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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1944
Page
1
Voters in Houston County show strong political interest with 468 new registrants surpassing prior years. Delinquent poll tax collections rise as the county anticipates a heavy turnout in May local races and federal runoff contests.
Dies Committee report details long running Axis influence in the United States dating before Pearl Harbor. It cites culture groups youth movements and fronts for pro German and pro Japanese propaganda and espionage. The inquiry says thousands joined swastika displays and some Japanese Americans pledged loyalty to Japan.
Houston County officers and state deputies raided two whiskey stills within 24 hours, seizing about 180 gallons of mash and 454 gallons of menhans ready for distillation. Roy W Wilkinson arrested on liquor law violations and weapons charge. raid near Florida line involved cooperation with federal agents.
In Houston County the War Bond drive neared its quota as hundreds joined a final rally at Dothan High School auditorium. About 80,000 was realized toward the quota. 318,000 in War Bonds were sold during the program. The event featured Ann Baeveg, the Dothan High School band, and war veterans, with Lon Chaney Jr scheduled but absent due to illness.
Labor members of a Presidential committee say U S living costs have risen 42 5 to 43 5 percent since January 11 vs the Bureau of Labor Statistics 234 percent, based on first hand surveys and industry input The dispute centers on data review and final reporting to the President and public. labor leaders urge wage increases to cover rising costs while industry members urge careful consideration of all data before final release.
Poll tax payments reported show 2,630 people had paid by yesterday with about 3,000 expected to pay this year. Tax collector A W Gwaltney warned that Tuesday closes the books and those paying by then will be eligible for the special Primary February 3 to nominate a U S Congressman for Alabama's Third District.
The Army Air Forces will return 70 colleges and 14 civilian contract schools from the college and pilot training programs. Current students finish at their institutions, but no new AAF cadets will be admitted. The move follows General Arnold's plan to shift from training large intakes to replacements as the war continues.
Local draft boards overhauled Selective Service to raise the flow of about 600000 men into the armed services in January and February. New rules require pre induction physicals by Army and Navy doctors at least 71 days before induction. Registrants 18 through 21 lose most occupational deferments unless farming or certifying national need. college deferments tighten.
William Allen White, famed Emporia Gazette editor and prominent journalist, died Saturday in Emporia. He would have turned 76 on February 10, after declining health for over a year and an October operation in Rochester, Minnesota. His wife Sally Lindsau White and son William White survived him.
Washington AP report surveys 33 Senate contests noting no clear Republican majority and that 22 Democratic and 11 Republican seats likely to be defended. It lists six governors as potential candidates with notable incumbents and vacancies, including three Democrats who said they would not run.
AP dispatch from Washington details a new government drive led by Uncle Sam to recruit 200000 more women into military and essential civilian roles. Officials cite apathy and demand broader manpower across WAC WAVES SPARS WASP and allied services, highlighting current totals and overseas strength amid wartime needs.
Soviet forces pressed in northern Ukraine and neared the Estonian border while Moscow said the Moscow Leningrad railway was cleared. In the south, a German counterattack driven back with 2200 enemy deaths as Soviets withdrew to stronger defensive positions near Vinniten and Novosckoliiki, about 70 miles from the Latvian line.
Allied advances along the Italian front push British troops to 18 miles from Rome and American units to artillery range near Criterna 14 miles northeast of Anzio. Headquarters said fighting noise reaches Nazi-held Rome. Air strikes hit German positions around Criterna and its long concrete runway and facilities.
Allied air forces across Italy report 36 German planes downed in recent actions, raising the two day total destroyed to 68. Friday sky battles near the Rome beachhead were the fiercest in the Mediterranean since North Africa, with over 100 Allied operations and a 7 to 1 destruction ratio amid driving rain.
Roustin County Democratic Executive Committee, in a called meeting at the county courthouse, fixed primary filing fees: Superintendent of Education 60, Court of Common Pleas 20, Justice of Peace 1, Constable 1, Board of Education 10, Coroner 5. Incumbents include Superintendent Golfron Baxter and Board of Education members C Q Adams, Ashford, J M Meadows, Gordon, with Judge Lawrence T Oakley seeking another term. Also elected are precinct officials for the voting machine at Webb. names listed as Ney M Wedema Shelby Thomas J L Wheley HM Raswies.
Pacific forces launched a major strike against Japanese Marshall Island bases. Carrier task forces hit Majap, Wotje, and Kwajalein atolls, with PM air and Navy planes destroying about 420 enemy fighters this month. Rabaul’s fate was conceded as Tokyo warned the fortress may fall, while losses and a new carrier report awaited.
USO marks its third anniversary with programs expanding from a single idea to a nationwide network of nearly 3,000 clubs and services. Open houses will be held February 4 and the following week at USO facilities nationwide as Jaren Mistovsky explains the group’s origins and servic e for armed forces off-duty hours.
London reports 1 206 tons of bombs dropped on Frankfurt by more than 1 500 Allied planes in daylight. The raid, part of a two night assault to disrupt Berlin defenses, saw heavy losses for the Allies and significant German damage. Delayed explosives and leaflets of the Atlantic Charter were used.
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