Capture Of Iwo Seen In Few More Days Say Marine Leaders
Lt Holland M. Smith predicted a rapid Iwo Jima capture after Marines seized key objectives in the central island. Generals Graves Erskine Clifton Cates and Keller E. key reported progress amid heavy resistance as Motoyama Airdrome No 1 and other airfields came into use for artillery spotting and air support.
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Elmont Waite
Pacific Fleet
Guam
Iwo Jima
Holland M
Howlin’ Mad
Geneal Smith
Motoyama
Jima
Tan
Tokyo
Graves
Sunbacki
Hitile
Motoyama 2
Yankas
Clifton B Cates
Uth
Keller Epkey
Adm
Chester W Bihe
Iwo
Manila
Philip
Verde Island
Two Aircraft Plants Hit Five Ships Sunk
United States Navy reports say Vice Admiral Mitscher's carrier forces struck two Japanese aircraft plants near Tokyo and Kaizumi, destroying or damaging 233 planes and sinking five small vessels. The raids, conducted under severe weather, damaged Ota and Kaizumi plants and ground installations, with 158 enemy planes destroyed and 75 damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmont Waite
Pacific Fleet
Guam
Marc A. Mitscher
Hachigyo Jima
Adm
Chester
Nimittz
Nimitz
Tokyo
Nakaima
Ota
Kaizumi
Kaizuma
Japan
Izu Island
Pearl Harbor
World War fronts advance as battles rage globally
The report details Allied and Axis actions on the Western, Russian, Italian, and Pacific fronts. American forces press campaigns near Cologne and Breslau while German resistance stiffens. In Asia, Tokyo raids hurt Japanese ships as Iwo Jima operations loom and Manila remains in Philippine hands.
AEA Plan To Spend Big State Surplus Short Of Support
AEA proposes allocating a large state surplus to capital outlays and school needs but is met with resistance. One committee member questions using all $16 million for the schools, urging a $6 million cushion for possible postwar revenue declines. Interim leaders plan a March 20 joint meeting with Gov. Sparks as six groups prep for the May 1 1945 biennial session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AEA
Montgomery
Ca Saat Educational Trust Fund
Pea
Albama Education Association
Chauncey Sparks
Dothan appoints planning commission for future growth
City Commission selected a three member planning board including J H Bryson Az Flowers and Jim Spann. The group will work with the State Planning Board to guide development gather data and seek federal funds for improvement projects in Dothan. Members serve without pay and make recommendations to the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
W. D Malone
J. H. Bryson
Bryson
Jim Spann
Az Flowers
Matone
Dothan Sota
Fire Destroys Barn At Sanitary Dairy
Fire of undetermined origin early today destroyed a barn at the Sanitary Dairy farm on the Ashford Highway. The building valued at 5000 with contents including feed, hay, wheat and other feedstuff valued at 17500 were lost. Firefighters found the barn a mass of flames when arriving around 415 am and said firefighting facilities at the dairy were not available to combat the blaze. It was the second barn fire at the dairy in recent months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saniitary
Ashford Hnghway
Dothan Fire Department
Allied Advance Threatens Soviet Drive Toward Baltic
London AP reports Red Army breaches 30 miles into Pomerania advancing toward Danzig and Gdansk, reaching near Stolp and Rummlersburg, with bridge heads over the Niesse river and new tank engagements along the Oder Niesse front.
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London
Red Army
Pomerania
Danzig
Gydnia
Reich
Bubb
Rummelsburg
Baltic
Berli
Miltary
Stolp
Niesse
Navy Gets Largest Share In Deficiency Bill
The 2.453 billion deficiency supply bill allocates most funds to the Navy Appropriations Committee under the House Appropriations Committee. It funds deficiencies for the fiscal year ending June 30 and includes a veterans placement program and ARMY discharge rate projected at 230,000 to 250,000 monthly postwar. The committee praised the Office of Public Administration and approved additions to its agency budget while denying the Commodity Credit Corporation capital stock restoration.
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Washington
Navy
House Appropriations Committee
Germany
House
Pure Administration
Commodity Credit Corporation
CCC
Posse Hunted for Convicts After Still Raid
A posse of state police, ABC investigators, and deputies raided a swamp area between Gordon and Pansey finding a whiskey still operated by a man and a woman. Linda Ruth Bedsole was arrested. the male suspect fled. About 100 gallons of mash were confiscated. Bloodhounds tracked the scene but the man escaped. Officers named include Sheriff G Farmer, Paralm Earl Henley, Earl Smith, Vickery, and others.
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Gordon
Pansey
ABC
A &C- Fallon Wiskey
G. Farmer
Linda
Ruth Bedsole
Farmer
U. S. Restores Civil Control Of Philippines
General MacArthur formally proclaimed Manila the capital of restored civilian government as shelling ceased and an invasion force opened a sea route to bring in supplies. He pledged lifting military rule for the Commonwealth to the government of President Sergio Osmeña, as Filipinos cheered.
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James Avicheson
Manila
Cen
Douglas MacArthur
Philippines
Malacanan Palace
United States
General MacArthur
Bataan
Corregidor
Preas
Commonwealth
Sergio Osimena
Operators Gather To Shape Policy Toward Lewis Walkout
In Washington AP reporting, operators gathering to shape policy toward John Lewis wage demands amid a looming strike and a reported 50,000,000 ton coal deficit. Negotiations with United Mine Workers set to begin Thursday as Ickes warns of shortages and rationing steps to avert next winter crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John LL Lewis
Lewis United Mine Workers
UMWA
Ickes
Europe
War Production Board
Red Cross Drive Opens Tomorrow in Washington
General H H Arnold warns U S will be attacked first in future war and that air power must secure postwar freedom. He says a well manned, fully equipped air force is essential though planes grow obsolete and bases must be strategic. He lauds Allied air forces mercy 1944 gains and notes oil and material shortages hinder ground forces in Germany as Tokyo and Nagoya feel the air strain.
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Washington
H H Arnold
America
Arnold
Army
Germany
Luftwaffe
Japan
Tokyo
Nagoya
Committees Ready To Seek 30000 For Red Cross Drive
Houston County Chapter of the American Red Cross lines up committees to raise a 30000 quota. General chairman Clyde Lavern and Myer Blumbers chaired a meeting at City Hall with enrollment and territory assignments. About 100 volunteers expected to begin work tomorrow as drive aims to reach the March 10 goal and boost contributions beyond prior years. The effort emphasizes home and overseas relief and asks workers to balance drive duties with regular jobs. Special Guns Committee remains active, with ongoing participation from volunteers and group leaders.
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Houston County
American Red Cross
Clyde Lavern
Chaiman Myer Blumbers
Levern Haw
Stas
Red Cross
Severn Sad
Cuotibuvens
Dre Continua
Negi
T Oj Parry
Negro First Baptiet
Churchill pledges Allies ready for Nazi collapse
London Prime Minister Churchill told Parliament that great powers were prepared for Germany's fall and that Poland's proposed boundary would be fair. He urged a confidence vote on Crimea peace plans, defended Polish decisions, and said the US would join a stronger world security league to enforce peace. Stalin promised Poland's sovereignty, Churchill added.
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James F. King
London
Churchill
Germany
Huzara
Commons
Crimea
United States
World Security League
Agaia
Stalin
Poland
Han Ping
Nation Wide Curfew Clamped On Without Headaches
The War Manpower Commission on the West Coast enforces a nationwide curfew ending midnight revelry to conserve manpower and resources. Nevada and Southern California venues close or adjust hours. New York venues feel the impact amid protest and compliance. WMC directs measures against violators, including power cuts and personnel reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Manpower Commission
San Fran
Lessco
Nevada
WMC
Fleet Of Bombers Strafe German Rail Yards Near Berlin
A force of about 1,100 American bombers attacked rail yards around Lerpag and Hall, 60 to 100 miles southwest of Berlin, with 700 long range fighters guarding their 150 mile long train. German RAF formations and Mosquito bombers countered from the west and south, continuing the air assault through the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry B. Jameson
London
Berlin
Lerpag and
Hall
Gorn
Midnight Curfew Changes Nightlife In Dothan
The War Manpower Commission curfew affects amusement venues in Dothan with most clubs already closed at midnight. The only impact will hit the midnight movie previews, now starting earlier to finish by midnight while other shows end as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rmeager
New York
Olsen and Johnson
Times Square
Byrnes
Dothan
WMC
First Army Tanks Reach Deep Into German Lines Near Cologne
Allied forces push through German defenses west of the Ruhr, with Ninth Army driving more than 14 towns and advancing toward Komgeshoven and Munchen Gladbach while reaching near Cologne and Dueren. Fourth and Canadian forces expand pressure along the Rhine front as Eisenhower's offensive gains speed.
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James WN
Lona Paris
U. S
Aremy
Runn
Dusseldorf
Ertt River
Ninth Army
Komgehoven
Ruhr Basin
Munchen Gled+bach
Hochwal
Ruhr
Cologne
Middle Rhine
U. S. Third Army
Moselle
Coblenz
84Th
Rath Splitters
Muzerath
Waldwell
Muenchen Gladbach
Muenchen Ciladbach
Weldnell
Wegberg
Merbeek
Atesax
Quint
3Rh Old Vickorys
Kalskorb
Kenyahoven
26Th
Heisewoller
Keyenberg
F Elsenhower
Rhine
Roer
First Army
Dueren
Blatzheim
Bergerhousen
City rejects bill for fire victim medical costs
City Commission today rejected a 1601 bill for medical treatment of A D Wilkerson, funeral home manager and War Proce and Rationing Board chairman who burned in an explosion at Southern Liquid Co. The city attorney ruled the city could not legally pay the claim and commissioners had no authority to approve payment. Wilkerson aided firefighters as a volunteer. four firemen were burned, two died, and about 2000 in bills for the firemen’s care had partly been paid, with the balance sent to the city.
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Claim Island
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Rubyey
Eset
Kuestrin
Breslau
Planning Commission For
Sanitary
Sea-Lane Island
Lewis
Red Cross Drive
U.S
Yalta
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