Hurley and Nelson to China on key mission
Major General Patrick J. Hurley and Donald M. Nelson will depart to China as personal representatives of the President to discuss military supply and economic problems with Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek. They will be away several weeks with Wilson acting as chairman of the War Production Board in Nelson’s absence.
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Washington
Toopevert
Sata.wey
Satrick J. Hurley
Donald W. Selec
Ching
Igcuss
Srahseimso Chuang Rai Shek
Hurley
Alecussary
Charmain
Sar Production Board
Charles E. Wilsor
Patrick J. Hurley
Donald M. Nelson
China
Nelson
Guomiha
Charles Wilson
War Production Board
Nelem
Still In Smokehouse Brings About Arrest
A sheriff’s raid at a Pansey area farmhouse four miles south of town led to the arrest of a man named George Benton on prohibition law violations and possession of a still. ABC investigators L. C. Banerwood and W. S. Allmup aided the raid, finding the still in Benton's smokehouse. Sheriff BG said tas will be charged. Chief Deputy J. T. Casey noted the arrest followed the raid by officers from the sheriff’s office and ABC.
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Sheriffs Office
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Pansey
BG. Farmer
George Benton
J. T. Casey
Benton
ABC
L. C. Banerwood
W. 5. Allmup
Appeal By Hospital Brings Quick Red Cross Help
The Houston County Chapter of the American Red Cross issued an appeal via The Eagle Friday for a self-wringing nop bucket. Four readers called Red Cross officials offering their buckets for use in the Camp Rucker Station Hospital. The request aimed to supply hot towels for poliomyelitis patient care.
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Houston County
American Red Cross
The
Eagle
Red Cross
Camp Rucker Station
Free For Asthma During Summer
Sufferers of asthma in hot dusty conditions are urged to try a free trial of a remarkable method. The notice promises relief for those worn by breathing difficulties and urges readers to send for a trial even if other remedies failed. Address Froution Asthwa Co. 103-N Freater Bedg. 462, Nisgara Maffele 1. WN.
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Froution Asthwa Co
Freatier
Nisgara Maffele
Funeral Honors Joe Mack Lee at Piney Grove Church
Funeral services for Joe Mack Lee were held at Piney Grove Church with the Rev. James A. Zener presiding. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Survived by four sisters and many relatives, the arrangements were handled by Ward-Wilson Funeral Home.
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Joe Mack Lee
Jon
Melle
Wells
Nettie
Jean Fou Brewers
Lebert
John Kubert
Willie Fred Tee
Madiacd
Route Ute
Patermo
K A Lee
Newton
W Oj. Sinn
Daleville
Rome
Piney Grove
James A. Zener
Ward - Wilson
Allied Air Forces Hit Axis Retreat With Heavy Losses
Allied air forces struck German retreat routes east of Falaise Argentan and bombed oil targets in Ploesti for the third day. RAF Lancasters hit storage depots at La Pallice while Mediterranean bombers attacked oil resources. Reports say at least 71 tanks destroyed, possibly over 200 total, with 100 barges and two river steamers sunk. Traffic thinning, but heavy troop movement observed.
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Falaise -Argenten
Ninth Air Force
Hitler
Ploesti
Romania
German ME-163 jet examined by pilots in combat
Report from airmen describing the ME-163 as a fast but limited jet. They note it behaves like a glider without power, is difficult to maneuver, and short ranged. Lt Col Murphy details a dogfight where a Mustang outpaced and destroyed the jet at high altitude, while others say it was best used defensively over Germany.
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Murphy
Germany
Cyril W Jones
Athens
Tenn
Pumps Manned By Sea Power
A new Norwegian wave powered pump, operated by sea motion, reportedly ejects one ton of water per minute with a half meter swell. The device, patented and usable on vessels under 3000 deadweight tons, is described as suitable for fishing boats according to Ships Magazine.
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New York
Ships Magazine
Lawmakers press inquiry into Bolling Field conduct
Representative Fenton and physician member of May’s committee say the probe will extend beyond Bolling Field. May asserts the investigation began in the capital, anticipating higher standards.
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Fenton
HK. Va
May
Bolling Field
Tne
German retreat in Normandy bottlenecks near Falaise
Allied forces drive German Seventh Army from the Normandy trap as tanks and infantry push eastward through torn roads. British, Canadian, and American units report massed enemy columns abandoning transport, hundreds of prisoners, and heavy damage to German vehicles and guns. SS divisions ordered to move by daylight for the first time, while Hitler’s forces attempt to escape to the northeast.
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D. Eisenhower
France
Seine
Parmia
Paris
Germany
Channel
Dieppe
le Havre
Ic Kt
Cabourg
Dives
Houlgate
Vie River
Notre Dame-D'Estrees
St. Julien-Le Faucon
Supreme Headquarters
Tran
Falaise-Argentan
Falaise
Germsen
Hitler
Hoger Greene
Normandy
Guenther von Kluge
Seventh Army
Ater
Kluge
Wehrmacht
International Peace Talks Begin Monday
Washington readers learn of the upcoming international peace talks set to open Monday under Secretary Hull and Secretary Dallas. The four power conference includes the United States, Britain, the Soviet Union and China, aiming to define a postwar world organization and allied cooperation. Hull will lead the Soviet British phase, with the conference called per the Moscow declaration of last November.
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John M Hightower
Washington Cape
Suse Hall
Unites States
Aps
Hull Dulles
United States
Brisin
China
Rosa
Hull
Bim
Moscow
Washington
Dallas
State Department
Dothan Plays Troy At Stadium Today
The Dothan baseball team faces Troy this afternoon at Wiregrass Memorial Stadium at 2 30. Both teams feature former members of the defunct Georgia Florida League. Dothan will have Hughes and Weeks as battery while Troy uses Upton and Hattaway. Dothan has won 3 of 25 games.
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Dothan
Troy
Wiregrass Memorial Stadium
Hughes
Weeks
Upton
Hattaway
Bradley and Montgomry Crush German Drive in Normandy Pocket
Allied forces under Bradley and Montgomery cut off German armor and troops in the Argentan Falaise Vire Mortain pocket, trapping much of Von Kluge's Seventh Army. The breakout halted a Paris-bound push as American armor swung north, while British and Canadian units lagged. Paris loomed as a civilian burden grows.
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Normandy
Germany
France
Bradley
St. Lo
High Command
Patton
George Patton
Third Army
Paris
Argentan-Falaise- Vire-Mortain
Guenther von Kluge
Seventh
Faris
von Kluge
Western political battles and wartime logistics notes
Republican Congressmen push Dewey southern tour to swing votes in Missouri Kentucky and possibly Oklahoma Tennessee. Sidney Hilrant mentions purses at a press conference. DDT remains scarce for civilian use as military demand stays high while risks to pests and humans are studied. Railroads invest in lighter cars and ball bearing wheels to cut pulling power. Hunters offered upcoming good news on small arms ammunition from the War Production era.
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Thomas E. Dewey
Missouri
Kentucky
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Association of American Railroads
Continued item on Japanese supply route danger near Hankow
The report notes that Japan's overland supply route from Hankow faced threats as Chinese forces pushed toward Kingmen. Nippon strong point 53 miles northeast of Iehang in Peh Province was endangered by these drives.
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Japan
Hankow
Kingmen
Nippon
Iehang Inpeh
City mulls rat control plan and traffic cop switch
Number 4- continues from page one outlining $30 per building costs tied to establishment size and condition for rat control. Property owners pay for rat proofing while tenants face poison costs. City Commission opposes mandatory participation but backs a probe into a satisfactory program. An informant says officials may follow a Citizens Committee plan. Exit traffic cop: dash radio could relay signals to drivers as electronic controls may replace a traffic officer.
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City Commission
Alreadyas
Citizens Committee
Allied Normandy Invasion War News Noting Slow German Movement
Allied reports say German forces around Cannes and the eastern front remained relatively restrained with no confirmed advances toward the battle zone east of the Beschbezl region. German attempts to disrupt Allied unloading failed, destroying four torpedo boats, while Allied air and naval forces pressed the invasion from land bases and nine auxiliary carriers.
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Marnelle
Ehren Mitt
Toulon
Wallie
388Th
Bectof
Brgnoles
Beschbeld
Cannes
Inva
Eastern Front Battles Report Tighter German Defenses
Number 10 continues with details from the war front. Marshal Ivan Konyev's First Ukraine Army tightens grip on three pocketed German divisions by seizing seven localities and repelling rescue attempts. Moscow reports Germans lost 203 tanks and 48 planes in Friday fighting, total 1,085 tanks and 383 planes. Baltic north sees two stranded German armies fighting. Berlin notes a major breach near Vilkaviskis. Russian forces press across the Dnestr toward Romania, Tallinn to Riga rail line threatened, and Sandomierz garrison receives Hitler orders to hold gates to Southern Germany as German casualties mount. A Germanteacher is found dead in a church belfry near Sandomierz.
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Vistula
Ivan
Konev
Ukraine
Moscow
Baltic
East Prussia
Berlin
Vilkaviskis
Kaunas - Hernigsberg
Szeszuppe
Borsder
Dnestr
Romania
Germany
Estonia
Tallinn-Riga
Tartu
Valge
Laatvie
Red Star
Sandomierz
Hitler
Onner
Blissett Interview On Dothan Radio Show
Blissett broadcasts a recorded interview with Billy Blissett son of Olin Blissett from 3908 East Main Street on the Dothan to the Sold pier program this afternoon. Billy, a student at the U S Maritime Service School in St Petersburg Florida, will be interviewed by Maritime Service officials. The USO Club on South Foster Street presents the Sunday program highlighting local youths in the service.
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Billy Blissett
Olin Blissett
East Main Street
Dothan
Billy
U. S.maritime Service School
St. Petersburg
Fla
Maritima Service
USO Club
South Foster Street
Commanded torpedo boat engagement near harbour
Lt Col William C Baster led the force toward Porguerone to demand surrender when 88mm guns fired as two white flags marked the island. German ships opened fire as the boat tried to reverse, with Lt Lon C Sill Winnetka steering back toward the flagship amid converging battleships and cruisers.
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Chee
William C Baster
Baltimore
Porguerone
la Comér
Selwyn
Graham
Acindsis
Masa
Bexler
Lon C. Sill Winnetka
Nazi Torpedoes Sub For Cupid's Arrows
Nazi sub marines that terrorized Atlantic shipping in 1942 brought romance as well as injury to at least three merchant seamen. Brought ashore from torpedoed vessels they met their future wives at Beebe Hospital in Lewes Delaware where they were nursed back to health. The bridegrooms included First Engineer Joseph Wexlss of New York, Second Mate Vladimir Leontic a Yugoslavian, and Seaman Laurence Frank.
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Lewes
Del
Atlantic
Beebe Hospital
Joseph Wexlss
New York
Vladimir Leontic
Laurence Frank
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