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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1943
Page
5
A damaged OCR page fragment includes names like KELLY SMITH and multiple political and firm references, with garbled sections mentioning Hall, addresses, and a historical quotation about Thomas Jefferson. The text is incomplete and uncertain but presents a mix of notices, bids, and a political disclaimer.
Harrison E Spangler chairman of the Republican National Committee issues The GOP New Stand arguing that last November's results usher a two party age Democrats and Republicans will share power to check radical elements He urges that even in victory the country must not lower standards or yield to unthinking idealism while seeking to lift the less fortunate to a higher level
Alabama Governor Frank Dixon told Montgomery reporters he has no plans for further political office and would return to law practice if his state’s people are not harmed. He left a narrow opening about a potential Senate run if he believes Alabama is being betrayed by a successor. He urged the public to consider the stakes before stirring campaign talk.
The piece forecasts early wartime and postwar moves in labor and tax policy, with Democrats resisting a full repeal of the Wagner Act while seeking new labor regulation. It notes farm bloc pressure on price ceilings, potential income tax changes, and broad budget economy measures. The report also touches on investigations into un Americanism, and war apparatus debates including armored fighting vehicles and future tank replacements.
The piece argues against reducing the U.S. standard of living to match other nations. It asserts Americans built the country, warns that lowering living standards would aid perceived anti-American ideals, and states a future goal to rebuild stricken nations while preserving a higher living standard at home. It dismisses calls for equality by lowering American living conditions.
Navy report notes devotion of naval and civilian personnel at the yard working two shifts of ten and fourteen hours each amid Pearl Harbor damage. Spain and Portugal strive for peace as Spanish Foreign Minister Gomez De Jordana notes potential cooperation with France to further allied spirit and war effort.
In a light postal of curiosities the piece notes how winter strains budgets with rising prices and baking needs while radios linger as a modern fixture. It jokes about parentage and romance and hints that neighbors may need to return borrowed snow shovels once conditions ease.
A wartime article argues for part-time work for housewives as employers seek labor. It discusses OSS figure Donovan, a demand for a submachine gun, and shifts in government and private hiring. Benefits cited include extra family income and social relief, with notes on marital and domestic dynamics. Military and civilian employment trends are linked to female employment and wartime needs.
A reader complains about the Dothan to Camp Rucker transport line. Filthy buses and restrooms, rude staff, no clear schedules, and unreliable service cause humiliation for travelers. Incidents include a late night return from Camp Rucker and a bus running out of gas delaying passengers. Mrs John H Hawkins signs.
Auditor-Treasurer JL Vaughn reported a general rise in city receipts for 1842 totaling about 5418000. Water and electric taxes led with an estimated 440,000, police court fines rose to 21,000, privilege licenses gained 2405, auto tag tax reached 15,700, genuine tax 94,700, and liquor tax 16,600, compared with 1841 figures.
MONTGOMERY AP Cities where liquor may be sold must create zones for such sales or the Alabama Beverage Control Board will not renew licenses, says Ed B Reid secretary of the Alabama League of Municipalities. Current licenses lapse Jan 3, two days after Gov Elect Chauncey Sparks inauguration. The new Governor said he was considering selective licensing but no plan has been announced.
An explosion on the Atlanta highway six miles from Montgomery killed four men with three already dead from burns. The victims included Zac Willis and Oscar McDowell, both hailed as heroes, while two other deceased remained unidentified. Eight others were seriously injured as the truck fire spread. One more victim died in Montgomery hospital, raising the toll to four.
Authorities say a series of films will be used to reveal grim facts as they exist today. The material is chosen to inform the general public while not shown to mixed audiences, rather to carefully selected groups, with medical authorities terming the content as the bare facts.
J Theodore Jackson of Dothan was named co chairman of a venereal disease education program backed by the Dothan Junior Chamber of Commerce. Richmond McClintock will coordinate efforts with Jackson as the program aims to clean up vice in Dothan and Houston County with support from Camp Rucker Napier Field civic groups and local clubs. The JC Chamber will launch the community drive soon with several committees to begin functioning.
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