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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1944
Page
6
Allied forces push to widen the breach in the German line in western Italy and contest impact of German counterattacks. The campaign aims to break German resistance, cut supply routes, and pressure the eastern front as Russian offensives gain momentum in the north.
Action auditorium hosts an auction starting at 8 o clock to support a fundraising campaign. County chairman Lovern predicts a strong showing as additional entertainment acts are lined up. Items include a German helmet from a battlefield and early bond sales aim for a $462,000 quota, part of a $2,034,000 goal. A former legislator serving in the Navy is noted among participants.
Moscow dispatches report a two pronged Russian attack in the Leningrad perimeter has released the Baltic fleet for action after two years. The fleet now cooperates with ground forces in Leningrad bay and along the Gulf of Finland south shore, threatening supply routes north of Lake Peipus and potentially aiding amphibious operations behind German lines near Narva and Reval.
A county bond drive aims to raise 3 462 000 with a Tuesday Ashford program led by WA Walls. Lt. Talulailee Mealows and Corporal James Tawts, Guadalcanal and Casablanca heroes, will attend. Napier Field troops will present a firefighting film and military scenes. Saturday features a Columbia bond event with two movie stars Ann Savamoe and Tan Chaney Jr. scheduled at Dothan High.
Reuben Tee Newton, a Navy enlistee stationed at Pensacola, qualified with the Secretary of State as a candidate for Alabama’s Seventh District seat. Newton, a State Senator, seeks to challenge Rep. Carter Manageo in the congress race in Montgomery.
The first Houston County registrants called for pre induction physicals under Selective Service will depart Monday for Fort Oglethorpe Ga for the new pre induction examination center. They will undergo mental and physical checks and return home to await active duty. The group includes Queen Larl Goodson John Owens Jackson Willie J. Martin Donnell Barnes Robert Barnes Ralph Edward McNeill and Sam McKinnon.
The notice lists ration stamp details for Sugar, Shoes, Gasoline, and Processed Foods with various stamp numbers and validity dates. It also reports Troop 2 of Scouts meeting at Lafayette Street Methodist Church, with Scoutmaster A. H Lane and leaders Charles Pelham assisting, plus a list of attendees and plans for a joint troop meeting next Thursday.
The Houston County Probate office issued marriage licenses in the past week. Names include George P. Tantri of San Jose and Patricia Ann MecKeth of Dothan. William M. Spencer of Camp Rucker and Sally Vivian Dona of Dothan. Edward Joseph Furak of Duquesne and Pansy Mee Barker of Stubenville. Reynold Elwood Davin and Violet K. Skipper of Dothan. Yaane Mitchell and Ida Merle Canning of Midland City. Joseph Lous Kirk of Mexico and Erma Eileen Dean. Leslie BE. McClellan of Florida and Reneva Stanley. Eugene H. Post and Dorothy Elle Thousand of Wisconsin. Forest Hosbon Glover of Plant City and Annie Vivien Paramore of Midland City.
John Lee, described as Negro, was arrested by city police Friday night on a charge of driving while intoxicated following a crash.
City detectives Bless and Hicks reported a vehicle parked near the Range and Adams intersection in a collision, with One person missing in action. The report notes a missing husband and a Jeep style car involved, amid wartime supply mentions and a New York AP dateline.
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