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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1943
Page
8
MONTGOMERY AP Governors signing spree ends as Chauncey Berks approves all bills passed by the legislature. About 97 bills, including constitutional amendments and duplicates, receive the governor’s signature with a few vetoes. Sparks calls the session the finest ever and says he kept up the pace better than in the House.
Chicago reports 18000 cattle received in a single day the largest July run since 1990, as 80000 head reach 20 major markets nationwide. Government and packing firms expect eased beef shortage with more cattle moving from corn belt feed lots, aided by higher profits prompting farmers to unload.
Sergeant Forkie A Walters of Sheridan reports from a South Pacific isle that he and his unit have planted a Victory garden among palm trees. He says his mother, Mrs Kar Walters, sent seeds and that the men now grow watermelon, cabbage, and tomatoes despite concerns about termites.
Air Power Provides Greatest Contrasts Of 7 World Wars by Thomas M Johnson argues that American air power has evolved from the 1918 era, when planes were scarce and ineffective, to a modern force producing thousands of aircraft monthly. It contrasts past limitations with today’s thirteen Air Forces active across continents, improved aircraft, and strategic air superiority. The piece highlights the shift from a failing infant industry to a mature, globally capable aviation power.
The article details the Army’s new infiltration training at Fort Bragg showing soldiers crawling under live fire using fixed machine guns a warning about panic in combat and the emphasis on keeping heads down. The writer along with Sgt Wally Sjoblom participates and describes the grueling trial including dust smoke and the pressure of the dynamite charges. The account highlights how the exercise aims to toughen soldiers and reduce panicking that led to losses in Africa.
News agencies and major papers pool North African dispatches to avoid radio congestion. From Algiers signals reach Washington and New York, then London, with correspondents like Don Whitehead and John Gunther providing on the spot updates from invasion centers, Sicily, and ally advances.
New York reports Beau Jack left for Philadelphia on the fifteenth of the month with his manager noting it is a lucky day. He will train for the July 19 defense against Johnny Hutchinson and plans to attend the All-Star baseball game at Shibe Park that evening.
A veteran recalls a chaotic bombardment that mixed terror and awe. Sgt Sieblom orders a grenade shout and a rapid trench exit as a dynamite stick explodes. Soldiers regroup and advance after the blast.
Marine Gunner G R Williams grandson of J F Patterson of Dothan and resident there spent a 1917 18 furlough with his mother in Long Beach California after 27 months on active duty in the South Pacific. A Marines group was told one could return as ship passage was found for only one. Williams drew a slip reading Good Luck and returned home at once. Patterson says five other grandsons are in service.
The annual all-day Poyner's Sac red Harp Sing will be held Thursday July 15 at Beulah Church. Attendees are asked to bring their own lunches due to food rationing. Senior chairman BP Poynar and secretary W C Linenby will oversee the program.
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