06 Jun 1944
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1944
Page
1
President Koosevak writes a wartime prayer praising Allied forces and asks Americans to join in daily prayer for strength, unity, and victory. The address emphasizes faith, perseverance, and support for armed forces, seeking a just peace with global unity and freedom.
Two groups depart for physical examinations at Fort McClellan as Hovaton County maintains draft readiness. Board Three lists registrants Jessa Loraine Fears and others aged over twenty six, while Board Two includes Wilmer Anderson and several others. Some names reflect transfers from Columbus and other areas.
Federal Judge Charles B. Kenver today sentenced Talmadege Todd of Coffee County to two years in the custody of the attorney general for failing to report for Induction. Todd pleaded not guilty as a jury returned a directed verdict of guilty. He claimed to be an ordained minister of Jehovah's Witnesses and had signed a statement refusing to serve in the Army as a conscientious objector.
MOSCOW RP Russian armies were mobilizing to strike as part of a joint eastward effort to crush Germany with a major blow from the east, while Gen Eisenhower’s invasion from the west and Gan Alexander’s thrust up Italy drive the war. The Northwest France invasion was long sought as the second front, a matter of high political urgency noted by Stalin and Western leaders.
Mrs J E Woodham, ninety, of 300 1-2 South Oates street, died Monday at her son R E Woodham’s home in Chipley Florida after several weeks illness. She was a Bree Will Baptist Church member. Funeral services Tuesday at 2 30 p m at Kingey Baptist Church with Rev Bam Reeves officiating. Burial will be in Kingey cemetery, Ward Wilson directing. Survived by two daughters Mrs J Smith of Do Than and Mrs Kirkland of Lynn Haven, four sons J C Woodham of Cottonwood, W T Woodham of Mothan, R E Woodham of Chipley, Ed Woodham of Dothan, a sister Mrs Nancy Scarbrough of Newton, Alabama, and thirty grandchildren.
Allied forces under Eisenhower began landing on the northern coast of France with heavy naval and air support. Parachute and glider assaults preceded the main landings as German defenses, though strong, faced a massive barrage of bombardment and sea power. Churchill hailed the operation as complex and pivotal, while reports noted many unannounced airborne drops and ongoing combat across a broad front from Cherbourg to Le Havre.
Dewan residents were urged to pray for soldiers as invasion began. About 100 gathered at First Presbyterian pre-dawn for hymns and scripture, with services at Episcopal Church of the Nativity, Saint Columba Catholic Church, Temple Emannu Temple Emmanu El, and Temple Emane Ft planning prayers for armed forces.
Mrs. Mary Jane Little, eighty seven, died early today at her grandson Fred Little’s home on West Adams Street after a long illness. Short services were held at Ward-Wilson chapel with funeral services planned in Balma tomorrow. Surviving are four grandchildren and a daughter-in-law, plus three forest grandchildren.
The two state liquor outlets in Dothan closed today along with other Alabama stores by order from Governor Chauncey Sparks honoring the start of Europe’s liberation. ABC officials in Dothan said Montgomery notified them no liquor shipments would be sent from the state warehouse today. Supply deliveries arrive each Tuesday.
Recorder J L Vaughn imposed stricter punishment on three women labeled repeaters in Recorders Court. Second offenders faced 27 dollar fines and sixty day sentences in the county jail, unlike first offenders who typically receive 27 dollars and 30 days. The trio were reportedly out with soldiers at arrest.
Number 24 continues from page one listing charges including operating a dance hall on Sunday aiding and abetting prostitution and use of vehicle without permission. It notes fines collected totaling 328 credited to those serving sentences and 47 appealed to a higher court.
The War Finance Committee and President Rawling McKinney authorized an immediate check to cover a shortfall in the June 12 bond drive. Current funds stood at 30 ex of Type 1 plus additional money needed to finance forthcoming expenses.
Parish event announced by Rev G Ralph Madson will be held today at Portora Fair at 7 pm for members of the Patecanal Church of the Nativity.
Ashford unveils a new tomato marketing system at the freight station with local growers and Florida experts guiding grading packing and crates. John McEwen from Wauchula Fla arrives to manage the market while farmers display crates trucks haul in tomatoes and buyers plan pink ripening for distant markets.
Veterans describe the landing craft flotillas and crews that supported the assault in the war zones. They recount landing ships, landing craft, tanks, and other vessels forming a vast, precarious fleet. Sailors and soldiers worked together to clear obstacles, tend the wounded, and establish beachhead communications under fire.
The text outlines Allied preparations before the invasion of North France and Belgium. It notes extensive air attacks at 1800 feet to tree tops, targeting bases, rail yards, bridges, and gun emplacements, with speeds of 400 to 500 mph. England houses vast stockpiles and assembly of troops, with secure zones and restricted access.
Enthusiasm runs high as the Ashford market expects success to repeat with Highton tomatoes and other truck crops to be sold this year and in coming years, reflecting optimism in processing system improvements and ongoing operations.
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