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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1943
Page
3
A raw OCR fragment from a Dothan Eagle page emphasizes a Red Cross wartime fundraising drive. It urges readers to donate, stating the necessity of the Red Cross for global relief efforts and describing the impact of funds on alleviating suffering and supporting war needs.
As the March 25 deadline for income tax returns approaches readers face disappointment over stalled Rum plan hopes. Congress Treasury and press warned returns must be filed on schedule regardless of plan adoption. A House subcommittee backs a July 1 start for a 20 percent tax at source with 3 percent Victory Tax and 17 percent income levy, targeting current taxation for 11 percent of filers while key issues on 1942 liabilities remain unresolved. Progress toward a new bill offers cautious optimism that confusion will end.
Volunteers plan a countywide door to door drive in Houston County to raise 18000 dollars for the American Red Cross wartime appeal. Officials urge persistent effort amid nationwide efforts and scarce funds, stressing every small contribution helps ease wartime misery.
The public objects to coercive pressure and notes shipments of food and supplies from the United States to Fascist Spain. It argues Spain's strategic position warrants cautious policy and warns against allowing France to use Spanish territory for attacks on Gibraltar and North Africa.
The Economic Director Jamen F Byrne urges saving money and avoiding bold actions as a plan surfaces to monitor and regulate airplus cellars. He emphasizes cautious steps to protect finances and prevent unnecessary risks.
Washington commentary reveals Army pressure to test cotton picking by soldiers amid labor shortages. John Walker's revised report, urged by General Edwards, prompted a test order later rescinded after McNutt raised objections. The piece notes Roosevelt's stance, agriculture reports, and social notes on Washington society and press circles.
Washington editor argues labor questions shift from unions to national control, warning conscription through flawed policies could force civilians into unions and tax systems. He decries wartime labor and tax measures, mocks defense by false work schemes, and urges Congress to act to avert broad civilian dependence on the state.
Covington County home demonstration club women, led by Mrs J J Colin and several club leaders, plan a family food supply program under the Mahama Extension Service. The plan aims to equip an average family of five with two milk cows, ten hens, half an acre of year round garden, half an acre for beef and pork, 75 pounds of jam, 15 hushell mothers, 40 gallons of syrup and 1,000 pounds of flour and cerenta.
Fragmented OCR notes list radio programs and time slots from a historical schedule including The Fred Waring Show War News Luminaries and various comedy variety acts. It references Colonel Sievorsgie and other performers with a dense program lineup across multiple time blocks. The text also mentions musical acts, serials, and news segments as part of a broad broadcast day.
The first signs of internal parasites in a horse or mule are weight and appetite loss, plus a rough slow shed coat. Digestive issues like colic, fatigue, and reduced work capacity follow. veterinary treatment with phenothiazine and carbon tetrachloride for roundworms and carbon disulphide for bats is advised. Clean seed with high germination can be bought in Alabama by certified seed or official analysis tagged bags showing high germination and purity.
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