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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1944
Page
2
Secretary Jesse Jones declares Texas Democrats should vote for the candidate of their choice in November. He says convention decisions alter long held rules, prompting Democrats across the state to examine the impact on voter rights and party unity.
In a broad Russian drive toward Wilno and Daugavpils, major rail lines and highways along the Wilno to Molodeczno corridor faced heavy attacks. Polotsk fell yesterday and 900 positions were reported captured, with German forces on the defensive along the Minsk Wilno axis and Rokossovsky narrowing Baranowicze.
Mrs Frank Bean of Hartselle underwent a tonsillectomy at Baughs infirmary this morning. J D Dobbs of Hartselle was in town on business. W C Yarbrough of Moulton 2 visited Decatur on business. Pvt David Hulse remains seriously ill in an El Paso hospital after being evacuated from Camp Wolters with spinal meningitis. W T Clements of Hartselle was here on business. R M Grantland of Trinity was in town Wednesday. Miss Vivian Lancaster of Atlanta arrived to spend the summer with Mrs Tommy Miller and Miss Mary Charles Hutson. Miss Hutson expected home this week from Florida after a three week stay.
The 4th continues with Allied advances across the Western Pacific from the Bonins to Geelvink bay. Tokyo reports carrier raids on Guam and Saipan while battleships shell Rota. Iwo Jima operations killed many Japanese planes and troops, with 7,000 enemy dead on Saipan. MacArthur’s forces seize Noemfoor airfield and drive toward a second drome as Yap and Palau incursions occur.
Captain Tom Harrison of the Decatur Alabama State Guard urged every member to attend tonight at 7:30 at the armory. The gathering plans a weeklong encampment and will determine attendance for training near Camp Rucker at Ozark.
Admirals Alan G. Kirk and John Wilkes narrowly escaped death in a daring harbor entry at Cherbourg. The pair, with Cmdr. John D. Bulkeley and staff, rode a PT boat to a mole then crossed to an amphibious craft amid heavy mine precautions, all unharmed. Kirk led the Naval Task Force during the Normandy invasion and inspected Cherbourg with Wilkes and salvage chief Commodore William A. Sullivan.
London reports say Germany shifted at least 30000 troops from Southern Norway to strengthen forces in France and the Low Countries. Troops from Evje Gardermoen and Hvalsmoen camps are noted, with 30000 gathered near Lillehammer for a brief training before departure.
Frank Eli Powell known as Daddy, the last survivor among about 300 Confederate veterans from Camp Nichols, died in New Orleans at age 106. Born January 15, 1838 in Winchester North Carolina, he joined the Confederate Army in Alexandria and served in Company I as a sharpshooter, being wounded multiple times.
The capitol building in Atlanta Georgia follows the design of the U S Capitol in Washington D C. A prominent Georgia project adapts the classical dome and portico to the state seat of government reflecting national architectural ideals.
A rare season blankets California with nearly 74 inches of snow breaking norms for a sunlit state. The extreme winter surprises residents and challenges travel and daily life across affected counties and towns.
Taos Indians of New Mexico wear white blankets in summer and red and blue in winter. This practice marks their textile customs and seasonal attire patterns.
Markets today firm as U S Steel drove a broad advance topping 2,000,000 shares traded. Stocks gained across industrials and rails with prices near October 1937 highs while copper, communications and blue chips joined the rally. hogs and cattle also showed varied movements in Chicago trading.
New York July 5 reports higher ceilings and a rise in the Commodity Credit Corp. selling price for government stock plus private acreage estimates fueling a cotton futures surge. Aggressive buying met by scale up profit taking and liquidation. late afternoon prices up 85 to 140 cents per bale. July 22.25, Oct 21.64, Dec 21.53.
Butter firm at Chicago with receipts 898 925 while eggs show 15 677 for the period. U S specials at 40 to 40 1 2 with dirties 26 10 1 2 and checks 26 to 29.
Cattle receipts 350 with moderate flow and a market held over from Monday. Trade slow for rank cattle with some price slips but mild gains for cutters and medium steers and heifers off grass. Slaughter cows mostly 8.50 to 10.50, canners and cutters weak. bulls 7.50 to 10.00. calves 325 head steady amid thin stocker and feeder outlet.
Major General Harry H. Johnson ordered higher civilian wages in Rome, but General Sir Harold Alexander reversed the move. Allied civilians now receive lower pay than the German rate, sparking controversy and claims of hardship amid Rome’s chaotic monetary situation. Lt. Col. Thomas A. Lane, who advocated the raise, seeks transfer after Alexander’s reversal.
The 1944 summer trend features the two timer dress that converts from demure streetwear to a bare backed dance outfit. Designers promote minimal fabric and dual use, with cotton sunback styles and removable bolero options. Working women welcome the seamless day to night versatility.
Navy reports downing 25 enemy aircraft for a total of 826 since June 10 as Saipan battles continue. Three ships damaged on July 4 included destroyers while Tokyo claims a U. S. task force remains off Chichi Jima. Nimitz notes seven eighths of Saipan captured. Paratroops land on Noemfoor to back Sixth Army toward a second Saipan airport. Chungking says Chinese forces seize a village near Tengchung and press toward Myitkyina. Hengyang resists despite heavy attacks and gas.
Allied Mosquitos and Bostons of the second tactical air force raided France in a record number of attacks on German communications. Pilots reported the best hunting since D Day, hitting locomotives and railway cars and bombing tunnel entrances amid anti aircraft fire. Coastal command also attacked shipping off Boulogne and Brittany. weather hindered operations. Yesterday’s tally showed 15 Allied planes lost, with 23 German planes downed, 17 by American Thunderbolts in a 15 minute dog fight over a Nazi air field.
London reports say Paris radio announced a suspected assassination attempt on Marcel Bucard head of the Francistes. The French fascist leader founded the group known for blue shirts. no details were given. Geneva sources claim Gestapo has arrested unreliable guards from Pierre Laval’s entourage and Germans guard Laval.
President Roosevelt approved a bill paying 3500 to Mrs. Lillian W Timmerman of Andalusia for the death of her four year old daughter Ann who was struck by a U S mail car in September.
Naval activity rose along the coast as British ships aided operations near Caen. German E-boats attacked the eastern convoy flank off Le Havre but were beaten back in darkness. British forces engaged two convoys near the channel islands. in one five German ships off St Malo saw two sunk by torpedoes and others damaged, with some British casualties. A Jersey convoy retreated under shore battery protection.
Allied dispatch notes German forces in mountainous eastern areas clinging to strategic holds as they withdraw. The spokesman says German units are sometimes eager to be captured rather than continue fighting.
The Veterans Administration urged approval of 20 state building projects assigning 16 000 beds for veterans. Brig. Gen. Frank T. Hines said the 70 million dollar phase begins a 500 million hospitalization program under the GI Bill. New beds cover general medical surgical TB and neuropsychiatric needs across multiple states.
Washington reports 1944 May results for Class 1 railroads show net income of 59 million dollars versus 85.7 million a year earlier. May operating revenues reach 804.06 million with expenses 526.77 million. first five months show 451.58 million in interest and rentals. Net income after interest and rentals for five months stands at 259 million, with operating revenues and expenses totaling 3.836 and 2.559 billion respectively.
Lt. Comdr. Harold E. Stassen former governor of Minnesota is named assistant chief of staff and flag secretary to Admiral William F. Halsey commander of the Third Fleet. Stassen had served as aid and flag secretary to Halsey since August 1943 when Halsey led South Pacific forces.
A. J. Gray, long with the Tennessee Valley Authority and the State Planning Board, will leave for Knoxville to become a community plans official with TVA, transferring from Wilson Dam. Victory Hyde, associated with Gray in Valley county planning, will remain at Wilson Dam and continue ongoing planning work.
J Vainas an Albany engineer on a Central of Georgia freight was slightly injured when his train collided with another freight and a Sea Airline freight near Arlington. The incident occurred at night one mile east of Arlington as the trains ran toward Albany from Macon. J T Mainer Central line superintendent office reported the crash and said both trains were involved.
The fragment notes that the French are believed to be the first to employ a new weapon in warfare, marking a milestone in military technology.
The piece notes a yearly gathering known as the wayzgoose where English printers and their apprentices meet. It highlights the traditional event as part of printers guild customs and craft celebrations.
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