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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1943
Page
3
Arthur Johnson county natman reports relief from coffee scarcity in Lutsan territory after a conference. A partial shipment of whole bean coffee was offered with no takers, leading to measures to distribute future coffeepacks. Coffee Stamp No Twenty-five remains valid until March 22.
Officials report 86 Houston County youths registered last month by three Selective Service boards. Board 1 logged 12 registrants, Board 2 eight, and Board 3 ten. Board officials say most youths are registering promptly.
President Roosevelt deflected questions on the Rum Plan and tax brackets noting figures could be released from the Treasury. He said the issue was mathematical and refused to disclose names of the ten richest men while suggesting higher revenue from many instead of fewer. He acknowledged Treasury data on brackets starting at ten thousand dollars.
The Navy seeks women for WAVES and SPARS recruitment at the Dothan Navy station. Requirements include ages 20 to 21, two years of high school, consent of guardian, and height and weight limits. Married women may enlist in WAVES if husband is not in the Navy. SPARS enlistment depends on husband’s Coast Guard status.
The article traces Wanda Wasilewska and Polish communists in Russia forming New Harstone after the Soviet takeover of eastern Poland. German advances forced a westward retreat, continuing the publication. A planned Free Poland newspaper provokes concern in Poland and Britain about a possible Polish government in exile rivaling London.
Senate supporters of deferment for farm laborers faced an obstacle as they sought to drop a provision exempting fathers from military service. Montanan Wheeler resisted, saying drafting men with children would break up the home, with a vote set for the afternoon. Senate had rejected a narrower deferment yesterday and expected broader passage for full time farm labor deferment.
Emory University in Atlanta announced scholarships for Alabama high school seniors including Joseph Helm Johnson of Andalusia William Neal Pickren of La Fayette Alternates and Dewey Columbus Moore of Rt. 5 Andalusia. Scholars to enroll in March June or September amid wartime scheduling.
Plans for the seventh annual Tri-State Fat Stock Show and Sale are ready with prize ribbons arriving. Judges are designated and catalogues mailed to H Club members and railway officials. The April 1 event at Ramsey and Sons Livestock Yards invites entrants from Houston County and neighboring areas, with about 125 purebred animals expected. An added feature this year rewards the two best in show animals. 4H entrants total 125 in Houston County, though animal training has not met expectations per Hubert A. Creel.
Dothan firemen rushed to a one story warehouse owned by Hart Dowling at Pickard after an early morning blaze threatened the structure. Ozark crews arrived first and had the flames under control before Dothan units reached the scene. Damages were not extensive.
Wallace Duke of Columbia, a 4 H Club member, produced 939 pounds of lint from 15 acres, averaging 626 pounds per acre, selling two bales for 1793 dollars. County agent Hubert H Creel notes this far exceeds Houston County's 274 pounds per acre average and aims to inspire local youth farmers. Technical Sergeant Esthe P Brannon, son of Mr and Mrs M A Brannon, Newville, has been selected for the Good Conduct Medal with eligibility to wear it, as announced by the Army Air Forces Proving Ground public relations office. Brannon has served since Sept 1938, meeting the three-year federal service and conduct criteria.
The article notes a radio commentator called Viktory and a wartime broadcast claiming the current wartime situation will persist. It references Russia, a call for a second front, and reports from Turkey that Hitler urged satellites to send troops and workers for a planned year long offensive against Russia involving 3 to 4 million people.
A county war price and rationing board chairman urged all retailers in the county handling prepared foods to attend a meeting at the Houston Memorial Library at 7 20 pm for instruction. The note names A Wilkens as organizer and emphasizes vendor participation.
In Montgomery Alabama Public Service Commission President Hugh White faces charges from Commissioner Gordon Persons of courting Birmingham Electric Company and seeks a delayed Birmingham hearing date to notify local officials. The dispute centers on public notice, fairness to utilities, and whether customer input should guide the rate case for Alabama Power Company.
The Roosevelt administration unveiled a pay as you go style ration plan to curb food use while preserving civilian meat, cheese, fats, and canned fish access. Beginning March 29, every person receives 16 ration points weekly for meat and related items, with point values and coupons adjustable through April 30, and restaurants exempt from coupon use.
The City Commission decreed that prisoners would be forced to sweep streets instead of serving out halt sentences in jail. The area appeared not in working condition. Several prisoners started on the task Monday morning but by today most had paid money toward fines rather than continue the work.
Montgomery AP The education budget proposes over twelve million dollars set aside from a surplus to fund special education for emergencies, with an annual school expenditure of about 16.37 million and no new expansion. State Finance Director Hayne Tucker outlined maintenance of 1079 education levels, permanent public school retirement funds, and unchanged college allocations including Alabama and API.
Munich reports note five German aircraft downed in the morning raid on England by a Norwegian RAF squadron with no losses to their planes. London districts suffered casualties and damage as bombers machinegunned shops and a bus, while UK trains were hit. US bombers with Spitfire escorts attacked Rouen, with American pilots among the escorts, as Spitfires dominated the air.
President Roosevelt warns Congress that only about one billion dollars in approved projects have drafts ready and argues for immediate action to avoid a grant hiatus and ensure jobs, while House Republicans push for a joint postwar development committee and fast consideration of a resolution to establish it.
Morgan, in poor heart health, showed signs of decline as reports said his condition deteriorated overnight. The scene centered on Bota Grande Florida where a banker J P Morgan and his family awaited updates while a helicopter flight carried a youth to a hospital after a fatal incident.
J. R. Brackin appointed Farm Placement Officer for Wiregram with offices in Dothan announced by L. C. Dennis manager of U. S. Employment Service. Numerous placements involving tenants sharecroppers and farm bands have been made since January as the state farm placement division works a reciprocal plan to shift workers where needed. All interested in farming and farm owners urged to register at the office immediately.
A worker slipped from a ladder near a signal and into an office area. Emergency crews responded but details on injuries or cause were not released. Local officials advised safety inspections following the incident.
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