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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1943
Page
5
The snippet lists the Dothan Eagle imprint with publisher Barry F Hall and staff such as Jillian O Hall Horace Hall, plus a subscription notice. It includes a policy note from the Associated Press and mentions national representives and newsroom branding.
The Office of War Information compiled a list of Hitler’s notable deceptions from 1933 to 1963. The items include Berlin speeches denying aims, guarantees to other nations, refusals to seek territorial gain, and claims to keep the war limited to military targets, with commentary on the incongruity of these statements and the Nazi actions that followed.
Denald Nelson, head of the War Production Board, rebutted a Senate Investigating Committee claim that WPL gambled with vital steel by allotting tonnage to farm machinery makers. He defended allocations, said steel must meet military needs, and urged enlarged farm equipment output despite wartime constraints. He argued investigators misread timing and conditions since 1942.
Thomas Bragg of Birmingham, head of Alabama salvage committee, signs a New Year card featuring a photo of a wagon loaded with scrap iron. The message praises volunteers across Alabama for wartime salvage work and urges continued effort into 1913 to support war production and victory efforts.
Pvt. Vincent J Alfarino recalls soldiers in North Africa as calm and seasoned fighters. Roosevelt warns 1943 will test the home front. President Everett Case of Colgate University notes the present generation is freer than most.
Washington report traces Senate debate on Edwin Flynn's ambassadorship to Australia. It details Connally and Bridges clashing on Flynn’s past ties, the planned public hearings, and partisan charges. Also noted are political tidbits about other officials, Congress, and Canada extradition talk.
A treaty allowing extradition of swindlers was signed, the U S Senate ratified it, but Canada’s Parliament has not acted and Ottawa makes no move despite large lend lease shipments into Canada. The stalemate leaves the fugitive unresolved across the border.
Staff Sergeant Edwin N. Averett, son of Mr and Mrs E M Averett of Bascom Florida, has been promoted to Technical Sergeant at the Mississippi Ordnance Plant in Flora Mississippi, announced today by the Head quarters Detachment Public Relations Office.
A newspaper item notes evolving cosmetic sticks from lipstick to fragrance behind the ear, leg sticks used instead of stockings or for a suntan, and a new foot-stick marketed to soothe tired feet.
A paper based war cap has been devised to replace metal vacuum caps for coffee. The cap uses adhesive and sealing material to vacuum seal the coffee in glass jars and serves as a re seal after opening, addressing metal shortages and maintaining freshness.
A historic note states sixty elements exist now after the discovery of sulphur on the eighth minute mark. It recalls Earth is known to contain ninety two elements in total.
A historical report notes oil workers pouring up to 1800 gallons of a special edible jelly into a single well to shut off water flow and start oil production elsewhere in the same well, illustrating early methods of well management and resource control.
A historical discussion critiques American memory of Communist and Nazi ilt campaigns to cripple the United States during the nonaggression pact era. It cites Mikhail Molotov and Hart Browder, argues shifts in perceived enemies, and notes pamphlets urging neutrality and antiwar sentiment amid looming global conflict.
A fragmented listing outlines Saturday broadcast plans with music shows, news segments, and variety programs. Entries mention programs led by Glenn Miller, Edward Tomblinson, and Dave Eman, plus cinema and war coverage, church features, and theatrical interludes across stations from 6:00 to 9:45 PM, including orchestras and dance bands.
City employes are no closer to a group insurance program than before. Peer Auditor Treasurer J. Li Vaughn said high insurance rates and legal factors prevent inauguration. After lengthy consideration and an exhaustive study, group insurance is definitely out for city employees at present.
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