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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1943
Page
5
Fragmented historical notice lists terms about delivery by carrier and mail rates, with stray phrases referencing Associated Press and misstatements. Contains scattered names, dates, and addresses in a garbled OCR style, reflecting a collage of notices and quotes.
Army volunteers from Fort Dix lent aid to tomato growers as labor shortages struck packers, saving a war crop. The AFL Meat and Cannery Workers Union faced criticism for trying to deduct “temporary” union dues from soldiers’ pay, provoking outrage among supporters of war-time production. The piece also condemns Mobile Trail Board No 4’s resignation over pre-Pearl Harbor father inductions and deferments for essential war workers, arguing it harms national manpower policy.
Selective Service officials face a choice due to manpower shortages as 10,700,000 members required by year’s end. Fathers of draft age are pressed to contribute to war industries or risk being tagged draft dodgers. Officials hope others consider the policy, replacing the Mobile board with more sympathetic personnel while continuing the program.
A wartime report lauds the Salerno landing where General Clark’s Fifth Army and General Montgomery’s Eighth Army linked up after fierce fighting. The joint breakthrough pushed Germans toward Naples, clearing Italy’s toe and opening airfields for future air power. The piece hails the Allied effort as pivotal in speeding the occupation of Italy and shaping the war’s final chapters.
A profile of Adolph Berle Jr and his rising role in diplomacy, detailing his Rus sian expertise, early rise from Harvard to key State Department posts, and a series of controversies surrounding his stance on Russia and birth control advocacy. The piece notes Berle’s influence, family ties, and clashes over policy with allied leaders while tracing his path from a wartime intelligence role to shaping postwar diplomacy.
Fair Enough New York reports Col Arthur V. McDermott moves to cancel deferment of second front Joe Curran, NMU leader, after multiple exemptions. Curran travels abroad amid accusations of Communist influence while U.S. officials debate Russia policy and wartime logistics.
At J.9 Price farm seven miles west of Dothan a five foot rattlesnake was captured by a Black man named Doc. He used a five foot pole to keep distance and pulled the fangs with pliers. The snake was sent to town in a burlap bag with its mouth tied to prevent bites.
Logue praises Columbia and other Houston County communities for meeting their war bond quotas. He highlights bond sales at the school auditorium, radio broadcasts, and appeals to residents through local leaders including the Lions Club, the Wet Bond drive, and mayoral committees. He urges continued participation to reach the next target.
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