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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1944
Page
8
Fragmentary OCR text references a Persian luminary, a properly made fo at, and a large American project. Mentions include a “largest” entity, Russian and W. H Hart arms, and perfection by Collins, Col. The passage is incomplete with unclear dates, places, and roles.
Farmers increasingly back Karakul sheep a hardy fat tail breed from Central Asia. They endure extreme temperatures and require little food, producing wool for Persian rugs and robes. About 1000 lambs born at the ranch this year are shipped to farmers nationwide.
Washington AP Marvin Jones war food administrator faces a delicate task in announcing 1945 farm production goals balancing military and lend-lease needs with the coming large 1944 crop. Byrnes says allied control areas exceed normal output and postwar needs will rise. Jones must decide 1945 targets amid potential cut expectations and livestock feed implications.
Julius A Krug attributes his rise to the War Production Board to luck. The article details his France power survey mission, White House call offering the top WPB job, and his disciplined, temperate character. It notes his prior roles with Nelson and Wilson, Navy service, and deep familiarity with WPB structure and procedures.
The article profiles Krug, a veteran of the electric power field now guiding war production power strategy from WRB. It highlights his TVA background, negotiations with Willkie, and ability to bridge public and private utilities. It notes his stance on power shortages and his experience shaping coordination across sectors.
Warfront rushes, feverish deck scenes, and scarred corpsmen chase plasma and basic care as a passenger interrupts with a blunt query about serving foot soldiers while censorship silences the reply. Power from alcohol drives naval shell content, with each eight inch shell carrying large quantities of 190 proof spirits. The report hints at wartime logistics and the harsh realities faced by crews amid distant combat zones.
Maine voters delivered a decisive Republican victory led by Horace A. Wildreth over Democrat Paul J. Julken in the governor’s race with about two to one. Key GOP wins also included Rep. Robert Helet in the First District and Margaret Chase Smith and Frank Fellows in the Senate and House. In Texas, Democratic factions debated electors bound to Roosevelt and Trouman, amid national campaign chatter as Dewey critiqued Roosevelt’s handling of the food issue.
Reported from the Second District race with David Miller of Greeley challenging Major Homer G Preston of Adams County. The contest centers on local issues and voter turnout in a midterm context.
When delivery by foot is the only option, American aid supplies are carried on wood packboards strapped over the shoulders. Packboards, built to transport food and essentials, enable carriers to reach combat zones where other transport fails.
A Rotary club meeting centers on postwar planning and employment after conflict. Speakers emphasize civic renewal and job prospects for veterans while outlining community efforts to support reintegration and reconstruction.
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