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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1943

Page

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Wright F Helms Dies At Ozark

Wright F Helms of Ozark died suddenly yesterday. Funeral services were held today at Holman Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be in Brownwood cemetery, Brownwood Texas. Surviving are his wife Evelyn Lipecomb of Lubblock Texas a son Howard Helms of Panama City three brothers Robert Helms of Artasis New Manchester W G Helms of Brunswick Ga and J C Helms of Douglas and a granddaughter Mrs A KR Alexander of Dothan and a grandson.

Ozark Wright F. Harms Aisty ¢Igot Holman Funeraldome Burts Brownwood Texas Slfe Evelyn Lipecomb Lubblock Howard Helms Panama City Robert Helms Artasis New Manseon W. G. Helms Brunswick, Ga J. C. Helms Douglas 8Alster Mra A. KR Aljeazandria Dothan Cas Srandson

B F Barnett Dies At Malvern

B F Barnett 48 of Malvern died at home yesterday afternoon. Funeral at Malvern Baptist Church led by Rev A D Zhindex of Dothan. Burial in Malvern Cemetery with Ward-Wilon in charge. Surviving wife Lola Martin, daughter B F Barnett Jr, mother Mrs Phronle Barnett, two sisters Aught Toole and K Culpepper, two brothers Jesla Barnett and Travis Barnett.

Fuoere B. F. Harnett Malvern Malvern Baptist Church A.D. Zhindex Dothan Malvern Cemetery Ward-Wilon A Daugler Lola Martin Malver B. F. Barnett, Jr

Diseases Reported in Houston County Last Month

Communicable diseases listed by the Houston County health department include 21 gonorrhea cases, 26 boukworm, 3 meriaria, 2 scarlet fever, 14 syphilis, 2 tuberculosis, and 10 typhus fever Brills. No cases of chickenpox diphtheria were reported by health officials.

Houston County Health Department

Wives Of Sailors May Join WAVES

The Navy authorized wives of enlisted men and warrant officers to join the WAVES. Chief Petty Officer J. H. Hutching at the Dothan recruiting station announced the change. Previously, wives of sailors could not enlist. now only wives of commissioned officers with rank ensign or higher are barred.

Navy J. H. Hutching Dothan

Mobile Newspaper Damaged By Fire

Mobile Alabama AP reports a fire damaged The Mobile Register plant, forcing the morning edition to print in New Orleans and suspending some operations. Three editors were injured. the mailing room and newsprint stock were destroyed. presses will be repaired before resuming normal production. Police say a scrap of paper blew into a wan heater starting the blaze.

Mobile Ala Mobile Preasana Register Yaaterday Register New Orleans Alaff BR. B. Chandler Evening Prize Alarios Dudley E. McFadyen Alwan

Record of press freedom vows in ongoing inquiry

The passage notes that evidence will accumulate over time showing vigilant and effective measures to preserve the essential elements of a free press, underscoring the ongoing nature of protecting journalistic independence.

Waste Paper Plant Destroyed By Fire in Birmingham

A large waste paper plant and two nearby wood buildings burned in a downtown Birmingham blaze today. Firefighters fought the two hour fire, which spread to several adjacent structures but caused no injuries and left unknown total damage.

Birmingham Als Central Paper and Bur- Ip Company

Hull urges global cooperation for peace in Moscow talks

The article notes Hall stressing the need for a world peace organization and a common U S policy formed through cooperation among parties. He says the United States must pursue a cooperative program rather than Moscow style isolation, else there is no viable alternative.

United States Great Britain Soviet Russia China Hall Moscow Nea

Jurg and OPA Hit Overreach in Regulatory System

The report accuses the Office of Price Administration of creating an illegal judicial system and a labyrinth of rules. It notes 3,106 regulations in under a year, compared with 52 public laws, and warns that overbearing controls threaten inflation goals and burden citizens. It cites planning by general counsel to curb profits by freezing levels from 1930 to 1939, irrespective of rising costs.

Jurg OPA Ginsburg Leon Henderson Litganta Httle Congress Byp

Balkan Offensive Roils Rail Hubs and Front Lines

The report details an operation aimed at disrupting major Balkan rail centers including a Sofia yard link to Hungary Romania and Bulgaria with potential traffic dislocation. Allied air actions over Italy and Yugoslavia are noted along with limited ground fighting as both sides reinforce for an anticipated major clash.

Vhew Greece Aegean Balkans Sofia Hungary Rumania Bulgaria Balkan Wall Italy Yugoslavia Eighth Army America Nent Mignann Bth Armored Grenadier

Allied push met heavy German resistance on Italian front

Allied forces faced strong German counterattacks along the Fifty and Eighth Army fronts as fighters and bombers engaged over Italy. Montgomery's Eighth Army advanced to Aleasa inland from the Sangro while rain soaked battles continued north of Brignano and along the Garigliano river, with German artillery entrenched in mountain positions.

Salerno Volturno Eer Minturne Bernard L. Montgomery Aleasa Aurislic Sangro Weat Adriatic Eighth Army Sangra Gariglano Associated Press Don Whitehead Fifth Army Brignnna Rome Whitehead

Soldier Arrested Here As Prowler

City police records report a soldier prowler was taken into custody after an investigation at 106 East Washington Street. Private First Class William Htaatiuisken was detained Saturday night, then released to military authorities. Detectives Strickland and Hilson filed the report.

William Htaatiuisken J.C. Jackson East Washington KE. J. Strickland John Hilson Mra

Change of Government Philosophy Urged in Postwar Speech

Number 20 quotes a governor urging a shift from New Deal policies to fair administration for all groups. He calls for end to class division, pressure groups, and rationing, promising restored liberties and a shorter presidency term, with a one term plan discussed at a Republican conference.

Pary United States

Southeast Alabama Scout Council Executive Board Meets

Members of the Southeast Alabama Boy Scout Council executive board will meet Thursday at seven thirty. Scout Executive A W Tex Renner announced the session to review finances, scout advancement, and new troops. A nominating committee will be appointed to pick council officers for the coming year with Rev Sam C Reeves presiding.

Southeast Alabama Boy Scout Council A. W Tex” Renner Sam C. Reeves

Man Held As Operator Of Disorderly House

Police arrest Rameat Patterson and Succile Johnson on charges of operating a disorderly house and related vagrancy offenses. City detectives note Patterson’s case marks a second such offense in two weeks. A similar case against Hillroy Shivers for Shivers Inn is pending, with Recorder Vaughn delaying a decision to see if military authorities will release names of patrons listed as venereal cases by county health officials.

Rameat Patterson Negro Jonn Hilton E. J. Strickland Sucille Johnson Cass J Li. Craughon Patterson Hillroy Shivers Shivers Inn Recorder's Court J. AL. Vaughn Shivera

Scottsboro Negro Paroled After Long Controversy

Wil the parole board announced that Weems, a teenager in the Scottsboro case, will be paroled on release terms including employment. He served a seven year sentence for rape from a 1930s incident linked to nine defendants, with Andy Wright also up for parole and others remaining imprisoned.

Montgomery Castle Weems Alabama Tee Etats Parole Board Parole Board Seggitsboro Andy Wright Chattanooga Parola Ull Im Weems

Bombing Raids Hurt New Guinea Bougainville Fighting Update

From Fage One: large carrier planes drop heavy loads over New Guinea as anti aircraft defending positions fight back. MacArthur reports major fires in fuel depots, four enemy planes destroyed, and ships damaged while U S bombers strike Rabaul Bougainville and New Britain targets. Halsey says Bougainville land advance at Empress Augusta Bay progresses ahead of schedule despite difficult beachhead operations.

Cavere Laberstar New Guinea Rabaul Pacific Douglas MacArthur Arca Rabau Gamata New Britain Bougainville Empress Augusta Bay William F. Halsey South Pacific

Wage Clash Tests Little Steel Formula Fallout

In autumn 1942 the board introduced the Lite Steel formula capping hourly pay 15 percent above January 1841 levels. As living costs rise beyond 17 percent, steel workers seek higher wages, arguing cost data underrates reality. John L. Lewis’s influence looms as miners press for more, potentially eroding the basic rate and triggering nationwide wage adjustments.

John L. Lewis Lewis Dla WLE

Boston encounters on race and fascist threats unfold

The speech denounces fascist dogma and attacks on Jews and the colored race, urging action against hate. It cites Governor Saltonstall addressing the issue and defending rights amid outraged responses in Boston. The excerpt reflects tense racial tensions and calls for equality.

Boston Saltonstall

Internal Revenue Act Pleas in Several Counties

Multiple defendants across Houston Henry and Geneva counties pleaded guilty to violating internal revenue act charges. Sentences include five years probation for several, with specific fines and terms for Redmond Dudley Hugh Davis Ed Horne and Edward Spann. Williams and Free received probation and prison terms respectively. May July.

John Edward Williams Houston County Herring Williams J. H. Free Internal Revenue Act Redmond Dudley Hugh Davis Geneva County Internal Revenue Ed Horne Henry County Edward Spann

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