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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1943
Page
2
Bouston County farmers urged to apply before tomorrow deadline for cotton crop insurance. County agent’s office reports rising farmer interest and notes program is low cost. Officials say failure to apply risks losing coverage as deadline expires at 6 pm.
Funeral services for Mrs. Grover Hawkins fifty seven, who died unexpectedly at her home Friday, will be conducted at the chapel of Fellows and Feeraster with Pastor A D Shinden of Headland Avenue Baptist Church officiating. Surviving are her husband Grover Hawkins Jr, two stepsons Foy and Stolem Hawkins of Dothan, two brothers Jim Boling of Birmingham and Parele Boling of CU Army, and one sister Miss Willis Mae Boling of Birmingham.
British Foreign Secretary Eden, after a 22 hour flight, met with President Roosevelt at the White House. He warned that setbacks are likely but urged proceeding with shared aims to prevent a future German and Japanese threat, stressing unity among United Nations and a strong postwar France.
Hayden noted that 70 percent of men leaving the farm left for industry and 30 percent for the armed forces. Nelson said industrial peak demand would occur in October to December 1944, then level off as repetitive operation boosts efficiency and reduces man hours per unit. He warned that 1,800,000 workers would be removed from plants for the armed forces, with replacements mainly from older or physically handicapped workers and those released from civilian industries, though some would come from farms.
The text from page one continues with figures on rental premises, noting an estimated 12 000 or more units in the area and about 6 000 registered. It cites records and rent directions, explaining regulatory patterns and anticipated changes, with astronomical figures cited by analysts.
RAF bombers hit Krupp works in Essen in a coordinated night attack. Allied pilots described vast fires rising to 1500 feet as incendiaries and explosives battered industrial districts. Observers likened the raid to El Alamein style offensives, while officials warned of two bombers missing and heavy anti aircraft fire.
The article details a Division parade at Camp Rucker with Rex Beasley reviewing the troops. It highlights air support from the 11kth Observation Squad ron and the 20th Observation Squadron, the Fighting Wildcat March, and showcases units from the 21st, 322nd, and 323rd Infantry, artillery, engineers, and support elements. The event ends with antiaircraft and tank destroyer displays and notes recent attachment to Pacific Ocean operations.
The proposal seeks US leadership to form a United Nations with limited authority to coordinate military and economic resources against the Axis, establish temporary administrations in Allied areas, administer relief, create dispute settlement mechanisms, and build a UN military force to deter future aggression. Senators Hatch Ball Burton push for immediate debate and a postwar framework reflecting the Atlantic Charter principles.
The Atat Division mounted review concluded with a benevolent crowd briefly illuminated then driven away by a long threatening cloud as rain fell on Alabama. Visitors departed, soldiers fired, and the division leaves today for extended maneuvers leading to the day of battle.
Funeral services for Alfred Clarke infant son of Mr and Mrs W Clarke died at their Slocomb home. Services were to be held today at New Hope Church with burial in the church cemetery, Fellows and Forrester in charge. The infant died after a short illness and is survived by his mother and father.
World War II dispatch reports heavy Allied bombing of Sousse and Enfidaville docks as US and RAF aircraft pound Tunis and surrounding targets. Bombers hit Sicilian convoy barges, while Allied fighters damage enemy vehicles near Sedjenane and the Mareth Line. Eisenhower warns of further Axis efforts as Tunisian walls hold.
The Board of Revenue plans to invest 44400 in War Savings Bonds to retire the courthouse and old jail debt, a move praised for fiscal strength. The bonds will mature in 1955, yielding about 70000, allowing redemption of older bonds issued in 1905 for courthouse construction. Principal has not yet been paid, only interest, and the county hopes the investment will cover the debt over 12 years.
The county agent notes a surge in backyard cultivation in Dothan with more people raising chickens and tending gardens. He says converting idle space into production helps families eat well this year and reduces reliance on rationed supplies.
Commissioner Bates urges workers to avoid absenteeism at fertilizer plants in Dothan and surrounding Wiregrass counties to ensure timely supplies for Houston area farmers. He emphasizes full-week attendance for two to six weeks to meet wartime food production goals and asks everyone to contribute to keeping plants operating.
Funeral services for Holloway will be held Monday at 11 am at New Hope Church near Slocomb with Fellows and Forrester directing. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. Vince Brackin 70 were held today at 4 pm at Broft Springs Baptist Church Graceville officiated by Rev Joe White. Burial followed at the church cemetery. Surviving are her husband three sons J J Bree and L J Bree of Miami Fla and C Brackin. Surviving are four daughters Mrs L K Borders Mrs C L Walters Graceville Fla Miss Volle Mas and Miss Ane Lacilis Holloway Slocomb and two sons Zell and Mack Holloway Slocomb.
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