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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1944
Page
3
Edwin Rogers, a Navy officer reportedly aboard a plane that went down in the Pacific, is believed killed. The incident reportedly occurred while on duty, with confirmation expected from Navy authorities as details emerge.
MONTGOMERY AL AP All four candidates for the upcoming congressional post filed pre election expense accounts with Secretary of State How ett Turner J Hubert Parner of Dothan disclosed expenditures and contributions. Robert Bennett of Louisville reported expenditures and contributions. Lt George W Andrew of Union Springs, in active Navy duty, reported expenses. Roy L Smith of Fleening City tallied campaign expenditures.
The article outlines pre Induction physicals and local screening changes. It explains that once a registrant passes the physical and is not inducted within 90 days he must undergo another pre induction physical. If a potential defect is suspected a local board physician can reexamine and reject without full pre induction. Induction tents will be staffed by Army and Navy doctors and registrants are grouped as Army General Service Army Limited Service or Navy. Local boards will receive Army and Navy quotas based on examinations. Only 1-A registrants are typically ordered for pre induction. Anyone may request an examination, and those near induction may be called earlier for immediate induction if they pass the physical.
Private Ralph B Etheridge arrived at Fort Sill Oklahoma at 1 PM. He is stationed with the 200th Field Artillery Battalion to live on base and study at the Field Artillery School, according to the Fort Sill Public Relations Office today.
Mrs 5 A White died near Ashford at home in Aynford route two after long illness. Funeral set for tomorrow at 2 o clock from Ashford Methodist Church with Rev L C Strassco in charge. Survived by husband, one son William White, one daughter Mrs C State, one sister Mrs JD Doosis, several grandchildren. Burial at Ashford Cemetery, Ward Wilson Funeral Home in charge.
The Houston County Grand Jury will convene January 31 to consider indictments and matters within its jurisdiction since the last meeting in 1943. The session, the first of the new year, was called by a court order issued yesterday by Circuit Judge D C Halstead.
Funeral services for Jim Byrd fifty one of Geneva were conducted Tuesday at the Gil lead Church with Rev. Wall Davis presiding and Rev. J J Colina assisting. Survived by wife two sons Clifton Byrd Hartford Jack Byrd Geneva four daughters Dorothy Byrd Geneva Mrs Sally Lantern Hartford Mrs Maude Bockus Columbus Ga Miss Blanche Byrd Geneva four brothers Monica William David Emmett Davis Byrd Hartford and two sisters Mrs Mary MacLaney and Mrs Els Sellers Hartford route two. Burial was in the church cemetery with Frolman Funeral Home Hartford in charge.
The narrative describes Gen Ivan Bagramun’s Baltic Army pushing north of Nevel toward White Russia and the Latvian border. It notes captured advantageous positions and a raid that damaged a German infantry division HQ west of Propotsk, with casualties among officers and troops.
The line of cadets led by Joseph William Haas of Martinsburg West Virginia earned Air Force wings for excellence in training ground school and leadership. Joseph William Lockhart of Norwalk Connecticut and others including Allard W. Anthony Mantetalr California and A Haler Richmond California earned radio operator and gunnery wings. Residents of the Progress invited to ceremonies with an information desk at the Civil Administration. Sergeant promotion for Awan W Kirkland of Dothan follows his public relations role.
Washington AP reports service men urged to maintain personal medical records to back disability claims later. Rowland Bookman, a former military officer for the American Legion, warns WWI veterans faced loss of official files making proof difficult. He says individuals should supplement official records with personal notes to safeguard claims.
The passage discusses continued instruction issues on the long form tax return notably the forgiveness feature and Victory Tax. It notes the form’s complexity with up to four decimals in percentages and multiple additions and subtractions. It laments confusing notes near item 9 and mentions medical and dental deduction spaces as new.
War pressures push German rocket and jet research as Junkers and Udet studies reach new speeds. London witnesses an experimental jet propelled plane over outer areas, drawing shelter prayers before the unfamiliar roar reveals a distant, squealing menace nicknamed the squirt.
American and British forces pressed along the Adriatic and Montefronts as units near San Pietro and Rocca A Kinvandia increased pressure. Indian troops reported a brief advance near San Tommaso while weather hindered operations, Allied air forces claimed 20 German planes down with Spitfires scoring the sole air victory of the day. No Allied planes were lost.
A preliminary trial is set today for Howard Washington, a Negro charged with burglary and an alleged attempt to rape a 22 year old woman in a Dallas hotel room. Washington has been held in Houston County jail since charges were filed. the case involves Camp Rucker personnel and an altercation after the reported attack.
Roy J. Malville Broughton of North Carolina told the American Forum in New York last night that the Democrats lost ground on domestic issues but would still receive Southern support. He criticized federal interference in state matters including race relations forestry control employment voting privileges aviation and seed and fertilizer inspection amid great political turmoil.
Reports from Stockholm and Zurich describe American and British officers aiding Yugoslav guerrillas for weeks, with some supply roles and cross Adriatic movement. Dispatches question large troop landings, while confirming close liaison with Tito and Allied commands in the region.
Mrs Margharita Peacock of Headland route one reports her husband Tech Sgt John J Peacock has been missing in action since November 26. A telegram and letter from Army Adjutant General Major General J A Ullo confirm the loss or capture status. Peacock served in North Africa and is the son of a local family.
District War Bond officials and county chairmen from the Temth District of Alabama will gather at the Houston Hotel to plan the Fourth War Loan drive. James Lavern, chairman of Houston County War Loan, arrival noted. District includes Houston, Geneva, Henry, Mobile, Coffee, and Barbour counties. State representatives from Alabama War Finance Committees outline plans with county reps. Committees plan to announce drive details after the meeting. Further notes indicate Lovern and other leaders will oversee the program with letters already sent to city chairs and volunteers.
A Great wave down at the crossing halted a bus carrying 36 passengers. The bus left the track and wreckage stretched about 100 feet along the railroad right of way. The dead include Second Lt Altemont R. Britton and many others listed with hometowns across Alabama New York Illinois and California. Francis J Kennedy and Filshugh Feacock among the critically injured. Feacock had entered service in 1938 and was stationed at Eglin Field Florida before going overseas last October.
Funeral services for Hoke T. Bicker who died Wednesday night will be held Saturday at 10 at Bluff Springs Baptist Church. Officiating are Rev. T. C. Brasman and Rev. J. W. Yeomans. Pallbearers include Cinen Corley Addison Wayne Shai os W. Brusa R Gee and W. E. Wright. Interment in church cemetery with Fellows and Forrester in charge.
Gas dealers in the Montgomery OPA district pledged to crack down on black markets and ensure cooperative compliance with wartime rationing. Daniel E. Boyd noted penalties, including debiting the distributor’s bank account for invalid or unendorsed coupons, as officials warned of losses from rule violations.
An eye witness in Stettin reports 1000 killed after the NAF raid on the Baltic port. He notes extensive harbor damage affecting a feeder line to German forces in Finland and along the Baltic front.
Corporal Robert L. Fleming of Geneva with the Marine Corps was killed in action, announced by the Navy Department in Washington while naming 19 deceased in the Marine forces. His father is listed as Esgeme Viesag. Geneva.
Slocomb Sportsman's Club held a regular meeting Wednesday night to conduct business and dine. BH Wysit, supervising principal of Slocomb public schools, was selected president for the ensuing term.
A fragmented report lists Latvice Piemdeni Bilaveat and Campbell Bali as officers with Rev FH Couns as chair. T T Dajun Jr and T T Danoa Sr are noted among invited guests. The text mentions a February gathering to appoint fish and forestry fees and references the eighth year of the Caly intance with two aye votes.
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