14 Jan 1943
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1943
Page
1
A damaged OCR snippet mentions a clerk and city posting context with unclear details. The readable parts reference a local action or notice and a dated sequence though specifics and names are unreadable.
Reports from Agriculture officials show from July to November a higher share of buyers were farmers in the North Central region, with land transfers 10 to 13 percent below 1940 levels overall. Farmers buy more land than they sell, aided by farm income gains and draft deferment programs linked to war work. Average land values rose, up from a 1940 base and remaining below 1912-14 levels and the 1920 peak.
A chaotic wartime dairy program led by Roy F Hendrickson pivoted from evaporated milk surpluses to roller process milk and enriched bread supplies. The plan aimed to conserve shipping space, boost civilian nutrition, and keep prices stable, while expanding milk and dairy product distribution as shortages eased.
The article notes that No 3 gas coupons expire January 21 and nine days remain to redeem them. It mentions OPA official Joe Short in North Alabama and states coupons in the A book become valid on January 22.
Private Tilamon Watking, 22, a Detachment Medical Department member, died at Camp Rucker Station Hospital from injuries after a Monday night automobile crash. He had earlier been involved when a vehicle allegedly stolen from Horace Joseph Teach of Newton. Son of Estelle N Watkins of Asheville, he was inducted July 14, 1942 and stationed at Camp Rucker. Funeral arrangements were pending family advisory.
New York patrolman Neidelman skated on the ice at Van Cortland Park Iske when he collided with another skater. He suffered a broken nose but remained on duty as the incident unfolded.
A reader urges citizens to support the war effort by buying war bonds and stamps with 10 percent of earnings. The message stresses regular purchases each payday to help bring soldiers home sooner.
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