02 Feb 1944
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1944
Page
1
Soviet forces moved west of Leningrad capturing Kingisepp and pressing toward the Estonian border. German evacuations were reported as the Red Army advanced along the Tarn Te No. 23 highway, threatening further gains near the coast of the Gulf of Finland.
E Bonds seen as determining the Fourth War Loan Drive success in Houten County relies on responses to Series EI bonds. Cyde Lovern, executive county chairman, urged more than the $462 000 target, noting about half already counted and warning against relaxing near the finish.
Washington AP says administration backed federal ballot bill faces setback as a States Rights amendment to restore local registration and poll tax payments for service members is defeated by 61 to 39 in the Senate. Overton's plan to let states control federal military ballots is rebuffed in both chambers as leaders push a uniform federal ballot for military voters.
The World Today reports U S forces press into a third day of heavy fighting against fortified Japanese defenses on the Marshall Islands. Officers express cautious optimism for victory while warning against overconfidence amid a difficult campaign.
London AP reports German reinforcements rushed from Greece enter a bloody clash with Yugoslav Partisans in Dalmatia and Macedonia. Tito's communique says fighting centers in the Cetin valley near Hnin and Benkovac, west of Split and Zadar, as Allied air raids spark alarms in Zagreb.
Democrats active in party councils expect roosevelt renomination on first ballot with less opposition. Senator Wheeler says he has no intention to seek a delegate spot, noting a weaker stand against a fourth term than in 1940 and recalling the 1940 platform fight for a peace plank.
Moscow dispatch reports Soviet officials debating a broad flexible foreign policy that could let republics manage their own external relations. The move might enable separate representations abroad and increase the USSR influence in Allied councils.
The reorganization of the Soviet Union into a Commonwealth of nations raises new questions for the United States and Allies. How Moscow may gain recognition of control over the Baltic states and border areas, whether Australian representation will shift, and how foreign affairs will be managed without multiple ambassadors are debated. The move prompts evaluation of diplomatic legitimacy and future roles of former governments.
Chief Clerk J. C. Woodham warns Howaton County residents that all absentee ballot requests for the February primary must be received by tomorrow. Requests mailed tomorrow must reach the county probate office the next day or later, with no late submissions accepted.
Allied forces intensify assault on the Cassino line as French troops converge to sway savers along the Gustav Line. Western front actions include a strong German counterattack west of Littoria at the Anzio bridgehead with tanks and artillery. British and American units push near Campoleone and Cisterna, twelve to fourteen miles from Rome, amid a grim grind.
War Food Administration announces dairy subsidy program changes. Workers of America file suit challenging Bradford Labor Regulatory Act in circuit court. Southeast England town reports Montgomery optimism on European war ending this year and pledge of victory.
President Roosevelt told a news conference that those responsible for atrocities against American troops at Bataan would be tracked down and punished. He said main U S objectives in Asia are expulsion and defeat of Japan in close Allied cooperation. He explained delays in releasing reports of Japanese outrages to protect POWs and medical aid, noting risks to lives if disclosed earlier.
Washington AP reports a Russian writer accusing the Vatican of pro-Fascist policy, prompting Catholic leader Fulton J. Sheen to counter that Russia seeks to sever ties with America and seek peace with Germany. Sheen calls the Soviet condemnation a mere pattern in Russia’s broader aims. Petrov in Tzvetiśe claims the Vatican aids Fascism and that Pope Pius XII supported Hitler.
HAL BOYLE recalls Captain Walker Sorrell of Quack Alabama who directed a breakthrough on the Gustav Line along the Rafido River front. Sorrell scouted a route through minefields and shellfire to lift armored columns over obstacles, creating the Serre Sytine victory amid flooded valleys and improvised roads.
Britain states Mosquito bombers struck Berlin for the fourth night, while RAF formations attacked northern France and an airfield in Normandy. A 6B heavy bomber with fighter escort targeted northern France, Marauders without Yous bombed Normandy airfields, and Pas de Calais raids resumed after a nine day pause. The Air Ministry says 16,500 tons of bombs were dropped in January, with Berlin suffering the heaviest losses and travel reports calling Berlin a dead city.
City Commissioner Clyde Le Cor announced an ordinance codifying traffic rules in Dothan. Signs will warn against right turns on red, to be placed on signals within days, as pamphlets outline new penalties and enforcement plans.
Pearl Harbor dispatch reports that the Marshalls campaign will not yield a rapid victory. Adm. Spruance commands a vastly stronger fleet, while Japanese fortifications and air power pose enduring threats. Maj. Gen Smith warns the assault will hinge on Marines advancing through heavy fire and fortified positions with flame throwers and grenades.
The FBI announced the arrest of 168 Washington men including an orchestra leader and two portal employers for widespread attempts to evade the draft by using drugs to raise blood pressure before induction at Fort Meyer Virginia. FBI labs found the drug in the systems of many arrestees and Hoover noted some inductees had the drug with them.
U S forces launch a major amphibious operation on Kwajalein atoll in the Marshall Islands as part of a backdoor push toward Japan. Fourth Division Marines land on the north while Seventh Infantry veterans hit from the south near the reinforced base. carriers and battleships provide bombardment and air support as planners aim to isolate and neutralize the atoll defenses and positioning to advance toward Truk and Tokyo.
Lt Col John W. Bonner of Helets Sassut and staff judge advocate told the Associated Press he does not intend to run for re election because he remains in the army and wishes to inform Montana readers directly.
A county official report states 2 980 residents paid poll tax and 7 980 qualified voters in 164 elections. Exemptions for military and male service are noted, with projections suggesting over 4 000 additional residents may qualify in the near term in Mission County.
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