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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1943
Page
5
The death of B W Clendinen Sr is noted as the loss of a longtime Dothan resident and local historian. He settled in Dothan before 1900, served on the City Council, and helped preserve records from 1885 to 1900. His firm, spanning a century, stood as a notable local business.
The piece argues meat rationing will eventually be accepted by households as a fair solution to shortages. It predicts rationing will prove more orderly than unregulated distribution, ensuring every family receives sufficient meat while avoiding hoarding and waste.
A clipped column blends wartime ship repairs inefficiency with civilian support issues. It recounts a Newport News passenger ship's costly, failed conversion for combat use, subsequent troop ship plans, and total costs nearing a million dollars. It also notes labor dispute delays at a Seattle plant and diplomatic shifts in Good Neighbor postings.
Ernie Pyle chronicles life with American forces in Algeria noting dust masks goggles and eye shields issued for North Africa duties. He describes desert conditions malaria pills purifying water and pervasive dust though rain limits usage, plus local winter seasons and recurring illnesses.
London AP reports 42 U S A F bomber crew members including Major Al Gene Key of Meridian Miss received Air Medals from Col John H Hayden at Eighth Air Force HQ New awards announced for 530 airmen Posthumous honors went to several Stafford sergeants and lieutenants from Alabama Georgia listed with home addresses in Gadaden Birmingham Augusta Anniston Dora Slocomb and more with multiple ranks cited in the ceremony including sergeants masters and captains through Lt Col Beasley and Lt Glass
The War Today notes Churchill lauds progress in Tunisia, crediting Eisenhower and Allied leadership. It highlights cooperation among British French and American forces, Airpower’s crucial role, and the Mareth Line battle as pivotal, while warning of hard days ahead and the heavy casualties.
Montgomery Alabama units report on personnel Robert M Faul union staff sergeant from Springs Alabama with service details and local acknowledgment of duty.
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