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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1943
Page
5
A damaged OCR fragment lists individuals including William Theodore Hall and Horace Hall among numerous unrelated words. It appears to be a garbled telegraphic or directory-like snippet with references to rates, subscriptions, departments, and addresses, lacking a coherent news event. The readable names and entities are interspersed with broken phrases and scattered locations, offering little substantive context.
Short, devotional verse fragment presents a religious meditation on mercy and upright conduct with biblical and poetic echoes. The lines reference Psalm 18 25 and invoke heavenly mercy, ending with the exclamation Heaven.
William M. Jeffers, who left his railroad job to tackle the synthetic rubber program in Washington, resigns from his government post as two thirds of plants near production. He vows not to take another government job, praising his work despite protests and bureaucratic hindrance.
The Washington trend shifts toward a centrist program as President Roosevelt rebukes William Wallace ally James LeCron and Milo Perkins departs, signaling a broader move away from Wallace followers and New Deal rigidity. LeCron blasts State Department policy as interference, while Perkins’ earlier resignation underscores a shift toward broader cooperation and a middle-ground approach.
The piece questions wartime propaganda about Japan and forces behind it. It cites withdrawal from Kwajalein and contrasts Attu, suggesting Japan may fake allegiance and sacrifice to mislead. It hints at possible events near Guadalcanal and broader Allied strategy.
A wartime column argues that even after defeat the United States must resist isolationists and avoid negotiated peace with Japan. It claims Hirohito and his generals will be overthrown, praising American resolve and urging focus on defeating Japan and its leaders rather than reacting to alleged fanatical resistance.
Frederick E Hasler calls for total elimination of selfish nationalism that sparked world wars. Henry A Wallace urges close monitoring of corporations in international trade and cartels. Archibald MacLaish notes veterans returning home from hospitals fear well meant welcomes. Britain’s information minister predicts British empire may face Japan after pounding Kilmer.
Procurement boards report vast surpluses of demolition bombs and other materiel, with incendiaries favored over explosives. Byrnes plans review findings, while warehouses overflow as lend-lease orders shift. Prisoners of war debates mount over pay rates as farm unions push for higher wages. The piece also notes Europe’s migration and the German occupation’s impact on civilian populations and leadership.
A veteran bluejacket in The Armed Guard writes about Communist influence among seamen and union organizers aboard merchant ships. He describes two lines of activity including indoctrination and alleged control, then notes his correction about Time-Life photo details and ends with a personal reflection on the apology.
A dense schedule lists weekday radio programs from 6:00 to 11:00 PM including Fred Waring, Dinning Sisters, Lone Ranger, The Cavalcade of America, Alfred Wallenstein, Gabriel Meantor, and Harry James. A wartime news emphasis runs through the lineup with music programs and variety acts. final line notes typhoid deaths in 1943 at record lows and Amarillo, Texas as a top helium source.
A wartime health review shows 1942 death rate at 103 per thousand, births at 207 per thousand, the lowest medical death rate in history. The report from OWI and health agencies warns of physician shortages as the armed services recruit aggressively, with foreign refugee physicians available but licensing barriers hinder their use in crisis areas.
In Army basic training we face confusion over saluting rules as new WACs adjust to drill and discipline. The article follows our first days, bonds forming despite rough starts, and the learning curve of military etiquette amid soreness and chorus-like barracks life. Leadership urges focus, training, and perseverance.
City police report 23 arrests during the week in Valley Dell. Offenses include traffic violations, stop sign and red light infractions, drunken and disorderly conduct, vagrancy, and other disturbances. Several fines were imposed and multiple cases referred for further action.
The public relations office of the Seventh Division at Fort Benning today announced the promotion of Privates Drew, son of Mr and Mrs Drew of Newton Route One. His wife Mrs Drew resides in Puerto Rico as the district is divided into units with populations over 1,000.
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