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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1943
Page
2
The district engineering office of the U S Army announced today that a contract was awarded to A A Saush and Smitty of Hartford for the construction of igloo magazine storage and access roads in Dale County. The estimated expenditures total 373 00.
The American consulate announced that the exchange of American and Japanese nationals aboard the liner Tela Maru and Gripsholty will begin tomorrow at 5 pm Eastern War Time. Officials cited a pending Japanese request to delay to finish arrangements for accommodating their nationals as lines formed, with repatriates awaiting transfer on the ships.
Jimmie Belcher two year old son of Mr and Mrs Clyde Belcher of Citronella Als died in a Dothan hospital after a brief illness. Visiting his grandparents in Ozark at the time he became ill he died soon after arrival at the hospital. He is survived by both parents and paternal and maternal grandparents. Funeral services will be held at Ozark Baptist Church at 4 p.m. tomorrow with two ministers officiating. Burial will follow in Gverk city cemetery. Holman Funeral Home in charge.
A damaged wartime dispatch notes American aircraft production and losses in early 1943. It cites 41,008 tons shipped and 35,000 tons damaged, with American losses around 1 plane. Heavy bombers achieved a four to one advantage, downing 1,333 enemy planes at a cost of 16 American losses. Medium bombers showed superiority as well. The report warns production delays due to model changes and predicts the 10,000 planes monthly target by year end would not be met, hindered by engine shortages, material distribution, plant reorganization, and labor shortages.
From a继续ed entry, the text lists questionable charges including mower costs linked to employee funerals, transport for a dog, hospital transport for a maternity case, duplicate truck rental charges totaling 211021, vitamin pill costs, and a one hour service charge for a single employee.
Chronic bronchitis may develop if your cough and chest cold are not treated. Creomulsion claims to soothe inflamed bronchial membranes and suppress coughing to allow rest. Aimed at those who have tried other remedies, it advertises Creomulsion as a fast acting cough remedy.
President Roosevelt nominated Omar N Bradley for promotion to full colonel after holding temporary lieutenant general rank. Other nominees include Maj. Gen. Paul J. Mueller Maj. Gen. Leland Hobbs Brig. Gen. Edwin B. Lyon and Colonels Kahle Melberg and Lindner. Navy Captain Leo H. Thebaud nominated rear admiral with Captains Rodges and Jupp named to commanders. Mueller commands the List Wildcats at Camp Rucker.
Anchorage AP reports entertainment business in Alaska grows as Uncle Sam taxes rise. General admission and club dues revenue climbed from 80 980 to 172 484 in the 1942 fiscal year. Inter net Revenue collector Clark Squire notes other increases include liquor and coin devices.
In Oglethorpe Georgia AP reports a moment at the Third WAC Training Center where a mother and daughter are honored. Private Irena W Park Fort Pisin New York, used to addressing her daughter Lt Anna E Pari in the traditional Ma am form, reveals a touching scene as roles reverse during training.
A Senate approved scale increases wife and child allowances while the House rejected higher figures. Payments would rise to 50 and 75 for wife plus child, with 30 for first child and 20 for others, surpassing present 350, 62, and 10. A father draft bill aimed at easing deferments drafts for childless workers and studying lower standards, to be submitted to the House.
Knoxville AP report describes Ed Wallace, parking lot manager, claiming to invent a "Park-on-Your-Honor" system. Drivers leave payment in a small envelope through a door slot, with a sign reading Park on Your Honor. Wallace notes about 70 percent pay promptly, and reminders on windshields prompt payments.
John Sides, 24, paralyzed from the waist down, writes to 17 servicemen and types 12 words per minute using a mouthpiece on a special typewriter while still graduating from high school with his parents' help. In Lynchburg, a rifle club runs a program to train draftees in firing from prone, sitting, kneeling, and standing positions, admitting only draft-age men.
A London press critique denounces anti-British rhetoric and questions American credit claims. The Daily Mail and The Daily Mail columns discuss allegations that Britain supplied material to America and that U S officials manipulated credit narratives amid wartime sentiment.
The Soviet forces pushed toward the Dnieper after massed reserves arrived from Poland France the Netherlands and Denmark. They crossed the river in the Kiev region seizing positions near Pareyaslav and Kremenchug and threatening west bank bases. A large Kremenchug drive opened with artillery and infantry assaults at dawn on October 13 as German reports warned of heavy fighting along the Gomel and Smolensk fronts. The Soviet advance was described as a major offensive with strong party line coverage.
The House includes ten Johnsons and several other Johnsons among 435 members. Democrats hold 221 seats, Republicans 206, with four minor party members and four vacancies. Members joke about shared surname and diverse views ranging from Lyndon B Johnsons internationalism to Hiram W Johnsons veteran stance, while noting numerous Johnsons in the Army and even in the House restaurant staff.
The article details drive contributions distributed among 17 agencies with a $31.59 quota and a $15000 War Chest allocation, plus shares for six other organizations. It notes special committees began work, urges greater giving with the slogan The Need is Greater Give at Least One-Half More, and ends with a note on animal brain size.
Mixed report from the court records notes several infectious diseases during the early October period. Counts include fourteen gonorrhea cases and several incidences of typhus and other fever, with references to syphilis and related ailments.
Discussion at a district Farm Ownership meeting covers 772 borrowers due this year with 264 350 owed, but 322 404 paid to date. Since 1635 about 7700 eligible farm families have received loans, 1400 repaid in full, and 75 to 80 percent of remaining borrowers are expected to be current. Attendees include county supervisors and FSA staff from multiple counties and offices.
The campaign invites women to observe postings and living quarters at Army Air Forces posts to assess suitability for WAC roles. It stresses careful selection, with at least ten specialized jobs sought, including telegraph operator, draftsman, cryptanalyst, and photographer. Air Wacs will be under overseas service rules and may attend Officer Candidate Schools.
In a continued battle report Allied and Japanese air forces clash over New Britain and nearby fronts. Japanese bombers and fighters attack Jinsch Hafen and Wewak Boram airfield while Mitchell bombers aided by fighters strike Wewak Madang and Boram targets. Several enemy planes are shot down and ground losses noted with limited Allied aircraft losses. General MacArthur’s communique claims the main enemy force is virtually annihilated.
Inspector Moody credited road conditions and a narrow shoulder for a bus and truck wreck near Madrid yesterday. Malone, driving a truck, said a bus swerved to avoid his vehicle and overturned, with four passengers injured. Bus driver Cain, away in Panama City, was not available for a statement. No charges were filed.
Aviation Cadet Elmer N. Pollan son of Mr and Mrs E N Pollan of 202 W Adama St Dothan has reported to the Army Air Forces Basic Flying School at Courtland Alabama for the third stage of training as a cadet pilot the public relations office announced today.
With winter near and homeowners facing high coal bills, A. C. Kepford in Harrisburg watches as a coal truck crash causes five tons of coal to spill into his yard. No injuries reported among the drivers. Investigators inspect the scene.
Open high low and close figures listed for December through October contracts with values spanning 2000s and 1990s. The data shows price ranges and monthly contract markers without narrative context. The table style snippets imply historical market quotes for CHICAGO COMMODITIES and NEW ORLEANS COTTON.
Senators in the United States Senate debate a proposal to fund two separate appropriations based on school attendance and needs. The measure would allocate billions to Southern, Northern, and border states with varied tax and education effects. Supporters argue it targets funding equitably, while opponents say it misallocates funds and shifts benefits by region and wealth.
Congress weighs drastic measures as the House Ways and Means Committee probes wartime revenue. Lawmakers discuss a possible sales tax, a continuation of the Victory tax, and tests of tax equity while warning against burdening low income groups. Industry reassesses postwar needs as billions in revenue are sought.
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