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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1944
Page
3
A school district official announced a contract to close corridors at Highland School. The superintendent said the work could be completed before the building opens for students in September.
The text outlines a two phase approach to talks involving Britain the United States and Russia, then the United States Britain and China. It quotes Fulls on Russia willing to cooperate for international security and notes the cost of deploying American troops abroad at about a barrel of oil every three days.
Reported notes describe a Dothan Pilot Club regular meeting held at a local hotel with members and guests in attendance. The record mentions a bowl game and a fundraising element with pieques and other items, including donations and auction-style contributions.
Willie Bell, a Black man, pleaded guilty to possession of an illegal still in Houston Circuit Court. Judge D. C. Halstead placed him on two years probation after granting the petition following the guilty plea.
Contested 1932 Democratic nominating round sees Wallace opposition from Byrnes and Barkley allies while Roosevelt crowds votes through the national convention. Southern bloc moves to press for policy shifts including racial planks as Wallace's renomination faces defeat risk.
West of St Lo American forces pushed 1000 yards south along the Vire river in the past 24 hours. The German salient north of the town faced possible isolation as two bridges existed across the Vire from the town to American positions. U S Army engineers closed the Vire locks, flooding the escape routes and reversing prior German inundation of the valley.
The Marianna All-Stars defeated the Army team from Camp Rucker 7 to 0 at Waregrass Stadium. Browning pitched brilliantly for the All-Stars while the Flyers struggled to push across runs. The game featured notable base stealing by Reiman and stout defense, ending with a challenged rematch set for July 26.
Health officials released June counts for communicable diseases in Houston County totaling 96 cases. Notable items include 45 honkworm, 54 gonor rhes, and 82 Influenza with other diseases such as diphtheria 1, malaria 8, syphilis 14, typhoid fever 3, typhus fever 10, and granuloma 1. The six month breakdown shows influenza 82 and poliomyelitis not counted this month.
Police Chief J. E. Craughon announced that several officers who passed exams to operate the department two way radio system have been licensed. Barney Patterson was the first to receive his license from the Federal Communications Commission, with ten officers examined by H. B. Mondy of the Alabama State Highway Patrol in Dothan.
The piece notes stores selling paper dolls, story books, paint and other toys to keep youths at home during a polio scare. It cites Dr. Burkett urging two main precautions: keep children under 16 at home and isolate any child with fever or elevated temperature from the rest of the family.
Rep Geo Andrews visits to address civic groups in Utah Emerprue Eufaula Mid way Oprhka and Auburn during district tour. He will cover naval personnel coverage, GI reform bill, and insurance bill while outlining Comgretette entrance and related topics.
AP dispatch reports Chinese press without confirmation say China started counter drives along the Peiping Hankow rail line and to sweep the Canton Hankow runway back into Hunan Province. They claim Hengyang remains under their control as they push toward Le Yang near Hengyang and attacked Honan, while Lt Gen Wells says American fliers turned back raiders and shot down five enemy planes. Stilwell’s communique notes bombs missed, but six enemy fighters were destroyed next day with no American losses.
Commissioner Coe lauds Fire Department under acting Chief Jay Johnson for improved efficiency. He highlights the building inspection program to prevent fires and property loss and notes ongoing training and drills to boost fire fighting methods and safety.
The Houston Circuit Court for civil cases adjourned after two days in session without a trial. The calendar included twenty one cases set for trial while many were continued dismissed or settled out of court.
War labor, manpower, and wage stabilizaton act proposals spark party platform work led by John R Suman of the National Association of Manufacturers. Truman predicts a roughly 3000 word platform as delegates dispute race plank wording with northern and southern factions. Meanwhile U S milk production under Lend Lease appears limited and North Africa relief escalates with Raseline and ammunition consignments. Hospital ships aid the amphibious campaign and evacuate the wounded back to port for hospitals.
Fragmentary OCR text describes movements near Brest Litovsk with references to troops, mule transport, and distances. Mentions Soviet columns, a large number of soldiers, and a general push two days earlier. Uncertain due to garbled source.
In Dothan the paper salvage drive pushes residents to gather magazines books newspapers and boxes for collection Thursday. Arthur Johnson and City officials urge thorough home searches and note trucks will visit every garbage point starting early Thursday morning with pickups at regular collection sites Wednesday night.
Allied air force reports ninth Mosquito raid on Berlin since Normandy invasion. Bomber sweep over France hit 18 bridges, six more than first announced. Flying bombs sporadically in southern England with casualties in London shelter. Eden says no secret session on robots and will publish bombing casualty totals monthly.
Heavy fighting continues as French hold positions after repelling night assaults. Germans counterattack with 300 men and tanks toward Ponsacco but fail. Americans advance east of Ponsacco into Palaia and seize villages Livorno area including Pieve Vecchia Orciano Piazza Crespina Borgo and Lari. German casualties force withdrawal and reorganization of three Nazi divisions. In Naples France develops semaphore use in Napoleon era.
City officials will require meter readers to wear uniforms and badges to protect staff from false charges and provide easy identification while reading meters across the city. Scarborough said jackets will be issued soon and that police department members will also wear identifying garments.
A massive blast at Port Chicago Naval Ammunition Depot caused extensive damage and numerous casualties. Navy crews, Coast Guard units, and nearby communities responded quickly as hospitals flooded with injured sailors and civilians. Investigations, led by Navy and FBI agents, focus on cause while rescue efforts continued amid destroyed ships, oil slicks, and harbor hazards.
Farmers in Houston County face cutworm damage across the county with two Clark farm fields heavily infested. Local extension agent Ruffin recommends Cryolite plus lead arsenate as a protective treatment, applied without mixing, and notes large worms die in three to four days while smaller worms persist ten to twelve days. Smaller worms are found near root during late afternoon and early morning, with most feeding at night.
Cpl John Hulon Halstead of the U S Marines wrote to his parents from the southwest Pacific disclosing his participation in the Battle of Saipan. He is the son of Mr and Mrs J H Halstead of Dothan. He has been overseas since November 1943.
During the Salerno landings in Italy, routine units lobbed artillery shells ashore in support of ground forces at a rate of six thousand to ten thousand per day.
A medicated powder soothes itchy minor skin rashes and absorbs moisture on the skin. The product, marketed for broad relief, contains common soothing ingredients and is described as helping many families.
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