands can yield about 15 000 crowns per acre with careful digging to protect the stand.
The Houston County War Price and Rationing Board will close all day tomorrow to catch up on accumulated work. The shutdown is not tied to a holiday, and offices will be closed for the day.
A Federal Judge enjoined M V Stokes Packing Co of Andalusia and White Rock Packing Co of Dothan from delivering controlled meals in excess of quotas. Injunctions followed OPA charges that the firms slaughtered or diverted more than permitted to civilian channels and that the Dothan company sold ungraded beef in violation of price restrictions.
MacNarney announces troops will be furloughed in units to aid harvesting, starting with a cotton picking detachment in Arizona, praised by farm state senators as a proper use of military manpower. ABC agents arrest Bud Hutle, operator of the White Front cafe, on liquor law charges as part of intensified surveillance for violators.
Judge Halstead granted two year probation to Hryeni Hall after a guilty plea to grand larceny. Hall must attend Sunday activities and report to the probation office. Two co defendants pled guilty to assault and battery and driving while intoxicated.
Truck operators vital to the war effort can file appeals for supplemental gasoline Friday in Dothan. John Baggett, DDT examiner from Montgomery, will be at the Chamber of Commerce for one day to accept applications. Eligible truckers who have not filed yet should apply while he is in town, as adjustments have largely been made but a few still remain.
Funeral services for Daniel Bailey seventeen Iceman second class US Navy who died last Friday in an automobile crash near Hollywood Florida were held yesterday at Enterprise Church near Blakely with Rev W S Driggers officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Surviving are his mother Stella Jenkins Bailey Blakely a half sister Peart Griffin Miami Fla and a half brother A R Bailey Charleston C. Active pallbearers were Reuben Roberts Fred Bostwick Ben Mosely Joel McDowell Mack Jarrett Jo Mosely J F Balekom and Vincent Willis.
The article explains that five cans per person are allowed, with point stamps removed for excess canned foods. Families may keep reserve stocks but must declare them to start rationing equally. It notes emergency stocks exist due to transport or economic reasons and outlines how deductions affect fair share and replacement rate. A separate court item reports six fines by Judge Lawrence Oykrey for vagrancy and public drunkenness.
Allied forces repelled a German and Italian counteroffensive and pressed Rommel’s retreat from Thala 25 miles north of Kasserine. American air power, including Flying Fortresses, bombed retreat routes while ground units captured prisoners and matériel as Rommel probed northeast of the Kasserine sector.
Reports from Bombay say Mohandas Gandhi aged 73 shows slight improvement on the second day of his fast as part of a standstill effort between Gandhi and the government ends in failure. A city detective announced the arrest of Roy Daniels for assault with a concealed weapon after a fight on North Lenatreet. Police note South African natives are categorized into Bushmen Hotten tots and Bantu.
A public health style notice urges precautions against colds and promotes Penetro as a standby remedy. It advises avoiding crowds, dressing warmly, and not overeating, then touts Penetro for external irritation relief and internal nasal decongestion with medicated vapors, pricing 25c single or 35c double supply.
Funeral services are planned for David Alhn Gunnels infant son of Myang Mra Leste Gunnels of Dothan who wed last night at a local hospital. Burial will follow at Fellows and Forrester Chapel with Rev A Debiideo officiating. Survived by parents two brothers Leslie A and Jimmie Charles Gunnels two sisters Martha Jean and Margaret Leila Gunnels and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs C Gunnels of Dothan.
Lewis Riley of Pansey route one bought a farm from C. L. Nordan of Montgomery Morris with help from the Farm Security Administration. ML Borland, county FSA supervisor, announced the purchase under the Bankhead Jones Farm Act provisions.
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