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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1943
Page
3
Fragmented text shows postal rates ads and notices for subscriptions and obituaries. It mentions Associated Press, rates by city, and misstatements, with garbled names and scattered references to government actions and farm needs. The readable bits hint at public notices and classifieds amid a weathered page.
Farm prices have risen sharply since August 1939, increasing by about 119 percent. Meanwhile the cost of goods farmers buy has risen roughly 26 percent, creating a notable net improvement in the farmer’s position.
The speaker argues that victory hinges on deploying air power and modern war machines, criticizing limited bomber use against Britain while calling for mobilization of farms and labor. He urges coordinated effort to defeat enemies, expand production, and secure decisive force on land, sea, and air.
Readable bits describe lunches with refreshing items such as tart apples and crimp Jette leaves. The text also references odds and ends about eating, working hard, and generic kitchen terms, with several garbled phrases and unclear proper nouns.
A wartime Washington column by Deer Pearson comments on Allied strategy and public sentiment, quoting Eden and other leaders. It discusses Britain’s resolve against Nazi Germany and the American role in pressing the war through Europe and Asia, mentioning Australia New Zealand and the British Commonwealth.
In Algetia, Ernie Pyle writes about two Army friends, a pair nicknamed for their service and skill. Tom and Snip, both green from Texas and England, discuss future plans after the war while sharing daily companionship and stories.
In Arren Wyoming AP story a WAAC first sergeant chastises a recruit for a wiggle, praising the recruit's hard-hitting but misinterpreted technique. The moment sparks admiration for discipline and training among the unit.
AP reports junior commandos Joseph Bezanowicz and Jack Douglas, both 12 and 14, chased five youths fleeing a parked car. After enduring missiles, the boys recovered a stolen radio and returned it to Walter R. Stock, who thanked them in a note. The cadets do not seek rewards.
The report discusses potential Japanese invasion plans from Burma and China’s limited ability to wage full warfare until Allied supplies reach them. It highlights monsoon delays, British efforts to weaken the Albyab base, and Anzio American operations on Burma’s northwest frontier, stressing supply lines from India to China and the strategic difficulty of repainting routes through the Himalayas.
A fragmented report notes a Russo-lap treaty with Japan on fishing rights in the Far East. It mentions a two year sign in 1978, renewal terms, and a 5 percent protocol adjustment amid discussions led by Missar and others.
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