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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1943
Page
13
Columbia reports a reorganization of the Boy Scouts and Cubs of Columbia under a new sponsorship. Details of the sponsor group and organizational changes are noted as the community outlines its plan for local youth scouting activities and leadership.
The Local Lion's Club held a community picnic at the Columbia pool on Wednesday. Eleven Geoulsa received membership cards, four passed the tenderfoot test and earned badges in a ceremony led by A W Tex Benner, Southeast Alabama Scout executive. Thirteen Cub cards were issued with four earning Wolf badges and electives. Den Mothers Mrs Walter F Oakley Jr and Mrs Claude Beasley received certificates, and den chiefs and denners received awards. Speakers included Mr Oskiey, Co L Williams Jr Scoutmaster, and G W Gibert, president of the Lion's Club.
Rev. Ralph Madson, chair of the USO Club, urged active participation by the people of Dothan and the boards of the USO Club and Dothan Recreation Center to lift soldiers’ morale. The joint meeting at the USO Club on South Foster Street aimed to strengthen collaboration between the groups and staff.
The list includes D Hewes Mrs Rhos Fischer Mrs Saul Bigert Father John Stack Mrs Hall Miss Patty Ree Buchan Myer Blumberg Mrs A A Winter Mrs LaBruce Hanehan Mrs W D Malone and Miss Fay Griffin as part of the community roster.
The interim committee backed by the administration outlined war emergency legislation. A War emergency council of the Governor and eight legislators would oversee a fund of 5 million dollars or more as needed. A civilian defenses department replaced the makeshift setup. A revised planning commission handles postwar planning and financed public works programs. The legislature touted an agricultural program with two new experiment stations, farm to market roads, and a state markets board. Education funding rises to 219.8 million, with more for Tuskegee and a four year medical school. Localities gain extra funds, potentially over 60 million annually, via a 10 percent tax on state liquor and wine.
Sergeant Strickland describes landing at Casablanca December 24 and heavy nightly bombing near Rabat as American anti aircraft crews shot down four Nazi planes. He details moving up front, training with new division, repeated air attacks, and witnessing prisoners, with plans to share more on return home.
Cadets, recruits, and officers gather as Colonel Daniel promotes a Flying Training Command event at Napier Field. Seventeen year old visitors watch AT-6 trainers take off in two V formations led by Luckey and Rice, followed by ground and aerial gunnery demonstrations and a 28 plane formation spelling U S A.
Incomplete text references a precision demonstration of flight by a formation that may be viewed by the public. The fragment mentions a return and training, with scattered names and places that are unreadable.
A high flying performance featuring daring stunts captivated spectators as acrobats executed complex formations and precise maneuvers. The act showcased precision, rhythm, and timing, earning acclaim for its bold display and technical skill.
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