12 Apr 1945
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1945
Page
1
A Negro woman, described as Leese Bel, was held by the sheriff for a knife incident involving another Black woman named Pinky Arders. The report notes serious injuries to the head and both arms, with a feud cited as context.
Four brothers J Writ King and H B Beg Adbettas honor their sibling described as a home front hero from Brook, New York. The item, appearing in the April 12 1945 edition, notes his service and ties to a local family as newspapers recount wartime sacrifices.
Thomas Simon Redding sixty four of Keecheng died at Headland Wednesday. Funeral services were held today at Headland Baptist Church with Rev. Roby J. Let sod officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Geadland Mortuary in charge. Surviving are his wife Bertha Bariding of Headland four sons Robert Redding Rudolph Redding and Ryland Redding all of Headland two daughters Miss Jean and Mable Redding of Headland and three sisters Mrs I J Solomon Mrs Iland and Mrs A G Gras Sr of Headland.
Reports say the War Labor Board will hold a 3 pm Easter War Time session to explain the coal contract terms to the board. John L. Lewis and Charles ONeill are expected to attend along with operator representatives as agencies evaluate a 25-cent-a-ton price rise tied to a 35-hour week and premium overtime. Government has already seized 235 mines and ordered idle workers back to pits.
Reports from Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz detail continued advances by Maj. Gen. Roy S. Geiger's Marines on northern Okinawa and along the Motobu peninsula. Close air and naval support aided ground forces as Japanese resistance remained limited, with American casualties reaching 2,683 including 492 dead and 2,303 wounded, plus 160 missing. The Japanese death toll climbed to about 4,009 by midnight Sunday. A separate ship incident near Naha described enemy craft attacking American shipping, with five destroyed, one damaged, and at least 15 swimmers killed or taking their own lives to avoid capture.
An advertisement promises LANG 3 GASTRIC TABLETS to aid stomach problems. It touts relief for hyperacidity, insomnia, and related symptoms. The offer notes a 2 cent first purchase and emphasizes quick relief. The poor OCR includes many misspellings and extraneous phrases.
F W Burns, noted dairy specialist and longtime professor, died yesterday in Butler County after a career at the state college. He was 48 and previously taught and worked as a researcher, leaving a legacy in dairy science and education.
Conference speakers warned farm layoffs from war effort soon reverse into migration and unemployment elsewhere. Minrichs urged quick reemployment for shipyard workers, while Mordecai Erexlel said the South can lead industrial growth. Judge Watkins pressed nationwide rail rate parity to spur industry and reduce regional joblessness.
Allied forces of the Third Army press toward the Bavarian Alps while tank columns hit major cities and rail hubs across central Germany. Reported advances include Neustadt and Weimar as Sixth and Fourth Armored Divisions aid a broad push toward the Elbe, with daily gains common and Berlin’s Ruhr pocket under pressure.
A chaotic excerpt discusses a plan to flood officials in San Francisco with protests from numerous organizations and individuals. It notes forty two groups representing millions may influence delegates, while observers and invited attendees will participate in weekly briefings and public questions at the conference.
The Spanish government severs relations with Japan over willful burning and killings of Spanish citizens. Spain demands indemnity for damages, citing the Mani consulate attack where 220 people died, many from prominent families. Japanese minister Yukiciro Suma acknowledged protest on April 7 as Spain plans to expel Japanese diplomats.
Fragmentary text notes continued German resistance on the Italian front with stubborn battles for every crossroad. It mentions a new floating defense and a reported German withdrawal north of Sarajevo in Yugoslavia. The Balkan air force has been actively attacking German targets in the region for three days.
Graceville resident Mrs Lou Clark dies after illness of several weeks while en route home. funeral services at Counts Church led by Rev C C Balewn with burial in Corto cemetery. Survived by daughters Mrs Ads Clark Mrs Wie Clark and Mrs Beulat Godain all of Graceville and others. three sons Lee Clark Malvern Ross Clark Akron Quincy Clark Mananna. two brothers and two sisters. 3 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Active pallbearers are grandsons and Cecil Godwin and Junior Quatlebaum.
A wartime notice cites Germany’s growing insistence on total victory and a collapsing war, noting a rising failure to meet Geneva Convention standards for American prisoners. It says the U S government, with protect acts from Switzerland and Sweden and help from the Red Cross, is striving to supply food and necessities to the captives.
Commissioners discussed the center operating question noting the need to assess whether services can be maintained by other avenues without violating standards. A government support letter drew attention to proprieties and suppliers in the contract between the City and the Federal Security.
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