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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1944
Page
8
Russian forces push across the Vistula toward Warsaw as German lines near key rail hubs crumble. Reports state encirclements and breakthroughs around Riga and Dvinsk while German and Austrian units brace along East Prussia front.
Fragmentary report describes Allied and German forces clashing in France near St Lo with heavy street fighting and tanks. Mentions Rommel units, Russian forces advancing toward Berlin, and aerial operations around strategic river lines and Polish positions in late war maneuvers.
The Unspecified Press notes Adolf Hitler style mobilization rumors in Europe while U S Senate race results show Cotton Ed Smith trailing Gov. Olin D Johnston in the South. Arkansas sits with Hattie Caraway far behind in renomination, as Rep. J W Fulbright leads in the state.
Adolf Hitler edges toward a general mobilization of manpower in Europe under Nazi control as Goebbels, named Reichs commissar for total mobilization, prepares a radio address and Goering is made ministerial defense chairman.
Pressed by stay-in strikes at Brewster Aircraft and other plant disruptions, about 150 war industry cut backs occurred. Of these, 143 involved no employment problems as workers shifted to other war work. seven did affect jobs, with only one unauthorized strike at Worthington Pump Machinery in Holyoke. WPB formed a joint staff to decide which plants should halt production if needed, balancing costs and local labor conditions.
Farm agent C M Ling warns Houston County peanut growers of a rising caterpillar threat. The leaf worm appears earlier than expected, with infestations in multiple fields, risking a ruined crop unless control measures and poisoning equipment are ready. Planes will dust fields if outbreaks occur. growers urged to inspect fields and pull up affected plants as needed.
James A. Simpson Birmingham attorney who failed in Alabama Democratic primary for Senate says he spent 2257.55 on his campaign. He acted as his own committee and took no contributions. He denies large sums were spent by him, notes a Citizen’s Campaign Committee may have contributed less than his opponent. Green says the inquiry into campaign expenses is routine.
A tropical storm near Jamaica may have reached hurricane force as it moved northwest at about 38 miles per hour. The center was in the Caribbean Sea roughly 110 miles south of Port au Prince Haiti, with strong winds and warnings urging precautions.
Allied air forces, including bombers and fighter-bombers, again hit German positions in Normandy and across the Reich. RAF sorties hit Stuttgart and northern France targets while Berlin and other cities faced Mosquito attacks. Weather worsened with low clouds as German defenses fought back with night raids on London.
Democratic Senators push a permanent Federal commission on fair employment practices for Negroes and other minorities and plan hearings after Congress reconvenes. Senator Chavez says Republicans seek Negro support, as Congress funds FEPC for another year despite southern opposition to ending the agency.
Broward White, 17, pleaded guilty before Federal Judge Charles Kennamer in Montgomery to delinquency related to theft of government property from a freight car in Dothan. A detainer was issued against Forrester, who was returned to Kolby Prison after parole revocation, per FBI Agent R. Abbaticenio. White is placed on probation until 21 with possible suspension if he enters military service.
AP war report says U S forces pressed a fiery siege around Orote Peninsula behind Port Apra as Japanese holdouts struggle with bombardment. Corresponder Al Dopkina notes many Japanese leaping into the sea and claims all troops at beachheads wiped out with no air over the area since July 4.
Gov Thomas E Dewey and Gov Joan Bricker the Republican ticket leaders prepare in Albany to discuss campaign strategy election issues and the forthcoming GOP governors conference in St Louis Also to map speaking parts and roles after the Chicago convention and prior to the St Louis talks.
President C H Adams of the Chamber of Commerce urged the board to back establishing Dothan as the headquarters for gas and mineral exploration in the Wiregrass region. He noted thousands of leased acres in Houston County and northwest Florida and highlighted Dothan’s central location and benefits to both citizens and firms. Some majors have shown interest while others carry out operations via subsidiaries or speculative ventures.
Congressional sources said Fred M. Vinson, director of economic stabilization, told tobacco growers and warehousemen that he could not grant a two cent increase in leaf tobacco ceiling prices. The talks followed promises of a thorough study by Vinson as southern growers pressed for higher ceilings, with markets potentially closed to force action.
A Birmingham group of anti-administration Democrats formed the American Democratic Party last night and set August 4 for a state convention to name presidential electors pledged to a Democrat other than Roosevelt. Fred Rucker led the meeting and said the party aims to challenge CIO-dominated politics. The off the record gathering was closed to the press.
AP dispatch says Chinese forces broke into Leiyang, a rail hub, retook part of the city after a weeks long drive that bypassed Hengyang. Bitter fighting centered around Hengyang 34 miles north as Japanese and Chinese positions stabilized, with both sides claiming gains and heavy pressure remaining.
Allied and German forces clash along a widening front south of the Arno near Pisa and Florence. Eighth Army advances within eight miles of Florence. Fifth Army near Pisa consolidates gains south of the Arno as air and artillery actions intensify.
A Birmingham police and FBI statement announced the arrest of a 28-year-old defense worker in the slaying of George Nolan Goatley, a sandwich shop operator in suburban West End. Suspect James Archie Simpson Jr., formerly of Tuscaloosa, was captured by FBI in Los Angeles and held on 10000 bond for fleeing across state lines to evade prosecution. A murder warrant was sworn by Birmingham officers during the investigation.
Allied forces breached the first German defenses four miles deep west of St Lo and pushed into Mangny as infantry and Sherman tanks surged forward on a wide front. The drive, supported by heavy artillery and air power, shattered armor and fortified positions along the St Lo-Periers line, with gains north and south and continued advances near Marigny and La Chapelle En-Juger amid fierce fighting.
Atlanta receives two hundred veterans from the Southwest Pacific on special troop trains. Among them are 12 from Miami recruited in January for a 28 day furlough honoring William McCarthy, former Marine and police chief. Marines recall early Pacific battles and express relief to be home.
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