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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1943
Page
4
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The funeral for Mrs Beasley was held today with services at a Montgomery church. Attended by relatives including three brothers and numerous nieces and nephews, pallbearers and honorary pallbearers named from area families and local organizations.
Cadet Rowe entered the Army in January 1942 and earned his wings and commission last September. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C Sealle Rowe of 416 Highland Ave Johnstown Pa His wife is Pauline Saylor. He trained at Carlstron Field Arcadia Fla Bainbridge Ga and in December was transferred to Marianna for advanced training.
The report describes troop movements and clashes across multiple fronts with Allied forces claiming air superiority as tanks and infantry engage near Tripoli. It notes reconnaissance patrols, damage to enemy aircraft, and ongoing patrol operations in Axle and surrounding areas.
Continued coverage to: Henderson criticizes OPA while five top bosses press orders. Senate foes urge new price policy as Brown's nomination faces scrutiny. Aiken notes Brown could advance if he pursues his own plan but may struggle under Henderson’s framework. Russell urges farm price stance disclosure.
Tom W. Moore aged thirty one son of Dr and Mrs E C Moore of Dothan died in Spartanburg hospital after illness. He had served as a volunteer before entering officers training school. Survived by wife and two children of Birmingham and by two brothers Durwood Moore USN Norfolk and R E Moore OFI New York City. Funeral arrangements to be held in Birmingham.
The Senate Ways and Means Committee prepares to tackle a revenue plan within ten days. Suggestions include increasing the 5 percent victory tax, broadening it to corporate incomes, and exploring pay as you go income taxes. President Roosevelt presents a record wartime budget of 108 billion dollars and proposes uncrossing taxes and loans, with possible further measures to raise revenue. Some lawmakers also consider national lotteries as a funding option amid postwar revenue questions.
The in charge rationing official said conservation will rely more on voluntary cooperation by motorists. O Leary urged drivers not to wait for deadlines and to have their tires inspected as soon as possible.
A jumble of midcentury ads and notices showcases dining rooms at a Montgomery Highway venue with live orchestra and redecorated banquet spaces, plus fish market orders, beauty products on sale, and a moral quip from Benjamin Franklin. The miscellaneous clippings reflect promotional copy, local business pitches, and household tips with dated greetings.
Governor Dixon highlights cooperation between state and local agencies for war effort and postwar planning. He cites education funding gains, parole system success, merit-based staffing, department consolidations, and revenue improvements across Welfare, Corrections, Industrial Relations, and Alcohol control. He notes prison expansion, unemployment fund growth, and highway, forestry, and health program advances.
Funeral services for Mrs. Dora Lee Hodges Ofty pine died in Dondleonville hospital Sunday were held at 3 PM at Parkeield Baptist Church near Jakin with Rev J Z Hagier. Burial in church cemetery directed by Fellows and Forrester. Surviving: husband W T Hodges of Donalsonville route one. three daughters Lucile Burkett Alma Louise and Mary Elisabeth Hodges. four sons Plonnie Hodges Charlie Hodges J T Hodges and George Hodges. four sisters Alma Moore Pan Harper and Nore Gheen all of Dothan and Ruby Johnson of Atlanta. two brothers Grover and Harris Stephens of Dothan. Active pallbearers listed.
The comptroller outlines treasury balances from January 17 1839 and December 20 1942, notes quintanding bonds totaling 72 671 000 with 11 273 500 in bond payments under the current administration, and cites a 332 000 sinking fund aimed at retiring a 4 577 000 old debt. Revenue collections are compared across years with lower collection costs.
Funeral services for Mrs Juliann Tomlin, 64, of Ozark, were conducted yesterday at Hopewell Church with Rev Dear officiating. Burial followed at the church cemetery. Surviving are her husband Mus Cleols Tomila. a daughter Mrs D E Dillaré. Mrs J A Waughs. Mrs Angie Childree. and a son Daniel Tomila.
City police arrested Henry Mitac a Black man last night for carrying concealed weapons and discharging firearms in public Chief M Tatum said Miller was taken into custody at the Blues Front Cafe a Negro patrons establishment where he was creating a disturbance Police believe Miller violated the Effective Serv Act and related statutes.
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