Draft Board Conflicts Highlight Farm Deferment Policy
A Dothan Eagle editorial condemns inconsistent wartime deferment practices by Selective Service Boards Two and Three, noting farmers face unequal treatment. It urges uniform rules, criticizes board leaders for arbitrary cancellations, and calls ABC agents to enforce Alabama liquor regulations without bias amid local attitudes toward rationing and line-jumping.
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Red Cross War Fund Drive Sees Slow Houston County Response
The Houston County Red Cross war fund drive struggles past week two with only a third of 33000 raised. Directors express disappointment at public apathy and urge immediate, larger contributions to support soldiers and relief efforts, warning delays hinder sending supplies and aid to overseas outposts.
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Houston county farm output rises despite shortages
Farmers in Houston County overcame severe shortages to deliver a production miracle in 1643. Draft board delays and appeals tied to Selective Service HQ caused tensions as farmers pressed for relief while continuing operations. Authorities noted strong yields despite bottlenecks.
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Houston County
Selective Service
Houston
They Say Everybody Simply Loathes Bons Ing 98 A Form Of Wattarr
A fragmentary quote cites Dr Batty and Bishop of Putnam urging total war effort with every weapon. It mentions Javanic delinquency linked to home and community and assigns parents responsibility for training children to value fellow men. FHS Director J Edgar Méavar is named.
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Roosevelts Nose and Anzio Ordnance Debate
A wild political column sketches reactions to Mrs Roosevelt nose jingle in New Zealand and mocks Republican candidate talk. It then shifts to Anzio ordnance needs, highlighting supply, ammunition dumps, repair shops, and trained ordnance personnel under fire, noting leadership by Maj Gen Levin Compe Chet and comparisons to wartime figures.
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Do You Know Of A Better Ole Appoints OPA Chief
A Democratic politican is placed in charge of all OPA administration for several midwestern states and North and South Dakota. Rue Walters of Harlan Iowa, a grain and feed merchant, replaces a resigning official as Midwest liaison for the CIO. Walters ranked low on the Civil Service list and his appointment faces scrutiny amid questions of favoritism and regional politics.
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Oil policy clash delays Saudi exploration amid war aims
Washington notes Secretary Ickes and the Petroleum Reserves Corporation spearheading a projected wartime oil accord with Saudi Arabia while Britain presses for joint study. Disputes among Ickes Hull and Eden delay talks as both sides weigh security, access, and Middle East oil stakes. The Atlantic Charter hint surfaces urging a hard agreement on oil use and conservation to prevent explosive conflict.
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Ramirez Declares He Was Forced Out
Montevideo Uruguay AP Gen Pedro Pablo Ramirez for the first time explains why he stepped down as Argentina president. He says high nationalistic Army officers forced him to delegate powers to Gen Edelmiro Farrell after rumors of a war move against the Axis. Ramirez says opposition grew over perceived U.S. government actions and non provocation of a rupture with Axis. He asserts his Feb 25 withdrawal was not due to fatigue.
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OPA Approves Pulpwood Price Increase Across Southeast
The Office of Price Administration announced an immediate pulpwood price increase set at a higher ceiling per cord, covering southeastern and central states including South Carolina Georgia Florida Tennessee Mississippi Alabama and Louisiana along the Mississippi region, expanding regional controls.
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Office of Price Administration
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Ireland and Neutrality in the Irish Question
A reflective piece argues Ireland’s neutrality in World War II, linking it to strong anti English sentiment in the south. It recalls Bloody Easter Week and decades of Irish-British conflict, noting many southern Irish support neutrality while some fight with Britain. The author cites De Valera and the desire to shield Ireland from English policy.
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Fireman emerges with dummy in smoke at Utah store fire
In Salt Lake City a downtown department store blaze sent onlookers into a frenzy as a fireman carried a figure from the smoke only to reveal the supposed victim was a dummy. The dramatic moment drew cheers from spectators who mistook the figure for a real person.
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OPA raises lumber ceilings to aid wartime pulp needs
In the area, prices rose with a 25 cent boost per cord from 50 to 75 cants and new ceilings set at 7.60 for rough pine 8.10 for rough hardwood 10.30 for peeled hardwood FOB cars and 8.75 for pine FOB barges. Today's action, the OPA said, supports the War Production Board's procurement of pulp wood for kraft paper and paperboard used in military and civilian shipments.
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