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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1943
Page
3
In Atchibon Kas a wedding halted when the bride declined to marry the groom as Probate Judge Phil Schrack read the vows. The judge paused the ceremony and asked the bride to return if she changed her mind. The couple offered no explanation for the surprising turn of events.
CAMP LIVINGSTON LA AP Private William Peter wrote a morale poem for the camp newspaper. The verse reflects on a soldier named Dodd lying beneath trivial thoughts and the days he refined cleaning an M 1 rifle, while a national statistic notes the lowest marriage rate in 56 years at 7.9 per 1000 in 1932.
GEORGIA coach Wallace Butts expects tough opposition from Howard College V-12 players when the Bulldogs meet Friday night in Athens. He noted Howard’s squad is built mostly of V-12 trainees and warned injuries had affected recent games but said Georgia would be ready.
In Baton Rouge the state Highway Department faced evasive drivers in a wartime travel survey. Motorists believed the questions tested gas rationing compliance, causing many to misstate destinations and reasons for travel. After public explanations via press and radio, responses became accurate.
The Swappers' Club in New Orleans, started by the United Service Organization, lets servicemen and civilians trade items as they enter the armed forces. Fred Dildine notes belongings left at home are swapped for needed goods including a chicken traded for luggage, a noted example of the program’s effectiveness. Oklahoma is cited for farming and land figures.
YuCCA Arizona AP reports unwatering the Antler mine shaft revealed iron pipe hammers and other metal items encrusted with solid copper from the shaft solution. The find highlights rapid precipitation as the mine drainage continues, with no injuries or further details noted.
Henry County Bank officer certifies the balance sheet items showing demand and time deposits by individuals partnerships and corporations and deposits from U S Government and states political subdivisions. It lists total deposits liabilities and capital accounts including common stock surplus undivided profits and pledged assets securing deposits and other obligations.
AP reports on Harry Mehre of Mississippi discussing wartime football constraints at Ole Miss. Mehre notes small squads, frequent substitutions, and midseason shifts from the Single Wing to the T formation to maintain competitiveness amid personnel shortages and travel limitations.
HY MAKI reports top football honors go to Trish Holding as national experts pick favorites. The piece notes Notre Dame and Army standings, with a Philadelphia venue expected to host a major contest and strong showings by California and Purdue among others.
AP report details Reis Tern an 87 year old newspaper vendor and father of four who doubles as a war plant worker. He buys more War Bonds and splits his day between operating a downtown newsstand and painting at a shipyard.
Dodger manager Leo Durocher discusses his status as boss while owner Branch Rickey confirms confidence in the 25 man roster. The debate centers on the lone player Durocher would not name, with speculation about winter trades and contract terms looming.
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