27 Sep 1944
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1944
Page
1
A fragmented wartime account centers on Andre, a seven year old in Paris, facing rationing and cold as schools become rag shops. He helps collect iron, paper, and donations for solidarity bonds while war reshapes daily life and learning.
The latest Census Bureau report shows 5 963 bales ginned in Henry County from the 1944 crop prior to September 16, compared with 18 935 bales for the 1943 crop. Paraguay and Bolivia have no sea coasts.
In occupied Paris, Mr. and Mrs. Durand face scarcity and censorship. Bureaucratic corporatism controls industry, paper use, and imports while big firms squeeze smaller partners. Women endure long lines for meat, read scarce newspapers, and enjoy limited couture with uncensored shows. The family negotiates bread, butter, and rationed goods, while German censors govern entertainment and daily life.
In Missouri and neighboring states cotton pickers vie for cash prizes as the Blytheville Chamber of Commerce posts a $2000 purse with $1000 to the champion. Entries span Texas Georgia South Carolina Alabama Oklahoma Tennessee Arkansas Minnesota and California amid a regional contest roundup.
A Birmingham report notes a 60.3 rise in local food prices amid cautious consumer spending. Officials and vendors anticipate further shifts as the market adjusts to ongoing inflation pressures.
The piece notes a heated debate between Presidential candidates Roosevelt and Dewey. Dewey hints at a October 6 West Virginia event for an attack style, while Roosevelt prepares a major speech on October 5. Andrew J. Higgins accepts honorary presidency of Roosevelt, Inc. to back the president. Senator O Mahoney comments on the Democratic Senate Campaign Committee.
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