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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1944
Page
4
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Alabama's junior senator Hill faces scrutiny over loyalty to the New Deal as opponent Jim Simpson campaigns across the state. Critics say Hill's Washington absences and alignment with administration priorities suggest a campaign to reassure voters of his busy state duties while maintaining party loyalty. The piece questions his record on regimentation and farmer interests versus labor and social equality efforts.
The piece debates Congress action on President Roosevelts request for national service regulation amid wartime strikes and labor tensions. Supporters urge prompt wartime legislation to save American lives, while critics warn of overreach and delayed production. The piece emphasizes weighing military needs against civil liberty concerns.
A Westport Conn woman Miss Kellema refuses December 18 income tax as unconstitutional. She travels to Kansas City to mobilize civic groups against tax funding and supports buying War Bonds. Treasury Secretary Morgenthau condemns tax resistance as unpatriotic and disloyal during wartime. Revenue Bureau orders tax collection despite her campaign.
Excerpted lines quote Judge Arthur H. Day on matrimony as fetters and demand for water. Maritime Commission Chairman Emory S. Land on merchant marine strength. Paul G Hoffman on returning soldiers and opportunity. Air Gen Henry H Arnold on Germany’s defeat and war potential.
The article analyzes Pravda's editorial thrust against Britain over a second front and Poland, noting Russia’s aim to pressure Britain while safeguarding alliance with the United States. It reviews Churchill’s wary stance, Stalin’s suspicions, and how Pravda’s stance pressured Western leaders toward a Western front. The piece also flags Russian sources citing Washington coverage of possible peace with Germany and FDR’s post‑Congress radio message.
The piece traces reactions to Miss Vivien Kellems urging tax refusal, with Henry Morgenthau and lawmakers defending or challenging the stance. It notes Treasury power to collect taxes and critiques of tax law complexity, while highlighting public figures and wartime contracts shaping opinion. The commentary contrasts patriotism across citizens, business leaders, and government actions.
A patriotic message cites Rear Admiral Thomas L. Garch on the Dakota battle group fending off Japanese planes to urge citizens to invest in the 4th War Loan. It asks readers to display the Treasury shield and back the drive to support the armed services and country, stressing individual contribution and national unity.
A dense OCR style schedule lists midday to late night radio programs on WACF with AP News segments, varied musical acts, variety shows, and dance orchestras. It names performers such as Phil Spitalny, Cedric Foster, Dorothy Thompson, Bob Crosby, Freddie Martin, Jerry Lester, and Charlie McCarthy among others, with time slots spanning 12:00 to 11:00 pm and occasional news inserts.
Southeast Alabama Council received the application for renewal of Brundidge Cub Pack 24 charter sponsored by the Rotary Club. The two dens total sixteen Cubs with Mrs J B Strouth er as den mother of Den One and Le Von Johnston as Den Chief. Den Two mother is Mrs Harold Gandy with Jamie Johnston as Den Chief. Cub master is R T McLeod. Pack committee members include O K Ramage chairman Roy J Jeffcoat Foy Johnston Francis Johnson Byron Whittington. The pack, organized in November 1942, is among the council’s newer units.
Eight candidates received the degrees of the Red Crus and Knights of Malta under direction of Commander L L MacKinnon and others at the local Masonic range. The Knights Templar degree was conferred by Dothan Commandery officers. Dinner followed at 6:30 p.m. The report notes Aztec Indiana uses cocoa beans ground with Orin, water, and seasoning to make a spiced soup.
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