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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1943

Page

2

Instructions For Writing Letters To Prisoners Of War Japs

A wartime notice outlines exact postal formatting for letters to prisoners of war held by Japan. It prescribes envelope labeling in uppercase, four lines of address including branch, and censorship precautions. It stresses typewritten text, brevity, and avoidance of war or political content.

Army Navy U 8 Marine Corps Japan Philplane Islands Japanese Red Cross Tokyo Addrem New York N.Y Philippines Red Croat New York Doan

Mrs. E. M. Hulon Dies Near Hartford

Mrs E M Hulon aged sixty two died at her Hartford route three home after a long illness. Funeral services were held at Lee's Chapel with Rev Manuel Turner officiating and burial in the church cemetery. Survivors include husband E M Hulon, three daughters Mrs H C David son of Geneva, Mrs Jim Meadows of Esto Florida, Mrs C W Woods of Hartford route three. two sons Shelby Auton and Liberus Yuton of Hartford route three. sister Mrs J J Blount of Slovomb. brothers E B Shirley of Graceville route two and Doe Shirley of Hartford.

E M Hulon Hartford Roe Lee's Chapel Manuel Turner Church Holman Hartford E M Huton H C Davidson Geneva Jim Meadows Esto Fla C W Woods

Buckley’s Medicine Tops Canadian Cold Sine Trade

Buckley’s medicine dominates Canadian cold remedies ads promising quick relief. Harrison and Lisenby promote Buckley products in storefront windows and newspapers, urging readers to ask for Buckley at all druggists.

Buckley Sintrs Canada Ueupaiste, Harrison & Lisenby

Radio Programs On Ya PeTwOURY MURDAT A kes We me Lime acnesst

Radio listings describe a varied schedule with orchestras choruses and bands. Notable items include a concert program by the Contented Concert Orchestra with Graz Fieds and Costady and a 1006 News for 15 minutes East. The lineup covers news reports dances lectures and special music features across morning and evening slots.

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Bombing Raid Described With Heavy Fire and Fire Damage

The report notes widespread fires in an area hit by air attack. It compares the bomb load to Miska and Guadalcanal, suggesting the raids intimidate Japanese defenders. Observers claim the roar of planes grew louder as anti aircraft fire quieted, hinting at harsher operations with clear weather.

Los Miska Guadalcanal Parhapa Tokyo

Hoover warns against war and Versailles lessons in renewed conflict

The former president argues the Treaty of Versailles invites renewed militarism and punishment of peoples, not leaders, urging personal responsibility for treaty violations. He says peace requires vigilance, a strong United Nations, and warns against disintegration and vengeance as paths to security. A note on rifle ball speed at 250 yards closes the fragment.

Vernail Hoover Versailles United National

Four Arc Welding Classes Scheduled

Four arc welding classes will begin March 2 at Purewale Garage, Lenard Ctawford. Offered by Exsplopment Service, the program runs six days a week for three weeks. Only one class filled so far. both men and women may register at the US&S Employment Service Office, excluding men with 1-A classification. Trainees advance to shipyards at seventy-one cents an hour.

Sic Weldog Lenerd Us&s Employment Service Office

Tunisian Front Sees Cautious Advance Near Djebel Hen Marche

Allied forces press a cautious push on a Nazi held height near Djebel Hen Marche in northern Tunisia as fighting centers on Sedjenane and the road from Djebel Abiod to Sedjenane. German machinegun nests are cleared and bodies of 100 enemy troops are found after recent assaults near Beja. New German units indicate a possible upcoming effort.

Tunisian Sicily High Command Rome Associated Preas Bone Tunisia Djebel Hen Marche Siowly Djebel Abiod Sedjenane Ams Beja Algiers Hoe

Devastating blows reported on Japanese convoy and bases

MacArthur reports air reconnaissance shows growing enemy transports near Amboina and Dobo, 600 and 500 miles northwest of Darwin, as Japanese forces bolster bases in the Solomons and at Wewak. Allied airmen face tougher tasks against merchant convoys near New Guinea, with limited success against a barrage of ships and destroyers. Also notes a Chinese claim of repelled Japanese forces at the Salween front and a U.S. air alert over the Pacific. Technical Sergeant George B Mathison Jr earns a promotion at Napier Field.

Filers New Guinea Solomona Kiski MacArthur Amboina Dobo Darwin Wewak Lae New Gunea Rerth Pacific Mye Liberator Winky Fles Thalet Savin Yod Waneeine Wel Chinrae Nanking

Government delays stall farm machinery release

Continued notes from Page One describe widespread freeze and delayed release of farm equipment including tractors, plows, harrows, hoes, and bindery gear. Officials blame bureaucracy and shortages, with promised allocations and factory orders stalled, hindering distribution and market supply.

Werrett Moorerwell Georgia Sioel Fas

General Somervell Marries In Florida

OCALA Fla AP Mrs Louise Hargtan Wartheen and Lieut Gem Hrebon Burke Samerel chief of the Army sn Wyines OF Dupply were married today in a single ring ceremony. The couple left for an unnamed destination. Mrs Somervell came to Orale in 3929 and has since been active in business social and civic affairs of Union section.

Ocala Fla Mra Louise Hargtan Wartheen Gem Hrebon Burke Samerel Army Sn Wyines Dupply West Point Mra Somervell Unis

More Firms Added To Red Cross List

Sixteen more business firms have enrolled 100 percent in the Houston County American Red Cross chapter drive for a 40000 war fund. The new 100 percent firms include J C Calhoun Brokerage Co, J B Hunt Brokerage, Hutchings Brokerage, courthouse road and bridge department, home demonstration agent offices, welfare department, farm bureau office, Blumberg and Sons, Consolidated Produce Co, Burdeshbaw Street Elementary School, Sterling Shop, Jay Roy barber shop, Baxter's Shoe Store, Ader's Men's Shop, and Anderson Photo Shop.

Houston County American Red Cross J C Calhoun Brokerage Co J B Hunt Brokerage Hutchings Brokerage Farm Bureau Blumberg and Sons Consolidated Produce Co Burdeshbaw Street Sterling Shop Jay-Roy

Civil Service Seeks Business Executives

The U S Civil Service Commission seeks executives with business or industrial background for posts as business and industry analysts. Agricultural specialists require relevant technical or scientific agriculture experience. Pay ranges from $2433 to $4500 yearly with overtime. Apply via local rep Mr Sadie B Ward or the Washington DC office.

U & Civil Service Commission Commission Gome Sadie B Ward US Civ Service Commission Washington, D.C

Legion Oratorical Finals Set Friday

The county finals of The American Legion oratorical contest will be held Friday morning at Webb School. Solomon Baxter county superintendent of education said all county schools will enter. Shoop commander of the Chester R Vochery post will present medals to first and second place winners. Judges have not yet been selected.

American Legion Webb School Solomon Baxter County Baxter Chester R Vochery American Legion Wll Tothan Post

Black man Charlie Bryant Held On Incident Charge

Deputy Sheriff T Ro Kaight identified Charlie Bryant of Geresa County as the man held on 685 charges of incident and battery after a threat. Knights said Bryant advanced on a Black woman before arrest. The weekend arrests included speeding gambling and drunkenness cases by the sheriff's force.

T Ro Kaight Charlie Bryant Geresa Atlanta Knight Aid

Eden And Halifax Confer With Hull

Washington AP reports Secretary Hull after an hour with Anthony Eden said the war will be long and drawn out. He stressed full understanding among allied governments and a wide exchange of information, including with the Soviet Union and China, to aid postwar reconstruction. Eden said he learned much and would have more talks.

SY Wade Weenie Washington Hull Anthony Eden Edes Lord Hellfax Flutt Eden State Department Soviet Union Chine Bull Florida Washington Lord Halifax Wallace

Funeral services set for New Market Presbyterian Church

Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at the Presbyterian church of New Market. Honorary pallbearers include Senator John Bankhead, Dr L N Duncan president of Auburn, P Davis director of the State Extension Service, Joe Poole State Agriculture Commissioner, Walter Randolph president of the State Farm Federation, Judge Chester Walker of Tuscaloosa, former Gov Frank M Dizon, and board members of the District Federal Reserve Bank.

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TWO JOIN NAVY AND PROMOTIONS REPORTED IN DOTHAN

Two seventeen year olds chartered for naval training from Dothan join Navy centers. Willard Rose Franson of Bay Harbor Florida and Charles Edward Wright of Dothan depart for initial instruction. Kenneth F. Collins promoted to Tech Sergeant in US Army Air Forces North Africa. Corporal Georges P Myers of Dothan, formerly Sears paint dept manager, promoted in Army Air Forces.

Dothan Chef Petty Offier Charles L. Martin Navy Willard Rose Franson Bay Harbor Kenneth F. Collins Geneva Collins US Army Air Forces North Africa Bla Dothan Silk Hosiery Co Georges P Mysra

Three Held On ABC Charges In County Court

ABC Agent L F Fountain reports three individuals were arrested on ABC law violations. Veard Wilt, James Dean, and Joe Huff posted bonds ranging from 200 to 300 dollars. Sheriff’s office records note the arrests occurred in the county with listed affiliations and charges.

Senators Push Postwar United Nations Plan in Senate

Four senators unveil a resolution urging the United States to lead a postwar United Nations backed by joint military and economic resources. It seeks joint control over reconquered territory and worldwide rehabilitation, with a world security framework and dispute settlement machinery. Supporters include Hill Hatch Ball and Burton. doubts from LaFollette. Connally cautions restraint until postwar conditions ripen.

Charman Connally Dten Connally Wis United Nations Committes United States Ball R-Mins Senate Wagner D.-N.y White House Exidia Foreign Relations Committee LaFolletti Prog-Wis Hill D.-Ala Hatch D.-N.m R.-Minn Burton R.obio

Giraud Urges Unity and Abolishing Vichy Edicts

General Giraud outlined plans to abolish Vichy decrees and restore democratic functions in North Africa, including elections for municipal assemblies and consuls general. He emphasized union among all who accept French Republic principles and promised elections for the Chamber of Deputies once the Allies liberate France.

Giraud North Africa Asia Jean Marie Bergeret Auguste Nogues Girrauda London Bergatet Nogues Marcel Peyrout Chamber of Deputies France Tina

Premier Tojo Visits Stooge At Nanking

AP dispatch reports Premier Tojo visiting Wang Ching-wei in Nanking as Japan seeks to influence Chinese puppet leadership. Commentary notes possible Allied strategy shifts and hints at potential strikes on U S bases in China, with speculation on major naval moves against the U S fleet in the Pacific.

Premier Tojo Stooge Nanking Chungring Samee Mideki Tojo Wang Ching-wei Teje Britain United Biatas Hitler Ome United Sates China Am Atack Mberia China Times Miberia

Geneva County Bus Drivers Name Heads

Geneva County selects new steering committee members including W. K Pulliam Malver and H S Edding from Samson and J. D. Spears from Hertford with Woodrow Bimmees serving as secretary.

Geneva County Woodrow Bimmees Hecoda Mercbets W. K Pullem Malvers H HS Edding Samson J. D. Spears Hertford

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