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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1943
Page
5
M. Tatum said to he and Cherry were charged with drug offenses and probation violations alongside other arrests. Police reported multiple incidents during the day, detailing charges and the involved individuals amid ongoing inquiries.
The report notes several arrests for drunkenness and vagrancy. Individuals named include Wile James Edwards Joe Peacork Ike Hutto and James E Wood with cash bonds set. A white woman Fra Mae Byrd was apprehended on vagrancy charges.
Twenty eight soldiers were burned yesterday when cleaning fluid for a machine gun burst into flame at Camp Bowie in Brownwood Texas. Three Alabama men required hospitalization including Pvt Andrew Howard 21 whose mother Mrs Yallie Howard Route 2 Verbena Alabama and Verdis V Hudson 20 whose wife Edith Route 1 Bay Minette Alabama. also Pvt Frank W Douglas 28 whose wife Alma 1000 South 16th Street Birmingham Alabama was listed among the injured.
Edgewood Arsenal reports examine the paradox of humane weapons in modern warfare. A flame thrower is labeled humane despite its severe burning, while white phosphorus smoke bombs create smoke screens and dangerous fires, prompting debates on callous labeling and practical battlefield use.
Houston County men A I Granger and A O Adams of Cottonwood pleaded guilty to manufacturing whiskey and were sentenced to a year in prison before seeking probation. Roy Hill noted the clerks court actions. Leroy Bowen of Webb pleaded guilty to assault and battery, fined $25 plus costs, and received three months with probation after court officials placed him under supervision.
In Belfast AP reports soldiers improvised a dance during a charity event when the electric light failed. A kerosene lamp stood in the center, candles circled the platform, and flashlights were used to read music. The novelty delighted attendees and the dance ran an extra hour.
In Abilene a local fighter taunted Lt Gen Dwight Eisenhower claiming he could beat any opponent in Kansas. Eisenhower, home on leave from North Africa, sparred with the fighter and defeated him in two rounds. The encounter boosted Eisenhower’s local fame.
Voter sign up ends today as county offices report many preregistered residents. Courthouse staff including Fortson Dornan, W. GL Lee, and Olive Acme from Columbia have been at the courthouse since Monday seeking registrations. Despite the deadline, some residents have not yet paid poll taxes or registered due to tax collection duties and local office constraints.
Officials of the Houston County War Price and Rationing Board say a meeting tonight at 7:30 at the Houston County Memorial Library will explain the bank rationing program to restaurateurs and wholesalers. C. W. O Mallie from the State OPA in Montgomery will attend to outline the rationing plan. The session replaces a postponed tracer meeting and urges retailers and wholesalers to participate.
Plans for the annual Houston County tenant meeting to be held in February were discussed. Committee members named include Preston Watford, Edgar G. Tvey, and Clarence Meadows.
Amos Williams of near Headland was held in Howellton County jail on a felony warrant. Sheriff B G Farmer said Williams is accused of obtaining money under false pretenses by making false representations to Dr. Odom, from whom he obtained thirty dollars. A grand jury two years ago charged Williams with presenting to Bailey Realty Company that he owned a house and lot in Midland City and obtaining 120 dollars.
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