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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1944
Page
11
John, a longtime railroad man, recalls early service at the crossing near East Main and St Andrews in Dothan around 1915. He names many crew members, recounts train schedules, two wreck memories including a whiskey train in Georgia, and notes a war service remark linking to the Spanish American War.
In a reminiscence, John, a Necro fireman now retired, recalls firing wood, coal, and oil burners, the evolution of engines, and rail lore from early days to streamliners. He jokes about smoke, mentions his strict duty at Range Street crossing, and his wish for money to buy a place to live.
A Moslem groom in Egypt must fix the alimony amount he will pay if the marriage ends in divorce. The rule establishes financial protections for the bride prior to wedlock.
A wartime profile of the Office of the Inspector General OTIG detailing its secretive role within the U S Army. It chronicles leadership under Maj Gen Virgil L Peterson and Brig Gen Philip E Brown, its Washington HQ, and the dual inspection and investigation duties. It notes confidential status, reporting lines to the secretary of war and chief of staff, and special efforts on racial and health issues within the service.
The Alabama American Legion appeals for a committee to lead the Fifth War Loan Campaign opening June 12. Former Governor Frank M. Dix on, chairman, spoke to Post Commander Alvin Mount, praising the Legion’s record in the Fourth War Loan and urging Legionnaires to act.
Officials discuss preserving a record of the Legion’s actions in the Fifth War Loan. Chairman Dixter asks a post commander to notify headquarters of the post’s planned role in the bond drive and to report to the county war bond finance chair. The National Commander Warren Alberton urged every Legion post to support the bond effort immediately.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions OPPO unity and a We Porta project with unclear phrasing. The readable parts point to a local notice about a trade or project with a person named Laeciom and a wage or rate reference, but essential details are missing.
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