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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1943
Page
2
Fire destroyed the home of Harry Espy of Abbeville early today around 1:60 am. Abbeville fire department answered the alarm but could not cope with the blaze. All members of the family were away from home at the time.
Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Leete Tucker wife of State Finance Director Hayse Tucker were scheduled at 3 p m in Tubacalooba Alabama She died at a Montgomery hospital after a long illness among arriving dignitaries were Governor Chauncey Sparkes and secretary George Biss Jon Highway Director Robin Swift and Maj Aubrey Dominisk of the State Detective Service headquartees She is survived by her husband daughter and her sister Mrs Reskwell of Pablo
J A Singletary dies at Abbeville with relatives Taare Murphy and Mrs both of Capps Alabama. Survived by brothers Walter and Willem Singletary both of Capps. Funeral plans not specified.
The article outlines reclassification steps for registrants under Selective Service. It describes local board exhaustions of single men with no dependents, then national review of 3-A and 3-B categories to determine 1-A status or further deferments. It lists the priority sequence and notes dependents and family status in wartime classifications.
The article details expected rationing of meat butter cheese and fats starting April 3 or possibly April 25 with a flexible point system. Consumers can allocate points across products, and per capita civilian supply projections are given for meats butter lard margarine and cooking oils. It notes military and lend-lease needs and hints at unaccounted civilian portions and non-rationed allocations including hotels and restaurants. The piece ends with a historical aside about the Great Pyramid of Gizeh.
Two Dothan men reported to the Army Air Forces Pre-Flight School at Maxwell Field to begin pilot training in the U S Army Air Forces. Cadet William Gray Espy and Cadet James Houston Terry, sons of local residents, began the program February 17. Espy earned a law degree at the University of Alabama in 1938 and was a practicing attorney before joining aviation cadets. Terry was a former deputy sheriff. In other news, Governor Swank commuted a death sentence to life imprisonment for Henry Brown after a Jefferson County murder conviction.
Merchants discuss impact of new taxes on low priced goods and absorbent sales tax. A letter from Mr. Rish notes the Office of Price Administration may permit small price increases on select items to prevent losses. Chamber of Commerce urged to collect merchant opinions.
Washington AP says a quiet thorough inquiry into Army and Navy plane accidents since the defense program began has been initiated by the Senate War Investigating Committee. Chairman Truman declined comment while Army officials agreed to share records. the panel seeks a full analysis by make and type, to identify fault and improve pilot training and safety. An investigator is already at work with full inquiry to begin within a week.
Testimony states government agencies lack direct authority to solve labor problems in industry and indirect pressures are ineffective. Senator Austin warns manpower controls could free 600,000 workers from way construction to seek jobs as war plants near completion and returning troops reduce demand.
After deductions on premiums for two farms, a farmer planted peanuts using crop insurance, preserving fertilizer and securing a substantial peanut crop. Pippin announced a schedule of meetings from March 5 to March 15 across various towns and dates.
Homer D Lee and J C Meater, both of Troy, visited the FRA office today. Morrie M Borland, county RA supervisor, announced. A 100k race between a locomotive and a horse drawn vehicle was noted in Baltimore on August 25, 1830.
Allied forces cripple a 27 ship Japanese convoy in the Bismarck Sea action. Air and naval assaults decimate vessels and aircraft as reports describe sinking and damage to ships near Lae and Salamaua with heavy enemy losses and significant Japanese aircrews forced down.
British air ministry reports heavy Allied and German raids with Hamburg attacked as a major submarine center while Cologne and Berlin sustained damage earlier. About 40 German bombers crossed the coast, some reached London and degraded targets, with several Allied planes shot down and casualties confirmed.
Houston County farm women will pledge each rural family to maximize home food production in March. Miss Fran Mallette announces plans for home demonstration clubs to visit families and promote a Victory Home Food Supply Program emphasizing fresh produce, canning, milk, poultry, and other homegrown foods to feed every family member.
Funeral services for Mrs G T Cooper Er seventy of 6006 St Andrews Street Dothan were held at the residence with Rev O Phillips officiating Burial was in the city cemetery under Wattt Wilson’s supervision Mrs Cooper a Lafayette Street Methodist citizen had lived in Dothan thirty years Survived by husband G T Cooper Sr three daughters Mrs Brock of Washington DC Mrs Logue of Dothan and Miss Ansie L Cooper of Dothan two sons William A Cooper of Panama City and Singer Gordon of Dothan a sister Mrs J M Dobbins of West Palm Beach Florida four brothers Charlie D McDonald of Lafton Chester McDonald Memphis Jessie McDonald Lakeland and Harry McDonald Atlanta and five grandchildren.
The Navy reports 60 casualties today including 3 dead 23 wounded and 34 missing in action among Navy forces. Total casualties to next of kin since December 7 1941 reach 24 068 across Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard with 1 708 dead 4 577 wounded and 12 785 missing in the grand total. Alabama entries list Joseph Lee Chambers wounded and Albert Winn Chambers father Holly Pond.
The Associated Press says Hamburg was bombed in one raid with formations of Santastera avionics taking part. German planes hit London late yesterday and again around 4:30 a.m. today. Anti aircraft fire lasted about 90 minutes the first raid and over an hour the second. Bombs fell on London and counties including East Anglia and the Thames estuary area. Berlin claimed great devastation with many explosives and incendiaries dropped. Casualties were reported in one London district and rescuers attended scattered damaged buildings. Swedish radio noted alerts in Copenhagen and other Danish towns.
The Civil Aeronautics Board ordered 11 large airlines to show cause within 15 days why they should not cut passenger fares by ten percent. The board had suspended discounts last July, halting special fares and affecting average revenue per passenger mile. The ruling targets American Airlines Braniff Airways Chicago and Southern Airlines Delta Eastern National Northwest Pennsylvania Central Transcontinental and Western United and Western Airlines.
Fire at 909 West Main Street caused considerable damage to an apartment in the two family residence of Mrs L D Hillman. Fire Chief Ziglar said a heater left burning while occupants were away started the blaze near the chimney and spread to walls and roof. The Hillman family on the other side heard crackling sounds and alerted the fire department. The alarm rang around [time missing] p m.
Edwin C. Pickard, 31, released on $200 bond after charges of manslaughter in the second degree were filed in connection with a Birmingham area auto crash that killed his wife, Mrs. Margaret Pickard. Pickard was jailed in Jefferson County after being arrested at Tarrant City and posted bond within an hour. The collision involved the Pickard car and a street car.
Number 10- Alcoholic Beverage Control Board provoked by Senator Hill who complains thousands of soldiers stamps lack weekend activities as many towns close drugstores on Sundays. He notes varying local laws allow or ignore Sunday amusements and calls for emergency modification to permit civil, moral venues for soldiers. Rep. Albert Raina of Etowah adds remarks.
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