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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1944
Page
1
Weather outlook calls for cooler conditions this afternoon tonight and Saturday with light to heavy frost in the northern portion. Local reports show a high of 78 and a low of 48. Various notices include church activities, military service updates, casualties wounded in action, and local social events with community members and families mentioned.
British forces under Lt. Gen. Sir Miles Dempsey push five days of heavy combat toward the Maas as Tilburg in Holland tightens the German pocket. Canadian and American units advance along the Schelde to open Antwerp while German defenses on the Beveland island face a widening breach.
Vice President Henry A. Wallace cast his absentee Iowa ballot in Detroit and told newsmen at a conference it had been a brief and satisfactory process.
Eighth army units advance toward Bologna along highway 9 but meet stout German defenses two miles east of Forli. British and Indian troops reach the Ronco river and cross at points, with counterattacks by German tanks. A bridgehead is made over the Bevano near Ravenna as rain slows progress.
Governor Sparks approved a $200 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a Black man accused by a Montgomery Seaingber woman of raping her early Wednesday. A fellow employee later raised another $500. The incident was described as the second such occurrence in ten months in the area.
The widow or wife of a veteran is entitled to veteran preference for employment. Civil service director Robert D. Pagg asked for the son, but Burnquist said the legislature intended to grant this preference to the widow as if the husband were the applicant.
Charles E. Wilson, former War Production Board vice chair now with General Electric, canceled two postwar planning talks in Atlanta at the request of Navy and War departments. His speaking engagements in New York and Chicago were also canceled on travel difficulties. He praised industry for the war effort and urged workers to retain confidence in their future roles.
James M. Glasgow aged 80 died at his home in Hartselle. He is survived by his wife three daughters L Osborne Pratt City Laverne McGlother Hartselle Mrs V A White Hartselle two sons W L F W R H J P and G B Glasgow all of Hartselle two sisters Mrs J T Blacks Hart s ele and Mrs Salty Dobbs Bessemer and his brother Dr S Glasgow Adamsville. Services were held at Peabody Chapel at three o clock conducted by Revs W Dan Aldridge and Dan feagree with burial at the Peck cemetery. Peck directing.
London reports Soviet forces advance 15 miles in Czechoslovakia and seize Ungvar from Ruthenia, with Stalin praising victory. Gumbinnen defense tightens as Germans evacuate civilians and claim attrition on a wide East Prussia front.
The War Labor Board will continue wage and living cost deliberations without AFL participation. George Meany and Mathew Woll refuse further wage case talks tied to changing the little steel formula until the issue is resolved. Illiam H. Davis described the move as the board presses ahead with eight industries facing CIO union demands.
Dr. W. F. Quillian of the Southeastern Jurisdictional Council of the Methodist Church said in Bessemer that more than half of China's leaders were educated in Methodist schools. He spoke at the conference session where committee appointments were to be announced.
Treasury surplus property office lists items from World War I including bolo scabbards, mosquito bars, disc wheels for gun carriages, brass and aluminum spars, life rafts, ambulances, air raid helmets, and more. Officials note sales through usual channels, with some items pitched as shoescrapers or toys and mosquito bars marketed for Boy Scout hikes and porch protection.
The home of J. W. Criscoe at 1501 Fifteenth Avenue East burned at 3 10 this morning. Firemen from Stations 1 and 2 arrived late as the fire gained headway, saving part of the house and furniture but the loss was described as very high. No injuries were reported.
Merlene Owen was elected president for the coming year at the Massey 4 H club during the regular meeting held October 9. Other officers include Lelia Holland vice president Helen Hardwick secretary Bryant Frances Creartee song leader and Louise Seasin the group.
Washington announces higher ceilings on NHA and War Production Board housing under the H-2 program up to 8000 dollars and 65 hundred for purchase price and rent in certain areas with occupancy restrictions lifted. H-1 homes for war workers retain a 6000 dollar ceiling.
The First Presbyterian church invites Curry B Hearn of Nashville Tennessee as guest speaker this Sunday at Oakland chapel Limestone county A layman and treasurer of the executive committee of foreign missions will discuss the work of foreign missions and address a luncheon for the men of the church.
A wreath of dark green palm leaves bearing a card inscribed The President was placed at Oyster Bay on October 2 as a ceremonial gesture. The incomplete notice hints at a public tribute tied to the President, with observers noting the somber display on the waterfront.
Washington reports American forces defeated the Japanese navy in the battle of the Philippines with six warships sunk or damaged. The Princeton and an escort carrier were lost along with destroyers and escorts. casualties total about 3,900 aboard the ships. Navy warned details and next of kin notifications were pending, with further official figures incomplete.
Pearl Harbor reports a bold Japanese carrier strike aimed at Leyte encounters a rapid U S response. Carrier aircraft from Halsey Raid and Kinkaid forces disrupt the fleet, turning the surprise on the attackers as rivals converge near the Philippines.
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