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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1943
Page
5
The Eagle Publishing Company established in Dothan Alabama outlines subscription policies for mail service to Alabama Georgia and surrounding states. The notice includes editorial staff names and corrections policy and states misstatements will be corrected promptly with association to the Associated Press.
A compact epigrammed note reflecting on treasure and truth. The verses invoke caution against deceit and the peril of pursuing ill ends, contrasting vanity with the demand for integrity in life.
On Independence Day 1943 Americans speak of wartime duty and confidence in victory. The piece contrasts today’s global force with the fledgling citizen founders and echoes the timeless warning that the price of liberty is eternal vigilance. It prays for freedom at home and for liberty to be shared with nations that seek it.
President Roosevelt stands firm against a subsidy plan for food processors aimed at curbing inflation. Congress, pressured by farm bloc and labor interests, pushes the measure but cannot muster enough votes to override his veto. The veto underscores the administration and Congress clash over economic policy amid inflation fears.
The piece discusses the subsidy debate between Congress and the Roosevelt administration over food prices. It notes public fear of inflation, divisions in Congress after a veto override failed by 27 votes, and the need for timely action on essential agency funding while seeking a middle ground between Roosevelt's subsidies and farm bloc opposition.
The new tax withholding plan goes into effect this week affecting most workers who will see smaller pay envelopes. Some may fear a cut, but the change prevents a crippling annual bill next March 15 and promotes ongoing War Bond purchases. taxpayers urged to keep buying bonds and, if possible, increase them as budgets adjust.
A quirky column notes the middle of the road policy may suit some drivers and jokes about buying meat with large bones. It also mentions hot days and preferring drinking collara over wearing them in a playful, abstract fashion.
Washington reports say President Roosevelt moved decisively against Chester Davis over farm subsidies and price rolls back. Davis, allied with Smith and O Neal, challenged the program, but Roosevelt overruled him with Byrnes backing, signaling a cleared line to hold prices down and shift from compromise to action.
A columnist laments unclear authority during wartime as Paul McNutt and Jimmy Byrnes share power with the President. He recalls past non essential job rulings and a barrage of improvised directives, noting confusion over legal authority, draft rules, and private sector coercion. The piece critiques sudden shifts, delays, and the byzantine process behind essential war production.
Mrs. Rhea Fischer, USO Club director on Southwestern St, announced the weekly lineup. Monday 8 p.m. bridge for Army wives. Tuesday 7:45 p.m. primary radio assembling crystal sets. Wednesday 8 p.m. dance with the Military Maids. Thursday 8 p.m. free movies The Great Victor Herbert starring Mary Martin Allan Jones Walter Connolly Susanna Foster. Friday 8 p.m. dancing class with a professional instructor. Saturday 7:45 p.m. carnival night with games of chance fortune telling. Sunday 12:30-2:00 p.m. free bingo with major prize a free call home. 2:00-3:30 p.m. voice recording Talk a Letter Home. 3:45-4:30 p.m. 7:00-8:00 p.m. broadcast Dothan To The Soldier Quiz program. musical revue.
Wartime marriages rise in Houston as probate officials report high license volume in early 1942. About 465 licenses were issued to white persons from January to June, far above normal six month totals, with soldiers stationed nearby and many brides to be driving the spike.
In wartime Dothan, residents cope with rationing boards and mounting regulations. The writer notes local small businesses closing, workers seeking college or new trades, and friends like Sam Reeves, pastor of First Baptist, dropping by. He recalls Ed Worthy, Charlie Farmer, and Sheriff Byrd Farmer, praising Byrd’s honesty and effective administration amid ongoing county political chatter. Houston County, Alabama, is described as well managed, with life centered on the rationing office and local ties.
A year of rapid growth in marriage licenses is noted with a peak in June, described as the brides month, when about 75 licenses were issued. The surge reflects growing social activity and registry efficiency in the period.
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