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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1944
Page
2
Administrator Chester Bowles said he is a lifelong Democrat and a strong believer in Roosevelt's policies. He will vote for Roosevelt on November 7 and will maintain OPA's nonpartisan wartime programs and policies in the future.
Dewey urged Congress to reform tax laws to ease burdens on small business and criticized New Deal economics. He spoke from central New York, calling for support for farm products at fair prices and full employment, while attacking government policy and price instability. The event highlighted a buoyant crowd as Dewey aligned with GOP farm support in upstate New York.
Japanese fleet sustained heavy damage in battles near Leyte and Formosa with at least two battleships five cruisers and numerous destroyers sunk or damaged Adm Nimitz noted Nippon fleet crippled for now Churchill praised the Allied victory and Australian cruisers shared in the action while Tokyo denied strategic setbacks Asahi reported record Japanese aircraft losses estimated 438 planes in the Formosa Philippines fighting and warned against over optimism about Japanese strength
Front line dispatches say fierce battles persist along the line in Holland with Bergen Op Zoom and Hertogenbosch as areas of heavy fighting. Reports claim Nazi defenses are broken and Allied pursuit quickens, aided by lifted fog enabling air support for ground troops and Canadian units.
The Green Line excursion vessel spent the night at Decatur docking area with passengers aboard awaiting events. Local officials report no incidents as the ship remains stationary for the night.
Tetinie Wade, son of Mr and Mrs Wade, and husband of Wade, has landed. The notice notes his marriage and status with minimal details.
Admiral Chester Nimitz calls the Philippine Sea battle the greatest defeat the foe has suffered in the war. He predicts further strikes as Allied bases push westward and the fleet seeks out the Japanese fleet for total destruction. He notes growing needs for ships, fuel, provisions, and ammunition to sustain the drive toward the Japanese home land.
Reports quote Japanese broadcasts claiming attacks on American ships and positions with vigorous assault. They say enemy losses off Taiwan and the Philippines are heavy but a substantial task force remains near the Philippines. They claim American carrier losses and damage, and mention Japanese troop actions in Tacloban and Dulag areas.
President outlines wartime wage controls ending and broad labor plans. He defends free enterprise and calls for private investment to fund plant expansion. He asserts renewed world cooperation, vows not to isolate the U S, and cites a goal of 60,000,000 peace time jobs with supportive guarantees for veterans and small business.
Funeral services for Leroy K. Henderson 54 a Decatur resident who died Saturday morning at Baugh's infirmary after three weeks as a patient will be held Monday at 3 PM at 707 Fifth Avenue West with Rev. Strong and Rev. T G Henry officiating Interment at Roselawn cemetery Brown directing He is survived by his wife one son Pete Henderson overseas with the RCAF and his father W J Henderson Pallbearers are W F Bush Euel Gregg John Peck Louie Namie Frank Speer and Earl
In Alabama last month diphtheria outbreaks more than doubled from August, with 121 outbreaks reported by the state Health Department. August had 56 outbreaks, while September a year earlier had 48 known cases.
Names scattered through Morgan and Lawrence Counties list marriages licenses deeds and transfers. Entries include Talmadge Jack Whitley Falkville Mildred Virginia Woods Falkville Walter Jack Huebner Milwaukee and Beverly Habermehl Milwaukee and many Decatur Hartsville and Trinity residents with numerous property transfers and estate actions recorded in local records.
The stock market endured one of its sharpest weekly declines as investment-service fears and political developments triggered heavy liquidations. A late-week rally faded on renewed conversion worries after a Pacific victory, with modest weekend gains driven by earnings and dividends. Copper, steel, rails, and aircrafts showed mixed moves while utilities paused. the 60-stock average fell 8 points on the week, with volume at 296,150 shares. Hewlett Boger, a 10-year-old weight picker, weighs 68 pounds and harvests 225 pounds of cotton daily at Falkville school.
New York Oct 28 quiet trading in cotton futures closed 20 cents a bale higher to 25 cents lower as traders awaited clarity on government purchase volumes. Switching and hedge shifts crowded the market with open interest in December shrinking while other months rose. Futures quotes show Dec 21.66, Mar 21.73, May 21.80, Jul 21.59, Oct 20.74. spot middling at 22.18 nominal.
The dispatch notes a combined American and British military mission from the Mediterranean region with Soviet liaison officers. It says allied air communications with the Patriots are nearly daily and that over twenty American airmen forced down in central Europe have been flown back to their units from Banska Bystrica.
In Birmingham on October 28, Senators Bankhead and Hill and Governor Sparks urged President Roosevelt's reelection at a Jefferson County Democratic dinner. They argued for a commander in chief with military and political savvy and warned Republicans seek to replace the whole high command. The event announced county contributions totaling 12,628 dollars.
Washington weighs placing General Stilwell in charge of a future China coast operation after victories over Japan and MacArthur's advance to the Philippines. If true, the move would keep MacArthur in the Philippines while Stilwell commands a force that could eventually push toward China or Japan, with timing tied to the war in Europe.
A high Chinese official in New York says Gen Joseph Stilwell was removed from his Far East command after a request from Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek. The official notes ongoing tensions between Stilwell and Chiang since the Burma road battle, with Madame Chiang acting as the sole communications link between the two.
New York October 29 rumors about rifts between General Joseph Stilwell and top Far East command circulated as his recall and new post were announced. The chatter touched Stilwell with Brigadier General Bissell and Major General Chennault over emphasis on the North Burma campaign. Stilwell’s success in linking Chinese forces and opening a supply route from India was cited as evidence of his military impact.
The Alabama Attorney General's office rules Alabama may regulate navigable waters and beds within its borders, limited only by federal navigation rights. The opinion supports state ownership over waters amid disputes with the Tennessee Valley Authority over fishing rights and TVA acts.
MacArthur disclosed the capture of Barugo as South Leyte forces closed the Nipponese trap in the Leyte valley. U S troops moved from Burauen toward Dagami to seal the main supply point of the demoralized 16th division while KIA estimates rose and Japanese units deserted equipment.
In England Tech. Sgt. James A. Douglas of Falkville helps reach a Victory Squadron bond total of 111000. His P-51 squadron has been overseas 13 months. Also noted: First Lieut. Stuart M. Peace Jr. of 455 Cain Street piloting a B 24 Liberator group cited by Major General William E. for distinguished duty. Several local notices include births, hospital admissions, and missing in action Pfc Raymond Bruce Thompson in France since Sept. 29. Local Red Cross and War Price changes are announced alongside civilian visits and births.
Funeral services were held in Birmingham for Robert T. Boatrite 97, the last Confederate veteran of Jefferson County, who died at his home yesterday. Boatrite served with the Confederate Coast Guard. Survivors include two sons J A and R L Boatrite, both of Birmingham.
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