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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1944
Page
2
A fragmented column discusses young women writing to soldiers during a war, noting romantic fantasies and the risk of mismatched expectations. It highlights the appeal of typewriters and letter writing, the craze among girls, and the looming reality of meeting in person.
An old advertisement-like fragment touts Kellogg's All-Bran as highly effective for constipation. It mentions fiber and intestinal benefits, claiming it can help flush wastes and promote regularity, though the text is garbled and repetitive.
The Chrysler Corp. strike, idling about 12,000 workers, ends as Local 490 CIO UAW-CIO executive board orders workers back to plants a day before members face the parent body with witnesses. International leaders urged employees to ignore picket lines and reenter facilities.
The Supreme Court ruling applies to conspiracies in Congress elections, allowing federal prosecution for offenses beyond state courts. It covers conspiracies and raises questions about trying a single official for stuffing a ballot box. Attorney General officials note another law could allow federal charges for individual actions. Oregon hedgerows span residential Port land areas.
Alabama farmers reported progress in preparing land and planting corn, cotton, and peanuts aided by ideal weather, though overall conditions remain poor due to heavy rains and cold. A grain shortage loom and the Commodity Credit Corporation allocated 125000 bushels of Canadian oats to Alabama to aid livestock feed amid statewide needs. Farmers are advised to contact local feed dealers for prices and orders.
CAPE GLOUCESTER New Britain AP Marine Private First Class Daniel Oliver in his foxhole heard a noise at night in the jungle He asked the platoon leader about grenade cost The leader estimated 1 56 Daniel said he saved 1 56 and tossed a rock instead The men had defended against three Japanese attacks and were tense about triggering an explosion
AP dispatch from Topeka details a bus marked West Tenth Street that turned onto West Eleventh by mistake. Passengers scrambled as the driver corrected course shouting that he misread the beam. The report then notes Burma as a major rice exporter.
D. HL James of Enterprise spoke to the Dothan Rotary Club on Friday noon warning that timber cutting in the southeast Alabama region worsens erosion. He urged farmers and business leaders to join soil conservation efforts, calling it the backbone of the country. Also noted: two Slocomb men and one Cottonwood man assigned to an LT crew after LST training at Camp Bradford, Norfolk.
In Hays Kansas AP report, a small dog named Tippy refuses meat and prefers vegetables, nibbling cabbage and raw carrots. Neighbors of owner landore F Bromidt find the scene amusing as Tippy proclaims vegetables are better than meat.
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