This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1944
Page
5
A fragmented roundup highlights sport news with possible record hopes for a top baseball climb, old rosters moving through drafts, and football, boxing, and chemical innovations. Names include Lou Gehrig, Joe Louis, Johnny McNeish, and Hercules Powder Company amid notes on draft picks, comeback efforts, and weatherproofing balls.
Richmond AP report notes alumni pressure to retain coach Carl Voyles at William and Mary amid Auburn interest. Norfolk alumni urge a five year contract with strong terms to preserve athletic program. College president Pomfret calls Voyles a free agent and says the college will not block his options. Voyles previously led W M to 29 wins in four seasons and a Southern Conference title.
The Ches ter R. Victory Post 12 American Legion executive committee named Curtin McQuagge adjutant to fill the unexpired term of Tom Deason who resigned to join the Veterans Administration in Montgomery. McQuagge, a World War II veteran with overseas service, was one of the county service officer nominees.
A dense listing shows W4GrF and AP News items with music and talk segments. Programs include The American Forum, Bob Hope, Red Skelton, and News for 16 minutes, with various orchestras and guest stars arranging entertainment between wartime reports and public interest discussions.
Houston County Revenue Board has not yet received a nomination for a new service officer post to aid veterans in claims against the government. Probate Judge Saxon Poyner noted ample time before the next meeting on April 10, when action on the nomination is expected. The Ashford and Dutch Legion posts had submitted nominations earlier, with the board undecided whether to establish the post. The office, if created, would select from three nominations while veterans return from the present war. The first U.S. paper mill opened in Philadelphia in 1690.
Heavy rain over two weeks has slowed planting in Huasten County. County agent CM Ling says flooding and severe soil erosion wash terraces into gullies, reducing fertility. Farmers face delays, higher costs, and must invest in soil rebuilding and terracing as eight inches of rain kept fields soaked.
In London a private 4 p.m. ceremony joined 20 year old King Peter of Yugoslavia and Princess Alexandra of Greece at the Yugoslav legation. Princess Alexandra, daughter of the late King Alexander of Greece, arrived at 3 p.m. local time for the nuptials.
Friday and Saturday showings feature Bob Livingston in Wild Horse Burt and Barton McLane in The SUNDAY AND MONDAY Deanna Durbin Franchot Tone and Pat O Brien in His Butler's Slater. Also listed are Humphrey Bogart with Dead End Mids Crime School and Abbott and Costello in Hit Thalee plus Three Mesquiteers in Thundering Trail and Eric Portman in Uncensored. On Sunday Charles Arlen and Mary Beth Hughes star in Timber Queen.
An eccentric report describes a royal wedding procession with a red carpet, flags, and candies amid a crowd across the street. King Peter arrives three minutes after his bride in a light blue uniform from the Yugeaiay Air Force as a Private John Pruitt Clement, from Pinekard route one, is assigned to RAF Training Command Radio School at Sioux Falls, D. Army Air Field.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.