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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1943
Page
3
Readable fragments report that Danes cast ballots to oppose the Nazi party in Denmark with implied totals and percentages. The misaligned text references a German influence and a numerical figure around twelve thousand, suggesting a significant defeat for the party in question.
Approximately 26 persons were employed Monday by P. L Tippett, representative of Lie Mobile shipyards, for work in the shipyards. L C Dennis, manager of the local U S Employment Service Office, announced today. Most were graduates of the welding school. Both men and women are eligible for Unis training provided they are registered. Men with I A classifications are not desired.
Mrs. Marcella Odell of Red Oaks Mill New York travels to Napier Field Mire to attend the graduation and commissioning of her son Aviation Cadet Howard Odell. Odell, guest of Colonel James L Daniel Jr, earns honors with badge presentation and a round of ceremonies plus tea at the Officers Club.
A 35c Petersons Oint ad offers fast itch relief for irritated skin with red blotches and burning. It claims soothing action, reduced smarting, and improved skin appearance, plus usefulness for ivy, cracked skin between toes, and feet conditions.
Labor leaders Thomas and Murray told the Senate War Investigating Committee that civilian graft and the draft threaten labor power. They urged wages kept abreast of living costs and criticized the Little Steel formula allowing 15 percent wage increases since January 1941 to offset rising costs.
WAAC recruiting party arrives in Dothan for a two day drive to recruit for the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps. Command by Sergeant W J Grisette at Drohen with Second Officer Charlotte Towles in charge, aided by Auxiliary Lon B Robinson and Sgt Jack Justus. Information on WAAC enrollment available at the Army recruiting office in the post office building.
MONTGOMERY Ala AP Dr A H Collins State OPA director said today merchants with butter or other fats in danger of spoilage may sell them the week despite the ban Collins said modification of the freeze order was designed to let stores without refrigeration dispose of perishable stocks before general sales resume next Monday under rationing He added that people needing such products for medicine purchases may obtain them by applying to local war price and rationing boards for certificates
Alvin Garnet Pruett of Columbia has arrived at the University of Tennessee Knoxville for instruction before his appointment as an Aviation Cadet in the Army Air Forces Flying Training Command. After this course, he will be classified as navigator, pilot, or bombardier and continue training at a school within the Flying Training Command for his specialty.
Market report shows New Orleans and New York cotton futures with May contracts trading around 2060 to 2080 on brief gains, with May values peaking near 2070 in early activity. Dealers note volatility and possible seasonal shifts as prices fluctuate between highs above 2060 and lows near 1990 amid bid-ask variations.
Captain Julian Draughon of the city police said Mack Tice, a Black man, was arrested yesterday for theft from Newberry's store. He allegedly took knives, cards and other articles from the counter and was jailed on petit larceny charges.
Registration of youths reaching their eighteenth birthday in Houston County is slow, say officials of the three Selective Service Boards. They urge prompt registration, calling it duty and responsibility to register as soon as they reach eighteen, without weekly reminders.
Danish radio halted by morning raids possibly targeting Kiel or Hamburg. RAF Mosquito bombers hit Nantes locomotive works center, with bombs exploding in the factory core. No planes lost. Enemy activity over Britain’s southwest coast produced light damage and no casualties. A raider fell to anti aircraft fire at a southeast inland town school. three hundred children sought shelter as a workshop suffered a direct hit and many casualties reported. Porter Sander Jr arrives at University of Tennessee Knoxville for aviation cadet training in the Army Air Forces Training Command, aiming for navigator, pilot, or bombardier track.
In the Donets River area between Chuguev and Izyum Helgorod, Soviet troops countered a German truck column and heavy tank actions. German air raids persisted as 200 tanks were deployed along a front over a mile long with air support, signaling fierce, coordinated infantry and tank attacks.
Atlanta dispatch reports OPA rules bar free distribution of meats and butter despite wartime generosity. Housewives wonder if neighborly gifts can continue. Loans are allowed but repayment must be in-kind, not cash, under the rationing system.
The Abraham Mordecai Lodge of B'nai B'rith launched broadcasts on WAGF to support a $100,000 War Savings Bond drive led by Rabbi Alfred Wolf and local leaders. The campaign, culminating April 4 at Dothan High School, features daily talks by community figures through the period.
Thad A. Kelly and the farm program committee met with county supervisor Mochas M Harland and members Preston Watford Edgar G. Ivey and Clarence Meadows to appraise farmland for potential Farm Setting Administration purchases on Cottonwood and Aghford routes.
Chief Petty Officer Charles L. Martin announced a meeting of women in Dothan at Tous ton Memorial Library next Tuesday evening. Chief Specialist M. H. Potter will discuss WAVES and SPARS, inviting all interested women to learn the programs purposes and duties. The WAVES stands for Women Appointed for Voluntary Emergency Service and SPARS means Always Ready.
Maj. Gen. Baker reports the Vegeanck raid marks the end of the experimental period in high altitude daylight precision bombing. He says American bombers can reach any German target and fight their way back, with a midsummer buildup to join RAF for a full scale offensive. Night bombing to begin with Fortresses and Liberators. He cautions about German records on enemy losses and notes improved morale and future bigger, faster bombers with greater bomb loads.
The article outlines possible moves to pressure the OVA for an increase, including actions by the Asi culture department to influence peanut and bean programs. It notes White House approval, potential price supports of peanuts at $1205 a ton, and incentive payments up to 114 percent of goal. SPARS and station personnel seek volunteers for a thin-section enlistment study.
The War Department will analyze defective steel plates from Carnegie Illinois Steel Corp and seek records to identify responsible parties. Senate War Investigating Committee targets the War Production Board and U S Steel officials after discovers five percent of steel plate shipments failed to meet Navy and maritime specs.
The county War Board chair Ling announced two duties for the new slaughter program starting April 1. Educate farmers slaughterers dealers and agents about regulations and issue slaughter permits to eligible county slaughterers. A meeting will detail how the order operates and the areas covered.
CIO official and William Green of the AFL accept invitations to testify as the production manpower inquiry reopens. Truman publicizes exchanges between committee counsel Hugh Walton and Lewis, started by Fulton on March 17 urging Lewis to attend. Lewis delays, citing state labor negotiations, and Truman issues a subpoena.
Eton Forrester of near Grangerburg was arrested before U S Commissioner J W Saughiry yesterday on charges of manufacturing whiskey. The offender was apprehended by ABC agents L Fountain and Mary Eater and H L Salad of the Alcoholic Tax Unit. The still was recovered last week and a large quantity of mass confiscated. More arrests expected before the federal grand jury meets.
At Ravenna an ammunition explosion at the Portage ordnance depot killed several crew members. Col Taymond A Brown reported two bodies recovered and said a crew of seven or eight was at work loading ammunition when the blast occurred. No injuries were found.
Lord Halifer, the British ambassador, will visit Montgomery on April 6 with an official program including tours of the State Capitol and city hall and a public reception at the State house. Gov. Sparks was informed by Col Angus MacDonal, the ambassador's military aide, that the visit had been postponed earlier but will now proceed as planned.
Allied forces reported heavy air and sea attacks across Burma Bengal and the Admiralty Islands. RAF bombed Donbalk Mayu peninsula while shipping and tows were hit in Babar and Tanimbar. Japanese air field Magwe and town Akyah were damaged, and sampans along Kaladan river were sunk.
Management and union reached a 30 day extension on contract talks after deadlock over time limits. Miners will keep working during the period while negotiations proceed, with terms to be retroactive to April 1 per a statement from Charles O Neill, spokesman for the Northern operators.
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