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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1944
Page
7
AP reports lawmakers propose a work or draft bill forcing eligible men to obtain draft board approval to avoid nonessential war work. The measure aims to curb labor hoarding and shift workers from farms to war industries, with possible penalties for evading service.
Governor Chauncey Sparks of Alabama declares a critical manpower shortage in essential war industries. State figures from the State Supply Committee show that 21,000 additional workers are needed, with increases projected by July as deferred workers join the armed forces. Sparks urges citizens and officials to act as part of the national mobilization.
AAP World War II update notes over 1000 U S and allied fighters strike three French airfields in a nonstop air offensive. German radio reports raids over southern Reich as heavy bombers drop thousands of tons on Munich. Soviet air and ground actions press on in Crimea and Sevastopol while Allied advances loom near Hollandia and other targets.
Britain imposes a broad travel ban with exceptions for urgent national business to shore up invasion secrecy. The measure, stated as for military reasons, follows tightened coastal controls, diplomat movement restrictions, and suspension of travel to Eire. Exit permits can be used until midnight Thursday.
Secretary of War Stimson told the House committee that postwar consolidation is essential. He proposed a unified department of the armed forces to replace War and Navy, with a staff center and a secretary for the armed forces directing Army Navy and Air Force, plus a fourth common branch.
Washington AP reports postwar navigation and flood control works estimated at over 1.2 billion would be funded by legislation before Senate Commerce subcommittees opening hearings. Measures include a Rivers and Harbors bill authorizing 1.4 billion and a flood control works bill to end 900 million, already approved by the House Flood Control Committee.
AP dispatch reports Japanese forces tightened the escape corridor southwest of Chenzhsien to 10 miles, advancing five miles as Chinese troops warn of encirclement. The invaders neared completion of a pincer within 15 miles, with Chinese claims of heavy Japanese casualties and more than 60,000 Japanese troops engaged in the fight.
Florence Alabama special report says Jim Simpson told Muscle Shoals voters he will back TVA and REA programs and push TVA headquarters from Knoxville to Alabama. He credited TVA with South economic gains and pledged support in the U.S. Senate. He disputes opponents' misrepresentations and cites a constitutional vote in 1835 as context.
Allied headquarters reported American troops held two houses one to two miles west of Carano in the central Anzio beachhead after a brisk fight. Another force improved its position in Woma woods two miles south of Cisterna, a German communications hub, with artillery and mortar duels continuing in Cassino as an Allied party crossed the Saogro river.
Senator Ferguson charges distilleries earn guaranteed profits under cost plus fixed fee contracts and urges early hearings by the Senate special liquor investigating committee. He says some officials resist reopening whisky production even for 30 days, while noting limited demand for a liquor holiday amid war needs.
Washington AP reports Senator Bankhead announced a Senate subcommittee will study wartime loans financing rayon plant construction. The inquiry targets loans by the War Production Board, claimed to total over 100 million dollars, some funding firms needing no government support.
Judge Saxon P Poyner announced that all voting machines are set for the May 2 primary. Candidates and committees may inspect Friday before the machines move from the warehouse to voting places. A managers instruction school will be held Thursday from 10:20 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the courthouse, with a $3 attendance fee and certificates redeemable for the extra $3 bonus. the regular managers' fee remains $2.
AP dispatch reports an attack in Naples destroying a WAC quarters. Soldiers reassured residents with calm statements as Captain Jane A. Stench of Philadelphia guided relief. The blast left the unit homeless but spirits remained steady.
Pittsburgh well wishers greet Commando Kelly on furlough as police guard the entrance to his Dutchtown home. Mayor Scully meets him and offers hotel suite. Kelly politely declines saying home is fine for his family and him. The scene includes Bhawana streat and Mrs Kelly amid a large crowd and cheering.
Moscow AP dispatch reports the Red Army repelled a German west of Dubno attack near Lew with counterblows that reclaimed two localities. Soviet bulletins say over 400 Germans were killed as the Russians restored the situation. In the Carpathians southwest of Stanislawow, over 200 Germans were killed after crossing a river and were routed by morning.
Allied and German air operations dominated the Italian front as German bombers hit Naples in retaliation for Allied strikes on Balkan and northern Italian targets. An estimated 30 to 40 German planes shadowed Naples, with one raider shot down by Beaufighters. Allied fighters and bombers conducted extensive raids on Bucharest Ploiesti railyards and Belgrade plants, while others targeted Liberator and Fortresteas craft and Italian shipping near Leghorn and Livorno.
The Interstate Commerce Commission fare increase faced a challenge from Alabama's Public Service Commission which argued the intrastate rate rise from 14.5 to 22 cents per mile would cost Alabama travelers about 500000 dollars yearly. Kentucky Tennessee and North Carolina considered similar appeals to reconsider the order. The Alabama body noted railroads spent heavily on upgraded equipment aimed at interstate service, not benefiting average Alabama riders.
Allied troops including Americans and Dutch closed two airfields in Dutch New Guinea near Hollandia, amid mud and rugged terrain. A fourth airfield near Altape was pressed into service after rapid capture. Thousands landed at three beachheads aided by naval air power, with Adm. Nimitz reporting 101 Japanese planes wiped out, 17 remaining on the ground. MacArthur reports progress as war correspondence fills in details.
Washington AP report says Sweden's reply to an Allied request to halt ball bearing shipments to Germany was unsatisfactory. Secretary Hull noted US and Britain attach great importance to supplies for Nazi Germany, and Sweden reportedly refused to break its commitments to Germany. Next steps to choke German imports remain uncertain as diplomats expect renewed attempts.
Southeast Asia Headquarters reports Allied forces advancing toward Kohima on the Imphal front. British troops and tanks form a protective screen as dive bombers raid retreating Japanese units. More than 4000 Japanese troops reported killed or wounded, with artillery and mop up operations clearing the Imphal to Ukhrul region.
American forces and Liberators attacked fighter bases in Nancy Metz and Dijon in southwest Germany and France as RAF and US air fleets conducted daylight and night operations. The communique reported 10 enemy aircraft destroyed and significant ground damage, with raids on Munich and Karlsruhe as well as a large RAF daylight sweep over Germany.
News wires report multiple brief items from around the world. Bealio Muscolini narrowly escaped death after a bomb buried near an automobile. American forces claim to have landed on Ujelang atoll as they push Japanese resistance. Werner Best warns Denmark saboteurs. London source says Hitler eyeing a west wall inspection.
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