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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1943

Page

2

Cadet Nurses Booked For Radio Quiz Show

Cadet Nurses are scheduled for a radio quiz program at the paper room of the US Gun today at 4 pm directed by Frank Cross. Questions will be aimed at attracting girls into the Cadet Nurses Corps and gifts will be donated to soldiers in the audience. The event is sponsored by Troop Six of the Dothan Girl Scouts with nine merchants donating prizes, with Miss Exhel Bond leading the troop and a long list of troop members and committee sponsors in attendance.

Fraser - Eh Hosta Frank Cross Yoelers Dothran Nureces Corps Nursre Troup S:x Dothan Girl Secute Mbds Miog Exhel Bond Mra. O McAfee Masuerite Wilkinson M. J. Hanahan Mra . T. Patterson James Spann Ralph Madaon Batty Bohannon Lucy Byrne Patrick Carter Joan Dalton Beanie Evans Jacqueline Fuller Eugenia Gamble Ann Hanahan Sybil Hudson Hetty Herriston Barbara Kirkland Jewell Lane Glen McKeon

County studies farm to market road program plan

The county outlines a farm to market road program with about 23 miles surveyed and more routes proposed from Dothan to Columbia and other points. Estimated cost runs under 10,000 dollars per mile, totaling around 1 million for the full project as surveys continue.

Mahling Columbia Ashford Anablog Dothan Kinsey Gamble and Culbreth Gordon Jeffcoat's Gordon- Alagz Florida Line Jeffcoat Bell's Crosby and Long's Vickers Grangerburg Harna

War vessel construction totals rise past seven million tons

Number 12- (Continued From Page One Areas to present additional requirements for the same type of craft before the end of the war. The new measure would bring the total of authorized construction of auxiliary vessels and landing craft since May, 1941, to more than 7,000,000 tons. This is in addition to millions of tons built into fighting ships.

Noted Philippine Legal Figure Malcolm Dies at 88

The article recounts the career of Malcolm, a prominent Philippine legal figure who served as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, advised the U S High Commissioner, and later became Attorney General of Puerto Rico. He led the Philippine Bar Association and American Bar Association of the Philippines, chaired major Rotary events, and authored several books on Philippine law and governance. Now retired in Jackson, Michigan, he remains active as a speaker on Pacific affairs.

University of the Philippiac Euprems Court Te United State Inver United States High Commissioner Philippines Puerto Rios Pruuppises Philippine Bar Association American Bar Association of the Philippines Board of Examiners Rotary Club of Manila Pacific Rotary Conference Manila Rotary International Malcolm Phiipping Talents Commonwealth of the Philippine Talands Hig Residamce Jackson Michigan Upom Pacific

Soldiers Vote Rights Clash Over State Balloting Stance

In a Senate debate the substitute bill backed by McKellar and Easmand would let states reenact laws allowing armed forces members to vote, a plan opposed by McCormack who calls it mean­ingless. McClellan insists soldiers retain voting rights and states can provide proper absentee balloting, while Rankin forecasts Senate support. The rejected measure by LaFollette and Green aimed to waive state voting qualifications for uniformed personnel and set up a four member ballot commission.

Senate Gustay McKellar D. - Teans McClellan D.-Ark EasMand D.-Miss Capitol McCormack Masmechusetts McClellan Guffey Iso McClallan Lacae Green

Trucker Walkout Disrupts War Shipments Across Georgia

The vehicle blockade halted key wartime cargo including 47 000 pounds of blood plasma. Shaw reported loaded racks were moved to Jacksonville as drivers refused to continue beyond Atlanta where a truck was stoned and a window broken. A shootout occurred near Jonesboro with two shots fired in return, after which one car went into a ditch. Local officials opened an investigation as unions awaited Stabilization Board guidance.

Shaw Jacksonville Atlanta Jonesboro Lt. Brown W. T Archer International Union of Housemen and Helpers AFL

Night air battles over Europe end with heavy losses

British fighters claim to have shot down 11 Dornier 217s during a long daytime sweep from Dunkerque to Calais, while raids on Leipzig show widespread devastation and fires rising high. A Luftwaffe feint over Berlin failed to mislead Allied pilots, who reported extensive enemy losses and damaged airfields near Eindhoven.

Manly Atiall Laipely HAF Berit Reichs Murales Hermse Gorring Ured Air Forte Dunkergus Calais Berlis Trare Air Ministry Leipzig Joa Squadron Eindhoven Palecraft Eindleven Britain

Soviet gains widen a chaotic Ukraine push near Zhlobin

Moscow dispatches say Soviet infantry with heavy artillery broke German lines at Zhlobin station eight miles from Zhlobin, capturing the rail hub and driving toward the Dnieper near Mogilev. Rokossovsky’s forces seized Qorodets and towns northeast of Zhlobin while White Russian units pressed northwest of Propalsk. German losses were heavy with retreats and artillery abandonments as Red Army advances continued along the Minsk Gomel and Cherkasy corridors.

Khach Moscow Zhlébin Gomel Boltanovka Russia Propalsk Zhilobin Marklan M. Popov Dnieper Mogilev Orshe Berlin Ukraine Kremenchug Cherkavy Dimitrovka Znamenka Red Army Navin

Accidental Crash and Gasoline Spill Reported

Dunam and Ralph Wilson investigated the car crash on the Alabama Florida highway near Camp Rucker where the Turgin machine, once property of a camp soldier, was damaged. Private Bette Rainwater left the highway to negate leave, lost control, and the vehicle struck a telephone pole before stopping. Injured received hospital treatment in Dothan. Voynd Denney of Newnan Ga drove a gasoline truck that left the road after a tire blew, spilling about 2,000 gallons of gasoline. Denney was uninjured and damages listed at 400.

Dothan Earl Healey Voynd Denney Newnan Alabama-Florida Gill Denney Damore

Mrs A W Smith Last Rites Held

Funeral services for Mrs A W South sty-tuat who died at her home Friday morning were held yesterday at Upton Bil Cruch with Rev Jom Eldridge officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. She was a lifelong resident, member of the Coon Hal Church. Surviving are her husband five sons a list of names one daughter, her mother, a brother, and four grandchildren. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers named.

Dothan Grady Smith U8 Army Durell James Walter Smith Ashford Mra Fannie Rhode J. R Rhodes Milton Pie Mea Minole Calsany Avlive Edger, Smith Henry Whiteoast Clayton Parun Bob Fowler Brady Traw

Turmoil and speculation as Big Three conference reports drift

News wires show confusion over a planned Allied communique with rumors of a master invasion plan for Europe. Turkey’s Inonu reportedly travels to meet Roosevelt and Churchill while Stalin returns to Russia after the first Big Three meeting. Berlin and Stockholm report conflicting moves as ambassadors and diplomats weigh potential outcomes and a postwar map.

Ismet Inonu Turkey Roosevelt Churchill Cairo Stalin Russia Axis Aeutral Europe Germany Japan Jaimo Chiang Kai-shek North Africa London Balkans Mmeéa Moscow Soviet Union Roggevelt Istanbul Berlin Inony Numan Kenemen Ioght Ankara Roosevel Stockholm Tidningen Budapest Vaticans House of Cominiona John G. Winach United States European Advisory Commission Washington George F. Kennan Charles W. Thayer Ne Aites Cami

Missing in search for plane crash victims named

The public relations office announced a search for missing persons in a crash region spanning Alabama Tennessee and Mississippi. Harry J. Fowles 20 of New Haven Conn and Eugene Schnefter 22 of Silengo were identified as crash victims with next of kin notified. Others had been named earlier.

Alabama Tennessee Jane di Massissippi CoanucQland Tie Inmera Connth Mise Graham ‘Tenn Tnt Hunt Harry J. Fowles New Haven Conn Avibe Chie Eugene 1. Schnefter

Negro Army Band To Spur Bond Sales

The Negro Army Band, titled War Rennedy, will tour in the county to boost War Bond sales. Clyde O Lovern announces the event with E Brown leading the Negro Division of the War Saving. The march begins 3:30 PM at Negro First Baptist Church North Street, proceeds through North Gates Powell St Andrews Mais to the county courthouse, climaxing with a War Bond suction led by Albert Logue and Lovers.

Cpidts Tuslages Air Forces Detham Ettermoes Clyde O. Lovern County War Savings Sail the Peradé Lovers Aald E. Brown Negro Division The War Saving, Sref

Election slate looms for Dothan civic group leaders

Members and candidates listed for the upcoming term with terms expiring this year. Amos Jones chair leads the dominating committee with Jesse Forrester and Charlen Adams tallying. December 11 meeting will name winners, December 13 announce results, December 15 joint meeting for officer elections and banquet.

Era Amos Jones Jesse Forrester Charlen Adams Nirs Tme Mew Sanitary Dairy Raymond Spenn Charles Adams Flist National Bank E. M. Wells Consolidated Produce Company A. D. Ussery Horace Hall Dothan Eagle Jobo Ayres Ayres Brokerage Company John OD. Ayres Ed Crawford Harris Furniture Company James Dees Dothan Cigar and Candy Company Alto V. Lee Lee and Lee Walter C. Morrin Rimgon Furniture Company LaBruce Hanahan Home Guano Co J. E. Hathcock Hathcock Lumber Company J. M. Hutchinson Sears, Roebuck and Company J. G. Seaborn Purity Ice Cream Company Raymond Spann Ray- Ta and Spann Insurance Company van Ritch van Ritch Bhop Beaty Whidden Whidden Implement and Truck Company A. D. Carmichael Singletary and Carmichael Cec Lavern Coca Cola Bottling Company Gaines and Jones Insurance Agency J. F. Spann Spann Marchman Hardware Company Clyde Co Houston Marble Works Herman Blumberg Blumberg’s and Sons J. MM. Bryson Dothan Cotton O11 Company

Unclear Details From Local Auto Crash Case Report

Warrant information indicates first degree murder charges against an individual named Gilleye. Background notes mention a Sunday unconscious incident and a family tragedy, with an autopay order and a forthcoming blood report. Sheriff Farmer stated the investigation will produce a formal report in several days.

Backgrove Durculura Sherff Gilleye

Postwar Roads Plan for Houston County Bridge Network

Postwar goals emphasize keeping war prosperity by building farm to market roads in Houston County. A three mile network will be surveyed and a joint state county project valued around 1 million dollars awaits inspection by a representative of the state highway department.

Houston County Bate Highway Department

Wings of World War I pilot to be awarded at graduation

Cadet Boyd n, a former Lawrence Academy student, receives training wings with U S marking. Dothan field graduation ceremonies include an aerial show, band, and speech by Col. James T. Daniel Sr. Funeral services for Mr Snellgrove set for 4 p m at Cowarts Baptist Church. burial in Cowarts Cemetery. Survivors listed.

Bill, Jr U.S Boyd N Lawrence Academy Groton Mass Army James T. Daniel Thhe

Battle near Chengteh described as most important since Hankow

Cantional From Page One reports American fighters and bombers took part in attacks including support of Chinese ground troops to Porters Burmese. Mal Gee C. C Tsang for the Army described the fighting around Chengteh as the most important engagement since Hankow and Maaghal in 1937.

Mal Gee C. C Tsang Chengteh MBS batUe

Conference Aims to Avoid Repeated Global Incidents

Report notes plans for a next conference to prevent future transport and political missteps. Davis suggests general agreement on timing and aims to ease strain through coordinated public messaging and radio broadcasts. He expects discussions with Brendan Bracken and other nations’ information agencies to curb avoidable international irritation.

Generel Dav Peas Davis Brendan Bracken Ieasuren Moscow

Fragmentary note from Perte-a stem hinting at delayed arrival

The text shows a garbled report mentioning Reypben T. Early and a message about words arriving from a z-roue route. It suggests ongoing expectations of a response or shipment, but specifics and context are unclear due to heavy OCR corruption.

Allied Offensives and Japanese Counter Moves Near Singapore

Fragmented OCR notes describe Allied offensives and Japanese actions around Singapore and Tarawa. Mentions Cairo conference strategy and potential strikes from Koty Crest, recent island battles, and American transport flights from Tarawa airfields. Narrative includes scattered references to American command, landings, and global war activity.

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