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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1944
Page
2
Poorly legible notice lists Horace Ball and Harry P Hall with references to a mail and carrier service. Mentions rates and service by carrier or mail, monthly and yearly charges, and delivery terms. Indicates rates for a presumed steamer or post route with dates and place names unclear. details are unreadable.
A compact devotional remark cites Job 7 22 about divinity guiding the righteous and denying evildoers while noting broad consensus among the immoral. The passage blends biblical citation with a terse commentary on virtue and vice.
The article examines Amendment No 4 on the November ballot, noting two features: extending incumbent sheriffs’ terms by two years and shifting future terms to six years from four. It argues voters should judge by satisfaction with current sheriff administration and predicts approval if satisfied, disapproval if not.
The article accuses county and Third District races of crookedness with dead voters in a congressional primary. It notes altered returns and ballot boxes held to determine a winner. The district committee, chaired by Gessner T. McCorvey, certified a candidate amid disputed certificates of election.
General Douglas MacArthur returns to the Philippines vowing to reconquer the islands with a strong naval air force and seasoned troops. He faces heavy resistance from about 225,000 Japanese defenders, with Japan already pressuring China and blocking supply routes, demanding sustained, combined US Army and Navy operations to complete the campaign.
An internal subcommittee led by Albert Bowrwell alleges irregularities in county voting and certification. The report describes corruption claims, disputed certification, and political maneuvering over Third District results and voter will versus party interests.
A long, disjointed summary describes wartime remarks by President Roosevelt on aid to Italy and Mussolini, with references to Wagner’s New York Senate race, AFL CIO tensions, and labor acts. It notes Wagner’s opposition by Curran and rising GOP support, plus commentary on Nazism and American defense policy.
Ernie Pyle writes from a Sicily tent hospital in August 1943 about wounded Oklahoma and West Texas soldiers. He recalls their blunt humor, fierce resolve, and the quiet humanity of dying men as chaplains offer prayers and medics tend the grievously injured.
Radio station WAGF lists a Sunday schedule featuring music programs and church services led by Jerry Sears and Matthew Melodies. The listing covers Methodist Church services, coffee club segments, devotionals, Tin Pan Alley, and various orchestras and variety acts with AP News updates interspersed.
A reflective column urges recognizing women’s work and partnership at home. It questions men’s neglect of chores, yard upkeep, and prudent spending, urging fair sharing of earnings and thoughtful purchases. The writer anticipates pushback but vows to practice the message.
A concert feature notes a Tuesday program by the Viennese Orchestra with a variety of tunes including Bluse Monday Serenade. The report mentions the ensemble performing in a venue noted as Eventide Echoes, with movie reporter tabulations and an out of town request for coverage.
The text expresses a disjointed request to persuade someone to donate or pay for a service. It references a charity chest fund and slogans, mentions radio or verbal appeals, and urges honesty, thorough effort, and trust in the fundraiser's success.
A man is taking lessons on developing aircraft landing posts with features such as retraction, energy-absorbing mechanical linkages, and minimized weight. The training emphasizes practical design concepts for safer and lighter landing gear systems.
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