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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1944
Page
4
The report cites misstatements by Associated Press staff and outlines postwar shifts in Alabama agriculture. It urges farmers to diversify from cotton and peanut oil crops due to world market changes and rayon expansion, stressing preparation to prevent disaster and consider new cash crops for wartime needs.
A fragment reflecting religious sentiment cites Psalm 35:16 and a call to pray together in any tongue or rite. It praises the tender brotherhood of hope and sympathy among men and attributes the reflection to Madame de Stael.
United States flying fortress and long range Mustang with Red Air Force Yak fighters landed in Russia on Friday after attacking targets in eastern Europe. The operation marks first official acknowledgment of American and possibly British crews stationed on Soviet soil and represents large scale Allied cooperation. Maj. Gen. John H. Deane said history was made, enabling round the clock bombing of Germany's eastern industries. Teheran and later talks produced agreements to use Russian airfields, signaling closer Allied unity and potential German defeat.
Auburn and the Alabama Extension Service urged farmers to cut postwar cotton and peanut emphasis and diversify. Prof W D Salmon warned technological advances and markets may shrink for these crops after peace, urging economy on a sound basis with rational diversification.
Maj. Geo. Lutcius D. Clay told the House Appropriations Committee that 657,000,000 dollars would be required to feed and clothe liberated European populations from next month through December. He urged funding for United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration as Allied advances continue.
Report notes St Louis Selective Service threats to reclassify 3800 striking bus drivers amid a transit strike. Federal officials expected to settle the dispute before actions proceed. Local leaders pledge to appeal to Washington if needed, amid accusations of wartime strike tolerance.
In a wartime Washington discussion Senator Bridges challenges FDR on enduring peace and the danger of power politics. He argues against a Robespierre style balance of power outcome and cites Times and Post pieces on Tehran. Nelson Rockefeller hosts Pan American talks with guests at the Hudson estate.
In a chaotic staff meeting at the newspaper, writers muse on sensational ideas from spy dogs to cats to a possible Churchill Spain take. Editor Mr Cole contemplates paying Sissie and Buzzie to interview the President’s grandchildren, weighing wartime risks against reader interest.
Radio grid lists WAGF Sunday programs from 8:00 through night, featuring musical clocks, AP News, Coffee Club Revue, Irving Saranson's Orch Petite Muncale, Davie's Show, Eddie Fitzpatrick's Orch, The Escorts and Ratty Radio Revival, Washington Inside Out, Ravazza's Orch, Organ Moods, and Mother and Dad tributes. Monday listings include Roy Acuff, Larry Adler, Warne King's Orch, America Sings, Farm Hour, Garret's Sault Varieties, and multiple news segments. The dense guide also notes church, revival, dance, and variety hour programs with numerous named acts and orchestras across day and night slots.
A veteran writing at a railroad station recalls a young man of eighteen leaving for Navy service. He describes parents' pride and pain, the farewell scene, and the home emptying after departure. The piece urges readers to support the June 22 bond drive in Houston County, linking personal sacrifice to national effort.
Jackson County cancer drive closed successfully with about 400 dollars over the top under President Mrs. W F Fite and her committee. Newly installed officers for 1944 45 include Mrs Lynnond Seay president Courtland D Whitaker vice president and Mrs C A Adams Jr secretary treasurer. Committee heads include Mrs Edward Dile for Courtesy Mrs J P Street Tan for Publicity Mrs Ted Gortemaller Finance Mrs Ralph Daffin USO Mrs Sarah Fion Red Cross Mrs Edward Hightower Membership Mrs Harry Wrighton Child Welfare Mrs Phil Baker Take It or Leave It is listed with program notes and station schedule.
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