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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1943
Page
14
Five more seventeen year old youths have been accepted for enlistment in the Navy through the Dothan recruiting office. Petty Officer J. Ho Sutchine said today. Enlistees are Calvin Coolidge T.dwell of Dothan Route Five, Lois Ho Bryast of Brunbridge, Richard J Fowler of Elba, John Robert Griggs of Ozark, and Robert Mack Cates of Headland.
In Birmingham Alabama twelve people were injured when a switch engine struck a bus at a northside crossing. Pvt James Lewis of Greenville Mississippi and Cpl Zac Wheaton of Camp Rucker Alabama were seriously hurt. Ten other passengers were treated and dismissed. Police said neither vehicle was moving rapidly and the bus was demolished by the impact.
Radio listings present a dense schedule of programs across multiple networks. It includes music hour blocks, news segments, dance and variety shows, and wartime drama segments with hosts such as Fred Waring and Arthur Hale. Notable items include Nation-wide broadcasts, dance orchestras, and daily news roundups.
Upperclassmen and high school cadet guests visited Ma Pier Field to view Army Air Forces gear including airplane engines guns and gas masks. A two way radio link, chemical warfare demonstrations and a chemical officer led talks while Dothan High football squad assisted as part of the large attendance.
Travelers Aid director Mim Buchanan says the two Dothan offices will offer all possible services to travelers or families in need by year end. The service aims to help with rooms meals and locating travel options while complying with laws and local needs.
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