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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1943
Page
8
A fragmented piece argues that true charm lies in listening, not speaking. It warns against prying or criticizing and urges testing remarks on oneself before saying them. It cautions readers about intimate topics and social missteps that offend others.
An Alabama submarine commander and a Georgia gunner's mate received the Silver Star for gallantry under fire. Commander Eugene T. Sands of Talladega, Ala, earned the award from Rear Admiral Charles A. Lockwood for sinking three freighters and damaging a barge, tanker, and patrol boat. Gunner's Mate Ira H. Dizon of Vidalia, Ga, was cited for coolness under fire in a surface action.
John H Miller seventy four died in a Dothan hospital at noon Tuesday after a month long illness He lived in Graceville for twenty five years and was formerly a policeman there Funeral services were to be held at Hurricane Baptist church near Hartford at 4 pm today with Rev Ceachit Bass officiating Burial followed in the church cemetery Survivors include his wife Mrs J H Miller of Graceville route two two daughters Mrs Inez Harris of Palmetto Florida and Mrs Pearl Patterson of Graceville route two a son James Miller of New Orleans Louisiana and a sister Sergeant Hugh D Benefield son of Mr and Mrs M E Benefield of Midland City who has graduated at the Army Air Forces Flexible Gunnery School at Kingman Arizona further noted the Army entry on Oct 31 1942
The piece laments careless speech and its lasting impact after death. It argues for thinking about how we speak, noting words can linger to heal or hurt long after we are gone.
Canada imposes compulsory transfer of civilian workers to war essential jobs. National Selective Service and Employment officers enforce moves from non essential to essential lines, freezing hiring, and charging fines for non compliance. The plan covers men 16 to 65 and will extend to women as needed, with industry ratings guiding placements.
Knoxville AP reports a lumberman recounts felling a large poplar in Claiborne County after a 15 foot jog cut the bark from the hillside. The remaining bark and tree trunk ended up unidentified by Roosevelt timber men.
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