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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1943
Page
4
The faded clipping lists names, business ads, and notices from The Dothan Eagle including subscription rates and telephone references. It contains garbled phrases, partial lines, and scattered mentions of obituaries, classifieds, and public notices, with remnants of Associated Press text and a religious quote at the end.
The editorial argues for constitutional amendment to require only a simple majority in both houses for treaty consent or to use state legislatures and conventions to push change. It cites Senate gridlock over Wilson era League of Nations and warns timely reform is needed to maintain U.S. influence and avoid diplomatic paralysis.
President Roosevelt urged miners and operators to extend the current contract past April 1 with any wage increase retroactive to that date, while the War Labor Board limited his $2 demand. John L Lewis faces pressure to avoid a strike as Northern and Southern coal operators agree to follow the president’s guidance, and federal officials weigh the impact on national supply.
Fragmentary text reflects a view that a man seeks contentment only when his own country is free and his people live in a world of freedom. The passage seems to argue for national self-determination and security as prerequisites for personal contentment.
Washington discussions on farm labor shortages amid war push reveal calls to direct local draft boards. Ezra Nelson urges rapid action to keep food production, suggesting farm deferments and possible farm worker furloughs. President weighs legislative options to keep farmers profitable and stock levels steady.
Westbrook Pegler argues against emulating Britain’s wartime suspensions of civil liberties. He warns the United States risks eroding rights through forced labor, union power, and coercive measures, urging Americans to preserve law and individual freedoms regardless of emergency pressures.
In Carlsbad New Mexico Paul Ball rural rehabilitation supervisor found a rabbit in his glove compartment after it reportedly ate his ration coupons. He rescued the bunny that night as it apparently caused a home radio moment. J Ford named assistant to Alabama war board chairman. Four 4H Club boys in Autauga County sold bonds and stamps worth 1,216 dollars in Prattville in a single day.
Price Administrator Prentiss Browne warns wartime scarcities invite black markets, which profit on shortages and harm morale. He cites England, Belgium, and India, where fines and lengthy sentences attempt to curb illicit trade, while prices for basics soar and inflation spreads.
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