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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1943
Page
5
A garbled obituary notes the death of a former Argentine president. It mentions an honorary title and a mass meeting, with reference to health issues and a family member's illness. The text is fragmented and difficult to parse for precise details.
Mrs Daisy Dean fifty five of Gordon died at a Dothan hospital early last night funeral services set for tomorrow at 3 pm at Gordon Methodist Church with Rev H O Chunn officiating. Burial in Gordon cemetery under Ward Wilson supervision. Dean taught school in Gordon for 28 years and is survived by her mother Mrs F B Tutue of Gordon two nieces Mrs Betty Bennett Gordon and Mrs H L Shinholster Hamp ton, a nephew David T Bennett Camp Abell ey Mina. Active pallbearers listed with numerous honorary pallbearers named.
The document outlines continued war mobilization costs with garbled figures. It notes administration resistance to security disclosures and reports curtailed ordnance production to fund ships and planes. Estimated annual expenditures reach about 199 billion dollars with munitions, industrial construction, and other war needs.
A new USO director was named for Dothan in a local civic note. The report highlights the appointment and identifies the key liaison for the organization within the community.
Marianna report says a girl died after a motorcycle crash near Snende End. Panama City resident Prowse was also injured in the accident and received care for trauma and shock.
The story reports U S and Allied airstrikes against Tripoli and Tunis area targets as Rommel’s forces retreat toward southern Tunisia. Martin Marauders and Bostons targeted rail yards, oil storage, and military facilities while Allied bombers struck near La Goulette and the Tunis port, signaling renewed efforts against Axis forces in North Africa.
The readable fragments describe a complex discussion with names like Erigevett and Tobias, mentioning parity, powers, a wheel device, and various technical terms. The text is garbled, suggesting a cross page OCR from a historical issue, with multiple broken phrases and unclear context.
The President advocates raising over 16 million dollars in additional revenue through taxation and other measures for the 1949 fiscal year. He envisions a broader tax program, calls for changes to wage controls, and urges mandatory joint filing for couples while warning the national debt will rise to about 211 billion dollars by June.
Fragmented OCR text discusses a board related matter with references to competition and responsibilities. Names and exact actions are unclear due to garbled source, but the piece centers on a dispute or decision involving a hotel or ward context and a board’s response to a challenge.
A garbled notice urges food handlers to acquire certificates as required under a November 24, 19XX rule. The fragment references provisions of an act adopted by the state detailing deadlines and compliance expectations for certified personnel.
Fragmentary market notes show CHU 400 commodities and sector figures incomplete. No clear entities or outcomes are discernible beyond references to market reportage and unfinished data.
Registration of new voters began at the County courthouse in the Sheaf's office as residents two years or more and those twenty one or not previously registered moved to qualify to cast ballots in future elections. The Board of Registrars will extend a ten day period for veteran registrations with T. F. Fortson of Dothan Mrs. WL. Lee and Miss Olive Armstrong on the board.
Lawal War price and rationing boards in south and central Alabama will accept applications from traveling salesmen qualified for extra gasoline ration under a new amendment. Dr Albert H Collins, state OPA director, said salesmen dealing in essential commodities may receive rations for five percent of last year's mileage or 600 miles, whichever is less, with a monthly cap of 75 miles. Ration elements issued as a C ration at local boards.
Alabama ranked high in births for 1941 per state health tabulation from the Bureau of the Census. About one of every forty US births occurred in Alabama, with 64,238 births out of 2,520,427 nationally. Only 12 states had more births that year, including New York, Ohio, Texas, and Michigan.
In 94 hours workers may appeal if not satisfied with employer decisions. The plan involves consultations with employers and unions, naming several companies and officials. The area includes Mobile and nearby cities with naval aviation cadres affecting campus curfews and housing rules. The article notes the earth as the fifth planet, and ends with campus timing concerns.
The report notes the upcoming opening of the Alabama Legislature with mentions of House and Senate preparations. Names and details are jumbled, but the event centers on the session starting soon and anticipated proceedings.
The husband of a Houston girl, former Miss Farwn, received a citation for bravery in North Africa. Acting as a lieutenant, he guided troops to a beach landing under enemy fire, aiding the assault as shore batteries pounded the coast. He earned the Silver Star for this action, with fellow officers including Capt Livy Syringe Ghaw mentioned.
Lewis Granger taxi driver was arrested by city police during the week end for violating the ABC act and operating a taxi without a license, Chief M. Tatum said. Granger’s arrest was among 33 by officers that week end. 25 charged with drunkenness, two also violating the liquor law. Sheriff's officers reported 14 arrests over the week end with five for vagrancy, eight for drunkenness and one for speeding.
A Maxwell Field flight from Montgomery Alabama ended in tragedy when a routine warning flight crashed into the Alabama River. One man, 33, identified as Second Lieutenant Clayton W Wheat Hoe, was killed and another injured.
The article notes widow Mary Jean Christian Wheat of Montgomery and her father WHD Wheat of Paris Ky. Also aboard the plane were First Lieutenant John Ites 491 dead and 2 720 missing in the 1941 42 period. The losses are attributed to enemy action against American ships.
The White House moves to replace several officials and nominate new figures. James Byrnes is cited as a key ally, while postmaster general Walker faces questions over his future. Roosevelt plans to appoint a personal representative with ambassador rank to the southwest Pacific, signaling expanded duties beyond existing ministerial bounds.
Allied forces report heavy air and naval losses for Japan during two days of action. Several transports sunk or burned, a 14,000-ton troopship gone with all hands, and other vessels damaged near Lae. Ground troops seize Tarakena and Sananandi Point, killing about forty Japanese and capturing weapons.
NEW YORK AP The OPA ordered rapid hearings for drivers labeled non essential and said it did not intend to remove licenses. The agency sought to deter unsafe driving while leaving other liaison campaigns in place as police teams patrolled theater districts and restaurants during a tense citywide wartime crisis.
Number 15 continues reports on military progress and morale. Worl Register stationed at the Army Air Base De Ridder Louisiana has been promoted from Private to Corporal. He is the son of Mr and Mrs W Reglater of Do han and was inducted into the Army and sent to clerical school at Denver Colorado after duty at Anderada Hield in Winterporo South Carolina.
Appointment of F A Neely as manager of the Dothan Schwobilt store at 105 North Foster Street was announced today. Neely, a veteran clothing retailer, comes from Birmingham where he had been assistant manager of the Schwob store for 12 years.
Mrs Willie Beasley Dias is hospitalized following a travel incident affecting family and friends. The community lists many relatives and mourners including Mrs Lesse Buckholm, Moses Kathryn, and Juncus Groves, with connections to Dothan Montgomery and South Head.
Funeral service for Mrs Maggie Bass fifty two died Thursday at her daughter's home in Slocomb route one. Elder Alex Collins officiated at Keutema church with pallbearers Dee Tavle Cem Bass Virgil Bass Maurice McSwain Alfect Culverhouse and Ouidas Battle. Survived by daughters Mrs Moss Slocomb route one and Mrs Minnie Ruth Smith Columbus Georgia a son Johnnie Bass Slocomb route one three sisters and four brothers and four grandchildren.
Mrs Ella Cox sixty five died at her home near Clio yesterday afternoon after a short illness. Survived by a son Shelley Cox in the U S Army two daughters Marjorie Cox of Clio and Mrs Lizzie Folsom of Atlanta two brothers C 52 McCail of Clio route one and M
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