03 Dec 1944
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1944
Page
1
London reports full endorsement by Britain of General Ronald M Scobie and the Greek situation. The Prime Minister’s office backs Scobie’s command and Greece policy amid tensions in the region.
A report on discussions among Allied leaders over Greece in the late 1940s, noting General George Papandreou and Major MacKenzie statements, and concerns about defending Greek freedom amid ongoing tensions and possible external coercion. The piece highlights debates at the Pentagon and the State Department about military and political support for Greece and the risks of missteps affecting postwar stability.
A shipyard worker, Bolly Bradford Jenks, allegedly threatened to leave his wife Mrs Jenkins after she claimed she would become a mother. Prosecutor Tully stated she pretended to prepare for the birth, assembling baby clothes and bottles.
The article reports a public hearing on a proposed Tomulybee project and military property board appointments. It notes testimony from Bow patios palo and royalty figures, with Former Governor Robert A Burley and Col Eduard Ho Heller listed as candidates. Republicans vow to oppose confirmations.
Number 160 continues. Lieut Cyril Boozer of Warner Robins field died in service. Born in Do than, he enlisted, earned wings January 1944, attended B 24 bomber and test pilots schools. Survived by mother, brother Lt Gg Young Boozer US Navy, and two sisters Rebecca and Frances Boozer of Dothan. Military escort will accompany his body. services at Episcopal Church of the Nativity at 2:30 pm Monday. Burial in City Cemetery. Pallbearers named.
Allied columns push south and north along the Rhine and through the Vosges as American and French units seize positions near Bootzheim and Kogerheim, with fighting in Linnich Inden and Duren areas. German counterblows fail. four enemy divisions destroyed or crippled since the offensive began.
A government raid led by Commissioner JW Dawbs and Deputy Sheriff OT Casey captured over 600 gallons of whiskey and mash at the home of Wesley H Crooms. Several suspects appeared before Commissioner Daughtry while investigators traced additional illicit alcohol storage. the seven hour operation targeted distilling and possession violations with multiple arrests and a still seized.
A fragment describes a July 4 event where a ceased sheath knife targeted a Japanese detainee. The text notes bonds, rubber boats, and rafts as the scene shifts to a patrol plane rescue, with three others later picked up by rescue craft.
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