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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1945
Page
10
Veteran submarine men recall life aboard aging boats and changing rules. Chief technician Hay Cain and Sanky, with ex-shipmate Stinky, discuss risks, camaraderie, and the shift from freewheeling past to safety checks. They describe tension between individual daring and formal procedures.
The veteran describes ongoing fear during patrols as enemy planes and ships attacked. He recalls times at battle stations, noting the crew moves quickly and concentrates on the unit rather than individuals amid minefields and light spots.
Dorothy Dix argues that lack of affection fractures marriages more than material deprivation. She notes couples secretly admire each other yet refuse to praise, with praise acting as key to harmony. The piece ends by noting the earliest printed book date, 698 A.D., from China.
The word hybrid was originally used by ancient Romans to describe pigs whose fathers were wild boars and mothers domestic, illustrating early ideas of mixed ancestry in livestock.
Sailors recount hard days at sea during wartime routine. The crew discuss weather, depth charges, food, and bunk discipline while in war zones. They prefer quiet recreation below deck and avoid talking about potential damages. A deep alarm signals action as they cling to routines like coffee and cigarettes and a single daily meal.
A nostalgic note touts Mersana soothing medicated powder to ease sweltering days and prickly heat. Mentions family favorite use for minor rashes and chafing, with playful brand-like names and light care tips.
President Truman drafts Rep. Clinton P. Anderson as Secretary of Agriculture and War Food Administrator to coordinate food production, distribution, rationing, and pricing. Anderson becomes a central authority over all food matters, reversing earlier emphasis on munitions. The move aims to align food policy with wartime manpower and military needs.
The war in Europe has altered military needs reducing men and materials, leading to cutbacks in aircraft and war equipment production. Food administration gains power to manage supplies amid restructuring, with Anderson set to take over by July and a new pipeline spanning 1,758 miles noted as the world’s longest.
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