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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1944

Page

3

Simple Form County Gets Check On Your Income Tax

A reader friendly guide explains the short form for income tax with example Mr X Y Smith. Married with one dependent Jennifer yields a tax calculation ending in a refund or balance due. The piece walks through income, exemptions, credits, and the victory tax using a concrete scenario and notes a separate sales tax supplement.

X. Y Smith Sewabie Mame Joker Co Train Theo Jonathan Internal Revenue Vela

Mrs A Daughety Dies On Dothan Route Four

Mrs A Daughety aged ninety six died unexpectedly at her daughter Mrs J J Whiddon home on Dothan route four while mourning. She is survived by her daughter and another child Mrs W T Huskey. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and in charge of Ward Wilson.

A Daughety Rev A. Daughety J. J. Whiddon Dothan Daughety W. T. Huskey Ward-Wilson

Bombers and Fighters Clash Over German Aircraft Plants

Eighth Air Force bombers and accompanying fighters engage German targets at Gewehrfurt and Dornsdorf, with heavy air battles over MM area. British and Italian units report losses as Allied strikes reach Schweinfurt and northwest Germany while RAF and Ninth Air Force claim extensive activity and continued returns.

Wleset Eighth Air Force Geawelofurt Dotrs RAF Joseen Teseday Boebweinfurt Schwelsturt United States Eighth Air Force Wec Amd Gemany Italy Steyr France Holland Ninth Air Force Balgium

Argentina cabinet shake up details from War Dept to palace

Nacton reports cabinet changes discussed by Army officers at Varcell’s War Department and later at the President’s palace. Wallace meets reporters about Farrell as new president, with Ramírez and Perón aides discussing a brief statement and possible elections amid a push to replace intra nationalist allies.

Nacton Varcell'e War Department Buenos Aires Wallace Farrell Government House Roolrel Gilbert Ramirex Col. Peron von Dar Becks Schering Preas Dia Coma Buenos Aias le War Department Ramiez Edéalmiro Ferrell Ramirax

Agricultural commodities and strategic purchases in the United States

Number 32 continues Tage One discussing the need for saricultural commodities and the purchase of essential agricultural goods. The text outlines government and market considerations for securing supplies and maintaining strategic reserves within the United States.

United States

Veto Override Sparks Senate Clash Over Tax Bill

Senators packed the gallery as President Roosevelt’s veto of the tax bill faced a historic override vote. Senator Barkley pressed urgency while urging cross‑branch cooperation. the roll call followed amid loud interjections as the chamber weighed the measure. The override failed in the Senate and signaled a sharp rift with the White House, though Democrats elected Barkley to a renewed leadership role.

Wodaraday Reepavai Vanlegs Robert L. Doughton D-N Ways Ex- Means House Bennie Chamber Bill D-Ale Vic Welles Popper D.pia Popper Frankin Pepper Congres Lucas Congress Barkley Roosevsit Fingly Barkley Imsalf Benals Senate Senator White Rme Drawi White House Capitol Hill Banate Barklay Roosevelt Berkley Uoe

Grand Jury Defers BEQSEMER Investigations

Grand Jury defers proceedings as the Birmingham case involving alleged abuse and criminal assault of an 8 year old girl prompts continued scrutiny. Arthur Gershman and M L Brasher linked to the case. Joseph Hackenbarry and Castel Mendy, both 18, held on charges in county jail awaiting further action.

Beqsemer Gread Ad Guolies Birmingham Uetil Sant Ment Geticner Arthur Grermasight Jorers Becacet Conjineed Winans Vistlon M . L. Brasher Filleg Atailen Washingto Joseph Hackenbarry Castel Mendy Jell

Kilby prisoner stabbed to death in prison fight

A Kilby Prison inmate was fatally stabbed during a fight involving other convicts. Officials said Robert Davis, a Mobile retailer convict, was stabbed by Hoyes from Jefferson County during the incident. Warden Williams and Sheriff will investigate the killing and related robbery charges against Hall and Flowers.

Montgomery Als Alsbams Frise Russell Kilby Robert Devis Hoyes Jefferson County Birmingham Curtis Flewara Persce Welfare Hall Flowers Devie Pitt ‘Williams Felow Cat Dirk Davis Montgomery County Illing

Federal Officers Reap Planting Whiskey Seed Action

Federal Officers in Coffea County witnessed a plowman plant a jug of whiskey under a dirt cover in a field, charged William Clyde Moseley with violating the internal revenue law. Concurrent political coverage notes Senate votes on an override and President Roosevelt urging coalition and leadership stability.

Alcoholic Tax Unit Coffea County Farmara Warren P. Ellander Federex William Clyde Moseley

American carrier raids intensify Pacific attacks

Allied forces report the sixth carrier strike against Japan as heavy bombing of Truk, Kwajalein and Marshals in the Marshall Islands continues. Japanese losses include multiple ships sunk while U S forces claim gains near Kwajalein and Eniwetok. Air operations also hit Rabaul, Bougainville, and New Guinea as Allied pressure mounts in the Pacific theater.

Apapy Hiomarck Bebe Gamera Deugles MacArthur Merth Air Benes Admiralty New Britain Groupe Truk Plamet Uries Islands Junkey Hbs Jepen Uday Mwajelein Rot Islands Kwajalie U. 2 Gana Pratim Eniwetok Kwajalein Tokyo U. S Sttack Americas Pearl Harbor Wilhlam G. Privette Chaos Hill N. C Associated Presa Vern Haugland Bolomens Palau New Ireland Sevel South Pacific Nord Rabaul Bougainville Northwast New Guinea Saidor New Guinea Madang Burma Akyad Arakan Mayu Naladan Mogwe Upper Chindwin Ngakyodaukpam Mauy Hills New Delhi

Press Corps Dispute Over Roosevelt Health Coverage

Early corrections to Crider’s dateline and the President’s health notes prompt a debate on correspondents’ access. Editor Rogs McIntire defends proximity limits while White House aide Hassett says any official word would come from the President’s office.

Rogs T. McIntire Roosevelt Washington Wee Crider Early Barkley Kentucky Hassett White House Wil Nan D. Hassett Maanett

Ashford Men’s Club Honors Geo Bell at Banquet

Ashford Men’s Club held a Thursday banquet honoring George C Bell. Master of ceremonies Merman Vance and Seaman Bell received club decorations and medals for long service.

Ashford Men’s Club Ashford Membrre Askford Man's Club Olf Mambar George C Bell UB. Mary Merman Vance Earvag Mubert Pate Atted Ag Seaman Bell Beomor

Meeting on dairy problems set for Wednesday at courthouse

All Teiomes County dairymen were urged by county agent C M Ling to attend a meeting with F W Burns dairy market specialist of Auburs at the courthouse Wednesday March 1 to discuss the new 4 point dairy program and other knotty problems of dairymen Ling said the meeting was held in Senpar tust and requested all dairymen to be present.

C. M. Ling F. W. Burns Auburs Burns Ling Senpartust

Rescue escort over Japan held five hour flight judged necessary

A pursuit group which escorted a Naval flying boat over 300 miles of enemy waters to rescue and pilot a downed airman in Japan received recognition. Despite the long five hour mission, commanders deemed the flight necessary and the crew would return to base. Three Oak-Leaf Cluster awards to airmen were given for other equally dangerous combat missions.

Consronel Frem Page Ose Naval Memy

Soviet gains and German setbacks in Leningrad and Baltic fronts

Soviet advances reported near Rogachev and Vitebsk included claims of storming Rogachev and pushing 15 miles on a 200 mile front. Govorov and Popov reportedly routed 20,000 Germans near Dro and captured a Nazi base east of Pekov. In Pskov area a three‑pronged drive allegedly took 190 localities at 10 to 17 miles daily. A fire destroyed Peter Carter’s home at Keyton Alley after an oil stove explosion blamed by the fire chief.

Rogachev Vitebsk Transoceaa Stalin Moscow Constantine Hokassovsky Pripet Marches Baltic Vitebnk Pakov Pekov Leonid A. Govorov Markland Popov Dro Latvia Pskov Berlin Dno Old Poland Germany Rofische Lutsak Rojische J. E. Zigter Peter Carter Keyton Alley

Cyclist Hit By Van Injures Youth on N St Andrews

A Macon youth identified as a negro rider was slightly hurt yesterday afternoon when his bicycle on North St Andrews street was struck by a van. The vehicle was driven by Miss Lola Lingo, according to a police report at headquarters.

NFGEO Oa Macon N. St. Andrews Street Lola Lingo

Completion of Intensive Radio Operator Course for Hallton

Samuel T. Hallton of Dothan completed an Intensive Course in radio operator mechanics at the ARK Technical Training Command School in Sioux Falls. The public relations office confirms the President’s office noted the travel of some correspondents to near the President’s residence without prior notice, stating the President’s communications with the White House are immediate and limited to official press channels.

Samuel T. Hallton T Hall Dothan ARK Technical Training Command School Sioux Falls

Messer Dies At Cottonwood

Funeral services for H. Messer eighty three, resident of Cottonwood sixty years, were held today at Union Hill Church. Burial in church cemetery with Ward Wilton in charge. Survived by wife four daughters and two sons and several grandchildren. Members of Cottonwood Lodge attended as pallbearers.

H. Messer Flemens Cottomwood Union Hill Church Ward - Wilton Cottonwood Cottonwood Wasonic Lodge Mra. J. A Gora Mra. J. AH. McCoy M. E. McCoy

Telephone rate cuts promised by APSC across Standard service

The Alabama Public Service Commission orders reductions apply to each telephone line including government sites at Camp Becker and Napi­er Field with a two percent monthly cut. Headland customers see no handset fee change while overall bills rise due to a new tax bill. Standard projects over $15,000 annual savings for Montgomery area subscribers, with exchanges in Dothan Abbeville Brundidge Ozark Enterprise Columbia Hartford Geneva Samson Slocomb Headland and Andalusia affected. The commission also ends a 50 cent bill payment delay charge noted as a discount for timely payers and removes the old handset charge in some regions.

Page One Camp Becker Napier Field McKelvey Headland Standard APSC Roose Walth Montgomery Dothan Abbeville Brundidge Ozark Enterprise Columbia Hartford Geneva Samson Slocomb Andalusia Andalusia Telephone Co Hertford

Health leaders visit Dothan for typhus control work

Dr. A J Perello director of typhus control of the State Health Department and Lieut Col Adolph Rumreiche of the U S Public Health Service were in Dothan yesterday visiting the county health office and the Dothan Branch laboratory to gather material on typhus control efforts officials said.

A. J. Perello State Health Department Adolph Rumreiche U.S Public Health Service Dothan

Baxter earns Good Conduct Medal at Keesler Field

Staff Sergeant Roy C. Baxter, brother of County Education Superintendent Solomon Baxter, received the Good Conduct Medal at Keesler Field Mississippi where he serves with the 51st Training Group. Sigi Baxter reports 22 months in the Army.

Roy C. Baxter Solomon Baxter Keesler Field Miss 51St Sigi Baxter

Local man slays giant rattler during fieldwork

Teo Pynes of Ashford killed a six foot long diamond back rattlesnake while clearing new ground. He felled the snake with a hoe after it crawled from a hollow during an outdoor bath break. The tale notes the reptile measured eleven inches around the body and his bold strike ended the threat.

Teo Pynes Ashford Pynes

Skeleton fragments found in long-abandoned house near Atlanta

Police and detectives investigated the wrecked structure after workers uncovered skeletal remains of a person estimated to be about twenty years old. Officials described the scene as a possible ghost story and ordered further investigation into the building’s collapse and prior use.

Atlanta Akeleton Assiataxt A. J. Holcombe Superint McKibben

Destinied From Fa Number 14 Battle Report Summary

Japanese raiders conduct air attacks on Tarawa Atoll air base. Admiral Nimittsal Taiders reports naval actions destroying two barges, damaging docks, and hitting an island power facility.

Tarlap Atoll Nimittsal Taiders

Repatriation Delays Screened by War Exhaustion

Disjointed text describes German troops in France and Germany facing equipment shortages and cramped conditions on trains to Spain. Relatives in France planned to meet at Paris during a halt, but authorities intervened as protests rose. Repatriates endured delays, fatigue, and tense exchanges with diplomats amid war weariness.

Germany Gernot France Rai Dra Spain Paris Discummany FTI

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