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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1943
Page
2
The piece urges Houston County to accept the state highway department recommendation for a county road supervisor, arguing it ensures competent leadership and avoids political influence. It warns against electing a supervisor not vetted by the state, claiming this would undermine good government and the county’s record.
The resignation of H. W. Partalus as food production director and his charge against Agricultural Department officials highlight a growing food shortage. He warns of hunger unless a full mobilization of agriculture and farm labor is achieved, amid farm price pressures and labor shortages threatening America's role in wartime production.
Citizens watch the first actions of newly elected commissioners as they prepare to choose a county road supervisor under a law described as simple. The vote hinges on qualifications and anticipated impact on local governance.
The Alabama newspaper congratulates Judge Chauncey Sparks on becoming the 48th governor in an inauguration during wartime. It notes his long political career, prior campaigns, and the need for steady guidance to steer state affairs while the war continues. The editorial expresses hope he will serve the common good and delivers best wishes for a successful administration.
The piece reports Ed Flynn’s surprise appointment as ambassador to the South Pacific and Minister to Australia, noted by FDR after a phone call with Churchill. It covers British reaction, Flynn’s Irish background, and Willkie’s censorship clash over delayed British publication of his speeches, plus related U.S. Canada Britain policy tensions. It also recounts Mackenzie King’s unremarked embassy episode and Willkie’s stance on imperialism.
A column recalls Willkie on freedom and imperialism, notes U.S. policy critiques, and reflects on Allied aims. The State Department reveals Casablanca naval actions sank two French vessels aiding trade, while a temperance group ships two million anti liquor magazines. Germany orders church bells melted for war industry, with bells in Holland sounded for alerts.
Napier Field public relations office announced the promotion of Private First Class Freddie F Halstead to corporal. He is a Corstenwood High School graduate who attended Jacksonville State Teachers College and works in the personnel department at Post Headquarters Napier Field.
In New York a critique of the coal miners strike argues the harm is deep but improvable if Congress amends labor law and passes new measures. It condemns the United Mine Workers as boss-controlled and aggressive, cites the Wagner Act and Supreme Court rulings, warns against forced union contributions, and calls for constitutional protections in union governance.
Maxwell Lamar Harrison of 1160 West Main Street Dothan son of E T Benning has been appointed Aviation Cadet Captain and Squadron Commander in the Cadet Corps at Maxwell Field He will undergo ground training in preparatory flight instruction before primary flight training in the Army Air Forces program
Radio schedules list numerous programs and guests including The Maier, Johnzon Family, Dagwood, Blondie, and War News segments. A station notice highlights Private Ivey C. Benton of Cottonwood, son of F M Benton, stationed at the Army Air Forces Basic Training Center in Kearns, Utah, who enlisted December 21, 1942.
Captain James P. Thrower son of Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Thrower of Enterprise is detailed as courts and boards officer at the Army Air Forces Advanced Flying School Seymour Indiana. Previously he served Napier Field and practiced law at Enterprise. He earned a BA from University of Alabama and LLB and was a Sigma Nu member.
The notice states Cadet Harrison was a Theta Chi member at Auburn before enlisting in the Air Corps. After training at Maxwell Field he will be assigned to a Yaeng primary flying school within the Southeast Army Air Forces Training Center.
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