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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1944
Page
2
Stockholm AP report cites Berlin correspondent for Dagoes Nybeler stating Germany plans trials for American and British war prisoners. No start date reported, but relocations for marker trials are under preparation.
The state superintendent notes a teaching contract banning smoking dancing or nightlife on weekends. War shortages halt such controls, as boards fear losing applicants. Teachers gain personal freedom, must be free to teach as they should, without town-imposed rules.
Reports from Lita Rock and Hannegan outline Southern demands at Southern Young Democrats meetings in Hot Springs Arkansas February and upcoming appearances by Hale and others in Kansas City Tampa Jacksonville and Miami. They press to restore two thirds rule at national conventions and protest perceived Southern underrepresentation on the resolutions committee. A Rayburn for Vice President option is surfacing as the 1940 Democratic ticket shapes up.
An unsolicited letter reports relief from chronic constipation after daily Kellogg’s All-Bran with water. The writer credits bran as a natural source of cellulose elements aiding colon health and emphasizes its gentle regulating action over laxatives.
President and War Department outline a plan to close or repurpose civilian installations including Pine Camp and Fort Hayes as training and replacement roles. Enlisted personnel will be reassigned first by length of service and age, with special rules for overseas veterans, civilians, and certain nondeployable officers. Replacements will prioritize civilians, then Women’s Army Corps, then other categories as needed.
Legion Post Band leads a two hour program at Dothan High School Auditorium on Saturday night at 8. War bond purchases at local agencies include admission to the show, with auctions of a German item and possibly other articles. The event pairs the high school band with movie stars from Hollywood, veterans, Camp Rucker entertainers, and a large crowd anticipated to support the county quota of 2 034 000 dollars.
TC Lewis district FSA supervisor and Janes Ll Builego assistant supervisor of I1 visited Dothan to confer with Howeton County farm and home supervisors L. G. Nichols county FRA supervisor about agency matters.
Commissioner Clyde Le Coe announced negotiations to buy two police motorcycles for the traffic program. The purchase requires WPB approval and a War Production Board permit. An order is with a Tampa firm, with delivery expected about ninety days after approval. The project aims to improve speed-law enforcement with male motorcycle officers.
In a countywide effort Houston County Chapter for Infantile Paralysis Control seeks support for the annual drive. Dr. B F Austin notes 19 Alabama deaths in 1642 and urges funds to aid victims and fund research, stressing the disease can cripple children despite treatment advances. Dr Austin names Hosea Sanderg of Dothan as president of the county chapter.
Two Wiregrass area soldiers were among 677 wounded in action as the War Department released the latest casualty list. Private Hubert J. Carr of Geneva and Private Elanoch F. Cureton of Cappes were wounded in the Mediterranean area. Next of kin for Carr is his mother Mrs. Neale C Carr of Geneva, and for Cureton his mother Mrs. Edith H Cureton of Cappes.
Temple Texas AP report from the Panther Camp Hood newspaper quotes the commanding officer seeking an extension for furlough citing a proverb. The exchange references Romeo and Juliet and the idea of returning after a period away.
Headland Henry County group meets in January with Mrs Arnold presiding. Members answer roll call and discuss plans to improve the club. Officers appoint yearbooks, reports are shared, and Miss Lillian Cox shows a film on the family cow. February meeting at Mrs Carey Jones’s home.
Reports from multiple fronts describe Allied advances around New Britain Madang and Wewak with air and ground assaults against Japanese positions. In Burma, pushes target Akyab Chin hills and Hukawng valley while Chinese forces press to extend routes from Ledo to the Burma road. A Japanese transport carrying POWs reportedly sank near Banten Java with unclear casualties. About 1000 Japanese deaths noted after a river mine incident near Kwelchi China.
Dr M 8 Davie a Dothan physician spoke to the Dothan High School student body praising Roosevelt and Churchill while comparing views on liberal rights. He described Stalin as sphinxlike, urged Bible guidance for youth, and closed with the farmer’s line that you can’t do wrong and get away with it.
Washington A War Production Board announcement states no distilling of new whisky in 1944. WPB Chairman Donald M. Nelson cites ongoing war needs and higher demand for industrial alcohol at synthetic rubber plants as drivers of the policy. Estimated 1944 industrial alcohol retirements at 682 million gallons versus 1942 consumption of 228 million.
More than 400 residents are expected to register in Houston County as the board of registrars met ahead of the February primary to nominate a representative for Alabama's Third Congressional District. By day’s end officials reported 25% of expected registrations counted with the tally near 400 and poll tax records showing several thousand dollars collected.
Winston outlined farm worker deferment figures with about 1,000,000 of 1,700,000 deferrments non fathers and 400,000 under 22. The Tydings Amendment and war unit measures shift deferment rules for essential agricultural work as aim grows to 11,200,000 armed forces by July 1.
A draft of the code is to be presented at the next requiar meeting for final approval and test-minute changes. The State code pertaining to tables of the Road will be incorporated into the City's program along with regulations adopted by the Commission. In addition to thoroughfares already established, other streets in the City have been mapped as thoroughfares and stop signs placed to designate the new cast-up, Beare borough said.
The Navy flying boat Marg, the world’s largest operating airplane, returns to mainland waters after completing a round trip from San Francisco to Honolulu as a military transport.
In Bern Switzerland doctors said Benito Massiniini’s health has worsened in recent weeks. Specialists advised against an operation to remove his general decline and cling to life at Vidla near Come, according to a Geneva source.
Police report recover of gloves and a razor stolen by a sailor at the home of Mrs HC. The suspect, linked to leaving town in civilian clothes, was last seen with clothing and belongings removed. Navy officials list the unnamed man as AWOL.
Johanna Treiber, 51, born in Germany and a nurse, gave up U S citizenship and told reporters she worshiped the ground Hitler walked on though denying a claim she would kiss Hitler’s boot. Assistant U S Attorney Louis M. Hopping quoted her as saying she would be glad to return to Germany and was fond of Germany. Federal Judge Edward J. Molnet cancelled her citizenship, praising her honesty and candor. Deportation not deemed likely.
Soviet forces under Govorov and Meretekov push from Krasnogvardelsk toward Narva while closing on Vtmlosovo. German losses mount as the offensive, now in its fourteenth day, routs divisions and threatens rail links on the Leningrad front. In lower Ukraine Vatutin’s forces hold east of Vinnitsa amid counterattacks as they aim to sever supply routes from the Dnieper to the Odessa corridor.
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Washington report says Bernard Baruch, veteran wartime adviser, is invited by House Chairman Colmer to head a newly formed Economic Planning Committee to steer the nation toward peacetime policy. The committee, replacing the abolished National Resources and Planning Board, includes nine Democrats and eight Republicans and will absorb much of Roosevelt era economic planning work.
Twelve year old Hobby from Ashford high school shows early farming acumen as he feeds and shows two Black Angus steers in heavy and medium classes. He earned third in heavyweight and first in native born at a local show, then plans further entries and profits toward War Bonds while balancing schoolwork and extension service guidance.
The OPA raises cream cheese and several cheeses by a few points and lowers most canned flash to 12 points per pound. Dried beef and some canned meats gain values to 16 and pork sausage and Vienna sausage move up two points. OPA cites February supply at 1.4 billion pounds versus January's 3.6 billion and aims to balance points to cover meat availability without causing shortages.
War era report states a WAC officer died after falling from a cliff near Fort Opisthargs. The tragedy occurred as a search party found his body, with a wife of a local officer noted among witnesses. Fort Ouisethorpe command reported the incident as a soldier’s death in action.
The article notes Argentina's move to cut diplomatic relations with Germany and Japan and hints at a possible lend-lease request. Washington will gauge Buenos Aires progress on uprooting Axis espionage and propaganda as South American policy realigns with the Allies amid tensions with Brazil and the United States.
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