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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1943
Page
2
A roving reporter notes cargo planes boosting New Orleans business amid wartime activity. He describes a bustling scene with journalists and editors shaping coverage, while flagging rumors about magazine assignments and reporting challenges faced by reporters.
Relief claims from sufferers last 30 days found relief from itching and burning piles using a cooling soothing formula. The advertisement features a testimonial about all-night sleep and calls Peterson's Olat ment a marvelous remedy. Sold by druggists at 60 cents per tube with money back guarantee.
The article praises Andrew Higgins for wartime feats and enduring influence. It traces his rise from a small boat maker to government contracts worth hundreds of millions, notes his controversial city ties, and highlights his role in training Navy personnel and developing landing craft despite political challenges.
Private Melbon Ivey of Webb wounded in action in the southwest Pacific area. Parents E. Ivey of Webb notified yesterday by telegram from the War Department. No further details released. Ivey has served 18 months and is 24 years old.
Funeral services are set for Dayton T. Caffady fifty who died at his sister’s Midland City home from a heart attack early this month. The Fort Deposit Baptist Church will host Thursday at 11 a m burial in Fort Deposit City cemetery with Fellows and Forrester directing. He is survived by his wife two sisters Mrs Byrd Kelly of Midland City and Mrs J T Hurst of St Petersburg Florida and a brother Earl Cassady of FL Deposit.
Alabama driving license forms will be available at the Houston County judge of probate's office on Monday. The old 1942 43 license must be attached to the application, cost is 110 cents. Firms may have one employee collect forms for all workers to speed the process.
Houston County's monthly liquor check totaling 248.75, payable to the Department of Public Welfare, was announced by Judge of Probate Saxon P. Poyner. The funds are earmarked for aid payments and are issued in semi annual installments.
Montgomery Alabama AP employes of the State Industrial Department will set a precedent by picking cotton for a day. Chauncey Sparks announced 110 of 164 workers volunteered to work at the local K S Employment office starting at dawn. Two $25 War Bonds will be awarded to the top male and female pickers.
An employed appeal attracted seven boys and 110 of 160 state workers to volunteer on a legal holiday for the war drive. The remarks came as rail yard raids and air activity around Salerno and other Italian targets were reported.
In Wetumpka residents gather for a cotton picking effort as part of a war time community drive. The Wetumpka Herald reports editors and locals participating in a dawn event to support agricultural production and morale.
Allied naval forces under heavy bombardment attacked coastal targets near Reggio Calabria and Cape Spartivento. British battleships Nelson and Rodney and cruisers Orion and others led the assault, while Italian and German air defenses claimed several Allied aircraft shot down.
Two farm tracts were purchased by the Farm Security Administration. The garbled text indicates official action and mentions individuals and local entities, but readable parts confirm the purchase of farm tracts under FSA programs. The content preserves a historic record of rural land transactions and agency involvement.
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