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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1944
Page
3
A rough shipyard report describes the Shangri-La carrier sliding down a ramp into the Elizabeth River, sinking after a collision by the carrier’s stern. The incident occurs as Navy officials coordinate nearby operations and a state governor comments on the event’s significance for ongoing military planning.
A Farm Security Administration session is planned in Bathday at 16 am for farm ownership applicants. FSA supervisors and the FO committee will detail the program, including land price funds and county building projects under wartime conditions, with repayment plans and borrower obligations.
The document lists the newly declared borough streets from Main to Cottonwood Road and adjacent routes. It names South Appletree, Cottonwood Road, St Andrews, Third Avenue, LaFayette, Range, Headland arcade, Reeves avenue, Tena, North Alice, Montana, Herring, Park avenues, Montezuma, Dusy, Boulevard, Denton, Orange avenues, and Woodland Drive segments. Officials Mn Foter Oates, Appletree, and St Andrews appear in the adoption note.
Zimmerman or secretary of state and a candidate pledged to Dewey say that the hackers whose nomination papers have been filed would stay in the race if the effort to run continues. A Wendell Wilkie ally predicts Dewey will feel the ripple effects of this campaign. More than 100000 manufacturing plants are geared for war production in the U S.
Atlantic City draft officials said Steve Sundra would be called if his Selective Service papers arrive here before March 3. The St Louis Browns pitcher, who won 15 games in 1941, was unavailable for comment.
Bernie Bierman, famed football coach, becomes lieutenant colonel in the Marine Corps and takes athletic director post at the Pensacola Natal Air Training Center. The Tulane and Minnesota gridiron figure replaces TA Comdr Giannae Clark, former Debut Lions enach Clark, in the Pensacola relocation.
Navy search planes and Warhawk fighters engaged targets near Mae Oelapato as Mitehall Bomber aircraft raided an eastern airfield. Japanese Comet Agency broadcast confirmed warships shelled the atoll amid the attack, signaling a sustained naval and air operation in the region.
The Democratic caucus in the Senate applauded Alben W Barkley after he offered his resignation, which was rejected by a unanimous vote to reelect him as majority leader as President Roosevelt’s tax veto loomed. Barkley pledged to attend White House conferences if invited and faced questions about a fourth term, while McKellar noted Barkley’s leadership to the party and nation amid a heated tax bill dispute.
Fragmented account describes renewed German night and daylight raids on London and northern France. American aircraft and Allied fighters pursue military targets while German night bombers strike strategic sites. Air defense reports indicate reduced enemy production and ongoing efforts to cripple the German air force.
In a noncommittal stance, Democratic spokesmen without Chairman Hubert E Hannegen say the party’s break could be better now than six months hence. If Barkley agrees to stay after an unanimous caucus vote, he would be a more confident floor leader than since his election seven years ago by a one vote margin.
The article details a battle over a proposed revenue bill to fund wartime programs. Republican Knutson urges an independent IRS, seeks to bypass Treasury control, and predicts a law raising taxes and broadening excises. Senate action is delayed until Friday with wide political impact anticipated.
The report lists New York cotton quotes with open high low and bid figures for March May October and December contracts. It notes combined wheat crops of Australia and Argentina totaling 5080 008 bushels and references a supplied BP figure, reflecting market activity and crop expectations.
An incomplete notice describes a missing flier associated with sergeant TB Woe Jr and a radio supervisor on a tomber. It mentions Mrs J H McTacor and Mr and Mrs T P Wiggins, with references to Atlanta Green and West Main Street. The fragment notes a son of Mr and Mrs T P Wiggins living in Atlanta.
Soviet reports say Govorov's forces split German lines near Leningrad and disrupted the German 1st Army's positions while advancing along key rail corridors. Stated gains include capturing towns and destroying units as Moscow claimed heavy German casualties north of Lake Ilmen and along the Bug River. German officials acknowledged some breakthroughs northeast of Rogachev as fighting continued across the northern front.
Harold McSpaden, famed Chicago area golfer, was rejected from military service due to asthma. He had been achieving top pro status and money wins on a winter circuit tour and was in New Orleans when his draft board recalled him from the Western tour.
A wartime notice outlines ten decorations by name, from the Medal of Honor to the Purple Heart, and explains new Bronze Star symbols. It notes medals can be struck from decorative stock once completed and that recipients will serve as war demands affect production.
New York AP report on the Lamergan murder case shows the trial halted as defense counsel moves to adjourn until Monday. Judge Frenchi notes a telegram from Canada delaying a key witness and expresses reluctance to grant further extensions.
Contuesd from Pare rancan theater generals Spaatz and air leaders discussed Liberator operations and air offensives against Italy. Reports mention artillery changes around Cassino and Allied patrol actions with German gasoline dumps hit northwest of Cassino as fuel shortages and air strikes affected the front line.
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