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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1944
Page
1
Washington reports discuss proposed federal offenses for wartime strikes. A high U.S. figure warned such actions would aid Axis powers and endanger American lives, urging swift action though details remain debated.
A Woman allegedly stole about 6000 gallons worth of gasoline rationing coupons from the Houston County War Price Board. A Negro suspect admitted selling coupons for 50 cents each, with about $9 in proceeds, and investigators recovered most of the missing coupons. The board’s chairman, A D Wilkerson, and chief clerk Martha Speight declined to fully confirm or deny details, saying records are under review.
Allied forces at Cape Gloucester on New Britain advance a mile beyond an air drome as U S Marines tally more than 1000 Japanese killed. MacArthur HQ says total enemy casualties are estimated, with wounded sent to still-held areas and burial details ongoing since the invasion began a week ago.
A central Pacific offensive coordinated with General MacArthur aims to dislodge Japan’s empire. Admiral William Halsey and Admiral Ernest J. King indicate plans are ready to shift UN power into the Pacific. pursuit could begin before Germany’s defeat if Japan’s collapse nears.
Howard Washington, a Black bellhop, was arrested and charged with burglary and attempted rape after an incident at a Dol hotel involving a Camp Rucker soldier’s wife from Atlanta. The soldier left to report to camp, returned to find his wife distressed, and identified Washington as her attacker.
Doak named to lead the Houston County Red Cross War Drive scheduled for March. L. J. Thomas chairs the executive committee of the Houston County Chapter. The drive aims to surpass last year’s $15,000 goal with renewed support from local officials and volunteers.
Washington AP report cites Rep. Knutson of Minnesota forecasting a postwar U.S. tax burden near 28.8 billion dollars annually, with federal debt service and civil costs pushing totals to about 20 to 28.8 billion as normal conditions resume. He warns of possible added billions to amortize debt and argues for a national income near 100 billion to sustain high taxation.
After fifteen years the Dothan Flist Baptist Church building, begun in 1928 at $134000 with $25000 equipment cost, is debt free. A dedicatory ceremony at 10:45 will be broadcast on WAGF. Dr H C Bass, its first pastor now at Firet Baptist Bessemer, will deliver the sermon. RL Galees, committee chair, will recount the church history as visitors attend.
Allied headquarters report American Fifth Army troops, amid icy rain, have seized three additional heights along the Cassino road to Rome east of San Vittore. British raiders behind German lines at Garigliano mouth caused heavy damage and moved prisoners to safety. Canadian spearhead nears Pescara on the Adriatic.
William Smith Watte reports Allied invasion forces press on with urgency as air fleets bomb Nazi defense targets across occupied France. Belgium's Hubert Pierlot pledges liberation within months, while Gen. Carl A. Spaatz prepares European strategic bombing command.
Roosevelt and Stimson signaled major Allied offensives and warned of high casualties as they outlined plans for postwar relief addressing unemployment disease and social distress. The president, confined by grippe, spoke of new and greater assaults while Stimson warned of a titanic struggle and the need to endure losses en route to victory.
Washington AP reports the Foreign Economic Administration concludes Germany cannot expand to meet Allied pressure, while Japan will likely boost armament production in 1944 though shipping limits hinder exploitation of conquered territory. Germany economy unlikely to collapse. Japan remains self-sufficient and poised to raise defense output despite shipping shortages.
A letter from RF. M. Carswell Jr. describes how Dothan residents welcomed visiting British Royal Air Force Cadets during their training at Napier. Now in England, Carswell notes the same courtesy is extended to U S troops, sharing how he spent time with an English family.
London reports say King Peter of Yugoslavia, exiled and disavowed by Tito, may have left Cairo for a secret destination as Balkan developments loom. US and Britain still recognize his government, though Tito’s forces dominate fighting against the Nazis. Greek Premier Tsouderos seeks unity among homeland guerrillas.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Borland of Dothan announce the birth of a son at Frasier Hill hospital weighing seven pounds six ounces born at 2 55 a m Saturday The first baby of 1944 acknowledged by the Dothan Eagle with an 85 prize and gifts from local stores The runner up is a boy born to Mr and Mrs R G Parrish of W A Applegate street The event occurred at Frasier Hospital with both mother and child reported in good condition
Moscow AP report notes Soviet trade journal War and the Working Class says Japan lost the strategic initiative in the Pacific and its temporary edge. It criticizes German Japanese ties and urges caution, asserting Germany and Japan will remain linked despite waning confidence.
The Church of the Nativity in Dothan will be consecrated at ten o’clock this morning by the Rt Rev C J Carpenter bishop of Alabama. The service marks retirement of a long debt from the building of the Episcopal church begun in 1904 with Morrison Hethes organizing a Sunday school in the courthouse. The history notes early clerics and the formation of the congregation on West Main Street.
Soviet forces under Vatutin push through western Ukraine toward the Kiev‑Warsaw corridor and Romania. Tubing villages and rail centers near Zhytomyr and Korosten fall as German defenses retreat, with 1,500 Germans reported killed near Kiev and Red Star noting rapid Nazi demoralization amid heavy tank and truck losses.
London dispatch reports the U S Eighth Air Force destroyed 4100 German fighter planes in 1943 and dropped 86,000 tons of bombs on occupied Europe. Lt. Gen. Ira C. Eaker announced the record before his transfer to a new Allied command in the Mediterranean, noting a rapid rise in operations and a new method described as revealing secrecy.
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