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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1943
Page
3
A House Judiciary panel plans action on FCC nominee Dorr amid allegations of forgery and conflict of interest. The probe focuses on Dorr’s ties to WALE ownership and possible preemptive bias against the agency, with questions about the nomination’s independence.
Thirty home demonstrations are planned in Houston County with sessions from June 7 through June 23. Demonstrations cover canning and care of pressure canners. Club listings include Rehobeth with Mrs Leroy Myers, Big Creek with Mrs Pearl Martin, Webb with Mrs Ellis Jarvis, Joyrea with Mrs D H Mec Innish, Barber with Mrs J F Lamb, Pleasant Plains with Mrs Pearl Duke, Gordon with Mrs John Williams, Cowarts with Mrs L Crawford, Madrid with Mrs Tyson, New Providence with Mrs Joel Kirkland, Pansey with Mrs J W Culbreth, Union Springs announced later, Cameron Mill with Miss Wille Mae Hollis, Tayl or with Mrs Jack Chesire, Union Hi with Mrs Fred Snell, Selme with Mrs Clayton Adams, Mt Enon with Mrs Hubert Holland, Dupree with Mrs BE Harper, Bay Springs with Mrs W S Hall, Jeillco with Mrs Gussie Glover, Pilgrim Rest with Mrs C W Hughes, Columbia F F C with Mrs Wallace Morris, and Granger-Durg with Mrs Boyd Roberts.
The report accuses a committee member of bias and prejudice, stating he has shown himself biased and lacking the objectivity required for a person on the committee. It argues these traits undermine his fitness for service on the panel.
A historical notice lists club gatherings across June with hostesses and partner groups. Crosby club with Mrs W F Moore and Harmon club with Mrs C RB Lagram on Thursday June 24. Beulah club with Mrs Henry Graddee and Center club with Mrs Rey Whitehead on Friday June 35. Magnolia club meets with Mrs G W Robinson and Kinsey club with Mr CA Owens on Tuesday June 2.
The Hartford postoffice will advance to second class on July 1, the first time it has risen above third class. In 1942 the office sold $128,427.68 in money orders and $9,809.58 in postal receipts, not counting bond and defense stamp sales. Hours will be 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with further changes announced before July.
The brief outlines a compromise to make current tax collections by abating up to 50 dollars for those owing sixty six fifty seven or less and partial relief for others. A 20 percent wage withholding starts July 1 with quarterly payments for other income, while early credits apply to 1942 taxes toward 1943 liabilities.
DETROIT. The end of Edsel Ford was filed for Probate today and the will shows the Ford Foundation receives the stock, with equal shares to Eleanor Clay Ford and the four Ford children. The estate, including trusts for the children, is valued around $300,000,000 with an inventory to be presented at July 12 hearing.
Officials announced the names of eight Negro registrants delinquent with Houston County Selective Service Board No. One. The list includes Eddie Muller 39, Exell Robinson 24, Daniel Moore 22, Milton Del 24, Aaron Brown 24, Charles Lee Harris 28, Willis Hutchison 24, and Charles Robert Robertson 31 with last addresses spanning Blox Mississippi Portsmouth Virginia Dothan Newark and Seabring. Authorities urged anyone with knowledge of the registrants whereabouts to contact the board and to notify if addresses change promptly.
Miss Paula Roberts of Skipperville route three has qualified for special typing and stenography training at an Ordnance Training School run by the War Department in Atlanta Georgia. The course lasts two to three months and is aimed to meet War Department needs. While in training she will be paid 105 dollars monthly. after completion she will be assigned to a station where she is most needed at 120 dollars monthly. Ms Paula Roberts is a graduate of Dale County High School Ozark.
RELEM Brazil AP The coordinator of economic mobilization ordered two exploration parties to survey areas along the upper Tapajo hinterland. The aim is to assess potential communications colonization and production for Brazil's vast natural resources.
Assignment papers sent to Pine County and Troy request aid for Farm Security Administration work. Referred officials include Po L. Vansash and FA Ler with roles as regional director and state director. Text notes an accident count and a 24 percent rise versus today, plus an average month call to Troy for duties.
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