13 Feb 1944
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1944
Page
1
Houston County and district leaders anticipate a state committee session to probe election affairs across Houston, Harbour, Bullock, Coffee, Dale, Russell, Les, Macon, Henry and Geneva. The May 2 primary looms with statewide races for senator, state judges, and congressmen. A rate review may cut charges for 200 residential and small-business customers using electric water or room heaters.
Soviet forces reach the suburbs near the Lunge rail station 80 miles south of Leningrad as Ukraine battles claim 4300 Nazis killed and 70 tanks destroyed. Russians also seize dozens of towns and hamlets and clear key rail junctions west of Leningrad amid heavy winter fighting.
J Hubert Farmer of Dothan says he will not concede the nomination after finishing 44 votes behind Lieut George W Andrews of Union Springs in the Third District congressional primary official canvass. He expects the State Democratic Executive Committee to decide next Thursday in Montgomery and hints they will shape his response to any run off. Houston County canvassers urged a thorough district investigation into the election.
The headless body of 48 year old Joa W. Mullins, proprietor of the Mullins Grill, was found Saturday beneath a pile of lumber near the Panama City cemetery. Identification was by his widow Mrs Havel Mutting and brother AL Mutt mutt pines amid unclear text.
Dr Juhu Kusti Paasikivi arrives in Stockholm on private business while Eljas Erkkilä says Finland is considering peace. Paasikivi, veteran politician, says trip is nonpolitical and plans to stay as long as possible.
The final wind of the Fourth War Loan Drive airs this afternoon to raise 400000 and push Houston County over its 2034000 quota. Beginning at 2 PM and lasting 1 hour 45 minutes, the broadcast on WAGF features Clyde Levern urging bond purchases as residents are given one last public chance to save in bonds.
Washington reports a State Department disclosure that American diplomats and some non official Germans held in Germany will be exchanged for German consular officials captured in North Africa and Italy. The Gripsholm will transport the exchange from New York to Lisbon late February 1944. The list of those to return is not released.
Argentina revealed as a world spy center as reports describe Buenos Aires and other hubs becoming focal points for intelligence activity. The piece notes extensive surveillance and alleged covert operations tied to major geopolitical developments.
A Moscow broadcast reports the Union of Polish Patriots has formed a national council inside Poland with peasants and workers party members among its ranks. Led by Wanda Vassilevskaya, the body signals possible moves toward a Polish government acceptable to the Soviets, heightening tensions with the exile regime in London. The broadcast suggests a framework forming that could be recognized by Russia, amid German threats and occupation.
AP dispatch from Ankara says month-long secret Turkish general staff discussions with a British military mission ended. Talks stalled over military aid quantities, with Turkey maintaining a pro-Turkish stance and reluctant to join the war. Cairo reports note Turkey's hesitation to grant Allied air bases and avoid risky entry.
AP dispatch from the Marshall Islands describes upheaval as 699 Japanese troops on Ebeye Atoll faced relentless bombardment and island-by-island assaults. Crew and civilians watched as attackers neutralized the garrison, forcing surrender under heavy fire.
London AP reports Prime Minister Winston Churchill said Allied commanders in the Anzio campaign assured him Rome would be won and there was no justification for passalinism The remark came as heavy fighting raged at the Anzio bridgehead Casalino and surrounding areas, signaling confidence the bridgehead would be held Roosevelt noted tense fighting and prayed for good weather to aid operations, with Maitland Wilson cited as source.
AP reports Congress has blocked much of President Roosevelt's wartime program in a flurry of rebuffs. From tax reform to price controls and war profiteering laws, lawmakers balked at several key bills, leaving the White House with limited victories and a narrower agenda as the war effort continues.
Lt Gen Mark W Clark assured Fifth Army troops along the western Italian front from Anzio to Cassino that their march into Rome is sure. He said supplies are arriving and urged a break through German lines to join hands for the advance. He praised the beachhead assault and the two battles to widen and secure the advance toward Rome.
Washington dispatch notes wartime analysis that political gains accompany military aims in Anzio while Germany also seeks leverage. The piece cites neutrality plays and the broader Axis options, including Spain’s stance and Finland’s possible shifts, as central to strategic calculations.
Allied forces report continued hard fighting at Anzio with Fifth Army troops holding the beachhead amid heavy shelling. General Clark said supplies were arriving and predicted Rome’s fall, while German counterattacks were repulsed by naval bombardment and Allied air power. Combat along the Cassino front remained intense as Hitler’s forces attempted a last stand.
AP report says Allied high command declared German forces were installed on the grounds of Castel Gandolfo near the Papal Palace. Bombers could not spare the property if the Germans remained, even though it is Vatican property. Allied forces were instructed to avoid damaging church assets and Vatican holdings, which hold religious and neutral territory.
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