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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1943
Page
2
A farmer, buyers, and a Cleveland packing house scene reveal meat price gouging and black market activity. Officials note substantial losses to legitimate trade as illegal sales drain supply, with 5 to 17 percent of meat moving via illicit channels, affecting military rations and overall availability nationally.
Dorothy Dix warns that mothers and families manipulate teen girls during wartime courtship to keep soldiers from settling with other partners. The advice urges girls to avoid premature engagements, protect their own futures, and resist family pressure. Additional letters discuss marrying for duty versus love and the need for honesty in relationships.
A. D. Wilkerson, chairman of Fouston County War Price and Rationing Board, announced March tire allotments are drastically reduced from recent months. Only 138 new, used or recapped tires will be available for trucks, while 321 recapping services offset part of the loss. Passenger car applications get 500 tires and 404 tubes, with possible future curtailments.
Hoyston County announces second war crop allotment for sweet potatoes. County AAA chairman Jesse A. Culbreth says just over 3,000 acres allotted to individuals. Incentive payments of 24.40 per acre apply for 90 to 100 percent of the county farm goal. Culbreth urges farmers to plant maximum acreage as sweet potatoes supply food and feed. Minimum goal for an individual farm is two acres.
Fragmented text discusses metallic license plates and a state plan. Mentions committee inquiries, potential plate replacement, and cancellation of plates. references November, a state department, and preparatory actions. Names and full context are unclear due to garbled OCR.
A youth from Dothan, Loule Woodham, is now with the U8 Masies in Australia after a long journey home. A letter from Mrs. Nedta Gorman, hospitality hostess at a Milbourne service club, describes the welcome in Australia, Luna Park visits, and the emotional note from his mother about his safe return and well being.
Prime Minister John Curtin told reporters Australia must be supplied with sufficient bombing planes to deny Japan the ring of inland bases north and northeast of the continent. He said last week's destruction of an enemy troop convoy in the Hiemarck Sea showed achievement came from concentrated air power rather than sheer numbers.
Railroad workers at Bt Loulg station discovered a subcage containing liver sausage that had begun to sour, with items left behind during wartime conditions. Boss Checker L J Meagor remarks the war drives people to abandon belongings.
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