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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1943
Page
2
Law enforcement says a large escapee pair fled a facility late tonight but were retaken without further incident. Police report no injuries and ongoing investigation into the escape sequence.
The Dothan Navy recruiting station announced that 112 men passed the physical exam and were assigned to recruit training. Names listed include Merwell Armour Lord Ozark Demala Hawkins Haynes George Lariser Hathaway Charles Renard Farlines Kingston Marion Reson Barnes James Earl Medley Shorterville James Douglas Meela Elba Harold Richard Smith Dothan route fee Bartow Lad Dell Midland City John Edwin Brabham Enterprise and Thomas Phais Pugh Jr Caytos plus one other recruit Jessie Owens Jr. 1014 N Montene Street, Dothan was also accepted.
Chester E. Swor dean of men at Mississippi College leads a revival at First Baptist Church designating tonight as High School Night A forum will follow the service to discuss personal life problems Rev Sam C Reaves says attendance has risen since the revival began Swor spoke at the high school chapel exercises this morning Early Roman vessels carried baskets at the masthead to signal cargo status.
Alabama employers covered by unemployment compensation must remit their state fund payments by January 31 to receive credit against federal payroll taxes. The state fund receives up to 6 percent of total payroll, with penalties if postmarked late. Employers should ensure certificates of payment are filed with the Alabama agency to enable federal tax credits.
Two Wiregrass legislators named to Alabama Legislature committees. Representative W G Hardwick of Dothan to revision of laws aviation rivers navigation and constitution amendments and federal relations. Senator M W Espy Heedland 5th District chairs aviation and traffic and serves on banking finance taxation rules public welfare correctional institutions mining manufacturing agriculture municipalities and municipal organizations.
The annual tenant purchase meeting of Houston County FRA borrowers will be held at the specified venue. Attendance is expected from eligible tenants and FRA members to discuss purchase options, eligibility, and program details.
The temporary ODT branch in Dothan will close tomorrow after truckers must file remaining adjustment applications. John Baggett, in charge, said the office set up last December to handle complaints will end, with surplus operators directed to file at the Montgomery state office next week. Those failing to apply risk only the already allotted gasoline.
The Civ i Aeronautics Board ruled that a Palm Springs collision on October 23 was caused by the reckless action of Lieutenant William N. Wilson, 35, bomber pilot. Twelve people died when the American Airlines transport plummeted after its tail was struck from 8 000 feet. Wilson was acquitted by an Army court martial.
Wartime peas and other vegetables may be preserved for later use as a wartime food patchers experiment with new canning like brining methods. North Carolina and U S Department of Agriculture scientists study cucumber brining, vitamin changes, and bulk handling to maintain color flavor and nutrients while saving labor and materials. Research leaders include Dr John L Etehells and Dr Ivan D Jones with the Agricultural Research Administration and North Carolina Agricultural Experiment Station. There is more unreserved public domain in Alaska than in ml ths state a combined.
Jasper A. Jay Stephens fifty four life resident of Houston County was found dead in a Gadsden hotel. Death attributed to paralysis of the throat by the Eto wah County coroner. Survived by wife Eva D Stephens of Dothan a son Charles Ray Stephens four daughters two stepsons three stepdaughters three sisters and five grandchildren. Funeral at 11 a.m. Saturday at Wiggins church with Rev W D Whiddon officiating burial in church cemetery. Fellows and Forrester in charge.
A three member Houston County panel opened studies on OPA price and rationing regulations to assist the War Price and Rationing Board. Bruce Flurry John B Talley and Claude T Cotton reviewed board activities and considered requests for price information from merchants affected by ceilings.
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