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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1943
Page
10
The article outlines a postwar program endorsed by the national Legion Defense Committee to mobilize men by December 3, 1943. It cites General Marshall and opposition figures like Warren Atherton in California, as the group argued for recruiting eligible fathers into the armed services to support Allied efforts.
Obituary item notes the death of Harold McCaskill from injuries, listing surviving family members including his wife and several relatives, with references to local officials and the family’s ties to the town.
Don Hutson’s Fesher, connected with the Green Bay Packers, died in a sanitarium in Booneville Arkansas after illness. The death followed news of his departure for medical care and references to family ties. The report notes his brother and father, and places Hutson within professional football circles of Green Bay. The story reflects a local obituary style with limited biographical detail.
In Montgomery the state insured for a premium of 200005 to cover property valued at 26464500 for the year. Agents saved in the contract include Jemison-Serbels, F D Pierce, and Meat and Charles among others. State property value averages around 6000000 with about 2750 000 protected through the state insurance fund.
Atty Gen William Mc Queen ruled today that a person may hold two county or state positions if one is an office of profit. A county service commissioner who handles war veteran claims may serve as a member of a county education board. A town alderman who receives no pay may also hold a position on the county education board. The opinion was sought by James Suedenburg, Pickens County school superintendent.
Miss Virginia Amorett executive secretary of the Toougherty Chapter African Red Cross at Albany Gore visited the Houston County Chapter yesterday studying chapter methods and activities. Mrs Lawrence Oakley executive secretary of the Houston County Chapter conducted a similar study in Albany earlier this year.
Auburn Ala AP Army war prisoners will help harvest 3000 acres of Blount County tomatoes. A temporary camp at Oneonta is under construction to start work Monday and continue until frost. Sen John H Bankhead joined extension officials and Blount County farmers in requesting aid, noting schools closed to assist harvests. Businesses also closed to free workers for harvesting and produce.
Montgomery report notes a large number of illiterates were rejected by the army due to lack of education. The piece cites limited schooling among southern youth and calls for federal aid to expand schooling so children can be fit for service in peace and war.
Interior Secretary Ickes announced that 69 mines still under government concession totaling about 2,448 acres will be restored under terms of the Sart Company Act. Properties must be returned as soon as practicable, but in no case beyond four days.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a report on economic restoration topics and scheduled discussions in New York. It mentions a plan and mentions efforts tied to a forthcoming event or date. The readable text is limited and unclear about concrete actions or outcomes.
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