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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1944
Page
3
In Roanoke Virginia AP report Rep Joseph H Bryson cites minimal drinking among new army recruits as hearings on prohibition near. He notes liquor available but belief that most soldiers avoid first drink with training and supervision under the Citizen Temperance Foundation of Virginia.
In Houston and surrounding counties voting hours shift as machines operate and absentee ballots rise. Civilians Hoy L. Smith and Robert Bennatt return home to vote as Houston County officials plan canvassing tomorrow. Counting aims to finish before 6 p.m. with results likely available soon after.
The article recalls Marshal Erwin Rommel’s rising prominence in German preparations to counter an Allied invasion from the west. It notes Field Marshal Walther von Brauchitsch and Marshal Wilhelm Ritter von Loeb as former German commanders in chief and in key positions during the campaign.
A wartime article notes German cities show more Allied film propaganda than battle scenes. Censorship relaxed for films while Nazi outlets emphasize enemy strength. British and American productions also appear prominently in ads.
Ground clashes reported around Silimati hill as Marines seized the airstrip on Dec 31 after the invasion began. Allied air raids hit Cape St George, Rabaul, and surrounding airfields on New Ireland and New Britain. The Japanese, outnumbered, fight to defend Arawe, with heavy losses in prior raids.
PEORIA IL AP Billy Miller Peoria lad talked his German captors into surrendering during World War II. His father recalls he was practically born with a gun in his hands and a crack shot. His mother expresses pride as news spreads of his bold exploit.
In renewed fighting around Cassino and Mount Porchia, American troops push toward Cerraro while destroying German positions on Mount Chiaia. Heavy bombers strike Pola and Ancona harbors with fighter escorts, as air operations disrupt supply lines along Italy’s frontline.
Congressman Harris Ellsworth questions the existence of a farm bloc in Congress calling it a myth. He recounts searching for such a bloc and finding no formal farm bloc, noting its informal presence as a loose agricultural group rather than a true organization.
The Dothan Branch Laboratory tested 16 641 specimens last year with 2 408 positive 13 724 negative and 255 doubtful or unsatisfactory. Venereal disease tests were the largest group with 1 573 positives from 10 43 specimens. Blood syphilis tests are now done in Montgomery due to staff shortages. the Dothan lab will resume blood testing when help is available. Last month 477 tests yielded 69 positives 331 negatives and fourteen doubtful. two typhoid positives and one each for malaria diphtheria and rabies were noted.
Contlourd text notes December Supreme Court action reversing a Court of Appeals ruling on whether Negro porters could elect their own bargaining representative. The United Transport Service Employees of America argues the Mediation Board forced them into a craft where they lack voice, while the Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks claims full membership denial.
Navy reports Slocomb sailor Ear Hoptics Seunders machinist mate first class U S Navy missing in action with unclear location. Parents Mr and Mrs Wiley Saunders of Floreni- Dedstalla notified. further details withheld by Navy.
Finatal services for Charles J. Smart eighty four who died at his home on Columbia route two early this morning were held at 3 30 PM today at Ebeneser Church with Rev Edward M Cul breath officiating Burial followed in the church cemetery with Ward Wikeon officiating He had lived in the community for twenty years and was a member of the Baptist Church Surviving are his wife three daughters Ms Addis Clark Geneva Mrs Ruby Brown Geneva and Mrs Mar Hinso Webb route Ona five sons W Bill Smart and John Pat Smart both Columbus Ga Cled J Smart of Co Tumble Lieut rel Smart Camp Atterbury Ing Private Fret Clams Mackel Saari Fort Jackson S C fourteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren Active pallbearers were D S Catto Henry C Willams W W Hall Wilson Riley J T Horn and Carl Forrester
The annual budget for the year ending June 30 1945 will be submitted to Congress Thursday noon. President Roosevelt, who usually briefs reporters in advance, will broadcast the message later this year through Harold Smith and Wayne Coy. The opening of the 74th Congress sees a crowded agenda with food subsidies, CCC, social security payroll tax, and the war contract renegotiation law all under discussion.
AOR Hughes was arrested by City Police Saturday on driving while intoxicated charges after a collision between a auto and taxicab at Powell and Oates streets. Hughes posted bond. occupants of both vehicles escaped injury. The collision was investigated by Detectives Strickland and Herring.
Vandals damaged Sidney Lanier High School property in Montgomery. Windows and interior doors in the mall building and gymn were broken, with damage estimated at 32,600 dollars. Marks on doors suggest blunt instruments. federal officers were notified and a special school board meeting was set to offer a reward for arrest and conviction.
The committee fixed the annual convention for July 4 and 5 at Montgomery. An executive resolution restates the 1943 pledge for a campaign backing J Fred Johnson of Florence now in Washington for national commands. A three member panel will plan service officer positions for hospitals and Army posts aiding men mustered out, with War Department approval sought. James Ballba, Dave Luge, and John W. Hutto comprise the committee.
Trial workers previously deferred now wait for State director approval. Local board clerks in Howton County say frost registrants in Houston County aged 13 to 21 are agricultural workers or fall into the necessary Industrial category, with few affected by the new classification.
Joyce Ivey daughter of Mr and Mrs J Te Ivey of Piock ard was promoted to yeoman second class in the public relations office at the Naval Air Station Lakehurst N J where she is stationed the announcement said.
Private Jack Hartley husband of Audrey Wilson Hartley of Gordon has arrived safely in England. He is the son of Mr and Mrs W W Hartley of Gordon. Roy F Summerford of Ashford route one has been promoted to Sergeant at Stout Field Indianapolis. Sergeant Summerford serves as a Link Trainer instructor at Stout Field Headquarters of the I Troop Carrier Command.
Senators debate how to speed absentee ballots for November while states craft enabling legislation. Lucas Green and Worley back varied approaches with House and Senate committees set to hash details. Georgia and Massachusetts figures weigh in as veteran aid measures also advance.
Members of the Episcopal Church plan the annual meeting tonight in the percah house with a supper at 6:38. Preparations include 1943 activity reviews and vestry and delegate elections, with terms expiring for M. J. Hanahan, Whit Waring, Betis Sliegioff, ML Hana hes Jr, LaBruce M. Heushas, Hemmshen, Kony L. Forrasier, and K. Merzit.
Chief Petty Officer J H Hutchins of the Dothan Navy recruiting station urged high school graduates or seniors aged seventeen or eighteen to apply promptly for the Navy V-5 aviation cadet training. Winter quota deadline is January 3, with spring quota limited. Applicants must finish school by March 1 or later, then enter eight months of college followed by 15 months of Navy training for Wings and reserve commissions.
M. A. Rast district manager of the ODT will be in Dothan Wednesday to interview truck owners who have problems announced by the County War Price and Rationing Board. Fire damage slight fire from a pan of sashes yesterday caused light damage to a Negro house at 1001 Blackshear street. Alarm 4 40 pm. Occupants not identified by firemen.
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