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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1943
Page
2
The article reports on peanut pricing with market prices rising as quotes trend higher. It lists grades and prices per ton and per pound for shelled and unshelled peanuts and notes range shifts across U S markets along the Mississippi River area affecting farmers and shellers.
AP reports a breakdown of 761 US casualties with 36 officers and men killed in Alaska and Asiatic, South Pacific regions, 27 officers and 76 enlisted killed in action in action in the South, 408 killed in action in the Pacific. The piece lists names such as Capt Curtis L. Caton and Pvt Bern Extelle Jones with listed next of kin and addresses.
The fragment notes that a person named Of Tire y Announced has sold his home preparatory to moving im and references a former status or role. The readable text is incomplete and lacks clear dates or locations to risk misidentification.
Regional OPA food official Ware Hutcheson to chair a joint committee in Atlanta to launch a drive against the Southeast's rising black meat market. The effort targets price, rationing, quotas, transport, inspection, grading, and licensing while noting rural areas see unlicensed butchers moving thousands of pounds daily. The initiative involves State Extension Services and county agents to root out violators. The Pruett family details include several in the armed forces and defense work.
A D Wilkerson of the War Price and Rationing Board reminds Houston County motorists with B and C mileage books that today is the deadline for their initial tire inspections at 49 official OPA stations. Failure to comply bars renewal of mileage rations or issuance of them in the future. A books have until March 31 for initial inspection. The deadline also covers buses trucks tractors taxis and fleets with bulk ration gasoline. Gas dealers are cautioned not to sell gasoline tied to expiring mileageration packs.
Funeral services for F W Campbell of Cho Route One were held at noon today at Sives Creek Church with Rev Shirah officiating. Burial followed at the church cemetery under Headland Mortuary supervision. Surviving are daughters Mrs Carpenter and Mrs Beasle Simmone of Cho Route One, and two sons, D Wo Campbell of Eufaula.
Miss Fran Mallette announces this week’s home demonstration club meetings in Houston county. Tuesday sees Big Creek and Rehobeth clubs. Wednesday Gordon and Cowarts clubs. Thursday Welch and Smyrna clans. Friday Pleasant Plains and Farmer clubs. All gatherings start at 2 30 pm. no meetings listed for tomorrow.
In 1932 South Dakota reported a tuberculosis death rate of 267 per 100,000 population. The figure reflects the era's health challenges and regional mortality patterns.
The fragment discusses wartime shoe rationing and changing footwear styles. It mentions laws, supply constraints, and regional notes about footwear, including references to colleges and individuals involved in processing or commenting on the rationing impact. Entities include Am American colleges, Louses, and Campbell of Clin runt.
Napier officers competed for promotion in a local ceremony with officers and cadets present. The event recognized advances in rank among lieutenants, with attendees including staff and graduates from the nearby academy.
Readable fragments indicate a municipal meeting discussing votes and officials. Names and places are partially visible, suggesting a contested tally and discussions of procedures. Further legible details are needed to confirm exact participants and outcomes.
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