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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1944

Page

3

Judge Feidelson To Address Group Meeting In Texple Emany

Judge Feidelson of Birmingham will address the third annual meeting of the Jewish welfare fund for the district of Texple Emany on Sunday April 30. The fund, organized to serve Jewish charities in the tri state area, reported about 6000 collected in the past fiscal year and distributed to local and national charities. The public is invited.

Tee Jewish Welfare Fund District of Texple Emany Sopot Clares N Faédelson Birmagham Gusset Ibros Yegre Age Temple Becans-E Tri-State Dothas Orgenizs- Uorf

War Secretary backs postwar military consolidation plan

War Secretary Bilmson endorses a single department for the armed forces to be created after the war and urges prompt congressional approval of consolidation as a guiding principle, arguing the case should be solidified after hostilities end.

Bilmson

Reconquest of the Solomons Aims near Complete

From page one, description places Adm. William F. Halsey with General MacArthur directing both the Southwest Pacific and Pacific Oceans theaters. McDaniel says the near completion of the reconquest of the Solomons concentrates control under a unified command, though the dispatch leaves the Australian future unclear.

Mmadisis Cosmead Adm William F. Halsey MacArthur Louis Paeifie McDaniel Haleey

Ballot Requests and Rejections in County Election

A total of 541 ballot requests were received while 22 were rejected because the voters were service members not qualified in the county. The record notes the Centinased Freee Pagenc listing and Tequesia reference in the context of the county’s ballot process.

Ies Eeventy Tequesia

Foreign Newsprint Rates Hiked by U S Office

Washington AP reports the Office of Price Administration announced a temporary rise in the price ceiling for lightweight newsprint imported for use by foreign presses. The adjustment, set at four dollars above the prior maximum, followed a request by foreign newsprint producers. OPA said the policy aims to align foreign paper costs with U S produced paper, with minimal impact on lightweight newsprint users.

Washington Office of Prize Adjuiniatration Totev Unites Staten Fferentia Img OPA Sed Newcomn United States OPA Buseng Lightwe

Wage proposals and wage board rules debated in wartime

The document discusses wage inequities under the Little Steel formula, criticizing caps on raises and proposing higher allowances for low paid workers, plus calls to raise Social Security benefits and fund the Bureau of Labor Statistics for better cost of living data. It questions congressional willingness to act during and after the war.

WLE WLBE WLB Boeins Security Board Congress Bureau of Labor Statietce

Shelling and air strikes across western Pacific fronts

Reported actions include Nipponese barges sunk by a Navy Liberator and ships destroyed, coastal vessels sunk off Manokwari, and airfield neutralizations. Long range bombers targeted Wo te al, Truk, and Batawan as other units moved north with no losses. Cotton quotes and market figures accompany the naval activity.

Manokwari Wewak Wo- Teal Carolines Truk Batawan

Butane Gas Company Appeals SPSC Order

Butane Gas Company appeals a Montgomery court ruling against an Alabama Public Service Commission order. The case concerns a regulatory action by the SPSC and related legal proceedings in a state court.

Butane Gas Company SPSC

Willam Knox A Roosevelt Navy Secretary Legend

A portrait of William F. Knox, long allied with FDR, detailing his WWI service, prewar advocacy for a strong Navy, and pivotal role as Navy Secretary. It notes his travels, visits to Pearl Harbor after 1941, and push to expand battleships aircraft carriers and other ships as WWII intensified.

Knox Mr. Roosevelt Pearl Harbor Guadalcanal Solomons Espiritu Santo New Hebrides England Africa Brazil Newfoundland America Nervic Tomoorrow

War Production Board plans for auto industry reconversion

The document outlines WPB measures to sustain car and truck repair and recondition centers, advance tooling for reconversion, speed disposition of government-owned machinery, and set a guaranteed weekly wage during wartime reconversion and layoff periods. It also mentions plans for a four power war 5 hour week in the industry.

Wheeler Sponsors Draft Amendment Seeks Father Drafting Plan

Senator Wheeler proposes an amendment to Selective Service to draft fathers over 35 and married men with a child under 18, regardless of occupation. It demands policy to send fathers home before younger sons in demobilization and would draft men under 40 with dependent families, defining others as those married before December 7 1941 and with a child under 18.

Washington Wheeler D-Man Alesion Armed Services Army Nevy Ajngle Son

Scout Efficiency Contest Underway in Southeast Air Beams Council

Reports from three troops in the Intertroop Efficiency Contest show Troop 9 of Andalusia leading with 1681 points, followed by Troop 11 of Kufeuls with 1675 and Troop 14 of Eufaula with 1800. Pack 4 of Enterprise has 4115 points. Pack 2 of Andalusia has KT points. Three thousand points needed for standard troop status.

Airbeams Council Andalusia Poipta Kufeuls Eufaula Enterprise Official Scout Magazine Clayton Lawsville Opp

4 H Club Winners Of Meet Announced

Winners of the 4 H Club meet at Wire grass Memorial Stadium were announced by Miss Fran Mallette and C M Ling. Lamar Sellers led the senior health boys contest while Luciene Coe topped the senior girls. Webb and Ashford school achievements led field and stunt events with many students contesting under judges Virginia Moeller Elin Stisby and Jessie Price. Solomon Baxter addressed attendees as Oliver MacInnis presided.

Wiregress Memorial Stadium Fran Mallette C. M. Ling Houston County Lamar Sellers Cottonwood Aunlor Millard Tyler Webb Luciene Coe Rehobeth Billy Tyler Virginia Prince Brannon Eix Tirla Virginia Moeller Elin Stisby Jessie Price Publc Ashford Vicksburg Madrid Webb School Wicksboro Bernice Avant County Home Management JL. Burleson PSA L. G. Nichols FSA Jimmie Lou Renfroe Columbia Charlie Brinks Selma Bannera Solomon Baxter Oliver MacInnish

War Training Debate Continues Over Civilian Army

The discussion notes that the United States has never had a large, quality army for major wars and may not improve. History is cited as showing the U S Army has been civilian and full of fighting men. Costello counters that universal military training would police the world and support global order postwar.

Ward Seizure of Montgomery Ward Plant Sparks Legal Clash

The government moved to seize Montgomery Ward after a bitter dispute with CIO Union locals over the extension of a labor contract. Avery was forcibly removed from his office by two soldiers, while Judge Holly set a 2 p.m. hearing to dissolve or modify the seizure order. Officials said the case tests presidential power to take over private business during war and the War Labor Board’s authority to enforce its directives.

Ward Taylor Avery War Labor Board WLB George Christenses Ryan Blacktone Winemen Ugo Carus Vau Christensen Holly Montgomery Ward CIO United 4Is Taylor and Biddle Samuel Wolchok Leonard Levy Henry B. Andersen Francis Heisler Wolchok Montgomery Ward and Company Winaton Strawn Biddle Sewell L. Avery Bidd Ohaerversaald United State Supreme Court Chicago

World Peace Group Urged By PTA

In Montgomery, delegates at a PTA congress urged the United States to lead a postwar world conference to promote peace. The resolution recommends women participate at the peace table after the war.

P.T. A

Renfree Brother Dies in Cleveland

H Tristar aged seventy three and brother of Mrs W J Renfree of 211 West Tray street died in Cleveland Ohio yesterday after several months illness. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at the residence in Cleveland. A native of Booneville Indiana he was employed on The Cleveland News as printer and stereotype operator. Surviving are wife Virginia King of Cleveland a son Hamilton Tristar and three sisters Mrs C W White of Miami Mrs Ids Muth of Louisville Ky and Mrs W J Renfree of Dothan.

H. Tristar Mra W. J. Renfree Tray Street Bs Bore Cleveland Ohio Booneville Ind Craveland Newses 4 Big Wile Hamilton Trister Wre Virginia King End Thressisters C. W White Miami Ids Muth Louisville W. J. Reaotree Dothan

NRLB Orders Elections in Union Bargaining

The National Labor Relations Board ordered elections within 30 days among workers at two Alabama firms. At Greyhound Bus Depot of Birmingham, Inc., employees will vote on representation by the Amalgamated Association of Street Electric Railway and Motor Coach Employes of America. In the Birmingham unit of Band Stores, Inc., alteration department staff will vote on representation by the International Ladies' Garment Workers Union.

Washington Alabama National Labor Relations Board Greyhound Bus Depot Birmingham AFL Band Stores, Inc International Ladies” Germent Workers Union

Bamboo Seen As Paper Source In South

SAVANNAH GA AP Bamboo may become a new raw material for paper as the Herty Foundation Laboratory reported six months of tests showing bamboo pulp meets strength tests equal to high grade chemical pulp. Bamboo grows over 60 feet tall in weeks and about eight inches in diameter and could withstand years without damage unlike Southern pine. The experiments also tested Goldenrod atoms Crotalaria intermittent Ramie and bamboo.

Savannah. Ga Herty Foundation Souther

Dr Keyton Denounces Race Politics At Lion's Club

Dr Arthur Keyton told Lion's Club members that politicians who inject racial questions into campaigns are unfit for office. He warned of moral degradation and urged right thinking people to act before civilization is ruined. Guests included Solomon Foxter and Sergeant Joe Christmas.

Arthur Keyton Lion's Club Yanterday Keyton England South Pasirie Solomon Foxter Enmity Joe Christmas Ashford

Plant Seizure Sparked by Board Order Defied

A dispute between the company and a CIO union at the plant led to President Roosevelt seizing the plant after the firm refused to honor the War Labor Board order to extend an expired contract. The firm’s stance labeled the order unconstitutional by Avery, who argues the directive oversteps constitutional bounds.

CIO Avery War Labor Board Roosevelt

Action Urged On School Lunch Programs by FSA Backers

In Washington AP reports sponsors push for quick approval of proposals to sustain school lunch and related farm programs. Legislation would authorize Rural Electrification Administration and other agricultural services. House actions aim to fund FSA rural rehabilitation loans and grants, with emphasis on continuing year to year support for operations.

Washington Securty Aderinietranom Jedarn Ald Fort Credit House Fsas Senate

Sparkman Scores War Department

Washington AP report says a high ranking Army officer was censured by the War Department for testifying without clearance. House Military Committee members demanded who is running the committee and backed Rep. Spartan in restoring the officer and clearing his record. Friction cited between the committee and Army over delayed reports on legislation.

Washington (Ap War Department Départment Charilg House Military Committee Nday May D.-Ky Spartan D.-Ala Army

Invasion plans and shipping losses from Berlin and London

Reports from Berlin claim German torpedo boats sank three British ships totaling 9 100 tons while air force attacks on shipping off the British southwest coast proved effective. Travel restrictions limit Britain Ireland diplomats and other foreigners. Analysts speculation swirls on when an invasion might occur with various dates touted by Swedish, Turkish, and Moscow sources.

Aeap England Britain Ireland United States Russia British Commonwealth Karl Henrik Falkman Berlin Die Tat Ankara Moscow Pravda Denmark Sweden London

Baptist Chard To Have Review Four Objects

A noted figure named Baptist Chard is slated for a review concerning four objects of value. The review aims to assess ownership and rightful encasement in relation to the ensemble. Local observers await findings and potential implications.

Baptist Chard

Marianna Cadet Killed In Plane Crash

A Marianna cadet died in a training crash during flight school operations. The incident occurred during a routine course with investigators seeking causes. Names and precise details are unclear due to garbled source text.

Marianna

War era economic principle hints in delayed report

Fragmentary note discusses a wartime principle that states should not misuse industrial capacity for commercial gain and should pursue fair distribution. References Berle and Beaverbrmmk and mentions preliminary aviation conference plans scheduled for the year, expected soon.

Berle

Fragmented sports item with damaged OCR text

The fragmentary OCR describes a deceased individual and unclear events with garbled phrases. It references a dead person, an event or object associated with a fan, and mentions of injuries or cause but lacks coherent details or identifiable entities.

Unclear World War II Update From Stockholm Dispatch

A fragmented World War II brief notes ongoing fighting on the Finnish front. Report mentions German and Soviet actions, attempted breakthroughs, and a Swedish dispatch citing new Soviet drives to push Germans back. Poor OCR yields uncertain names and places.

Stockholm Finland Ie Tradet

Fragmented Footnote Fragment in Local Report

A damaged OCR fragment describes foot discomfort or misfortune and a dubious remedy. The garbled text mentions flesh and a bottle, with unclear references to discovery or night, making concrete facts unavailable. No clear person, place, or organization can be identified from the readable portions.

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