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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1943
Page
5
County farmers report delays to planting peanuts due to labor shortages. Even with a goal of 80 000 acres, harvests may fall short of the anticipated 18 000 acres as replanting occurs and crop stands weaken in some fields.
Central file plan to centralize wartime rationing data across states under regional supervision aims to speed book distribution by July and simplify checks of prior issuances. A Wilkerson official noted state file rooms will store names and addresses for quick reference, improving accuracy across 6,500 boards. Also mentions Peru’s early domestication of peanuts, pineapples, wine beans, and guavas.
Camp Rucker authorities asked for custody of John Brackin, charged with assault to murder in an attack on Silais Jebeson. Sheriff Fermer declined, citing seriousness of the charge. Johnson, an enlisted man, is hospitalized at Camp Rucker. condition status not learned. The incident occurred in the Negro section of Dothan early yesterday.
Dr Alfred Hume, chancellor of the University of Mississippi, said there was no campus revolt and no clashes between students and teachers. Reports last night described a mass meeting, parade, and an effigy burning, but he ordered a thorough investigation and noted the prankster had not been identified. The telegrams attributing the reports bore signatures from the university news bureau but were disclaimed by director Pete McCarter.
Frederick M. Ted Joy sixty five of Port St. Joe Florida died at a Dothan hospital after a short illness He retired after forty years with the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company as vice president and head of the land department He was president of the Alabama Wild Life Association Funeral services and interment will be in Birmingham Ward Wilson handled local arrangements His wife Mrs Ethel Clifford Joy of Port St Joe his stepfather Major Charles A Brown of Orlando Florida and nine brothers Thomas H Joy of Birmingham survive
The article outlines how 1943 taxes would change for wages and self employed, with wage withholding adjustments and different treatment for ministers and other non payroll payers. It notes limits for low earners and the impact on 1942 income, plus military pay exemptions and a large jobs statistic from the U. S Employment Service.
An Alabamian died in the same air disaster that killed Gen Frank M. Ancurewe and 12 others last Monday. The deceased, 31 year old Col Fred A. Chapman of Grove Hill, had recently been promoted to first lieutenant in the field while serving as an accountant in the Department.
A court warned dog poisoners as a municipal ordinance aims to curb cruelty. It imposes fines under $100 for harming dogs or placing any poison on property. The piece notes enforcement and links to broader city revenue and morality concerns.
A confusing public notice warns about potential dangers from milk consumption. Named officials and a state health officer urge caution as investigations continue into safety and processing issues.
County health department reports addressed concerns over milk service. Officials reviewed practices and prepared guidance to ensure safe handling and serving of milk to the public.
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