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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1944
Page
2
Grover Bradley faces assault and battery charges after allegedly striking two women Saturday in the eastern sections of the city. He was released on bail, with no address listed. The victims were identified only as a shock and the sheriff’s office cited no serious injuries or full details of the incident.
President Roosevelt discussed refugee flows and camp capacity, noting increases from 25 000 to 40 000 for camps and new havens along the Mediterranean. He said he knew nothing of any Congress bill to create free ports of entry for refugees to the United States and indicated most refugees in New York would come from the Mediterranean region.
Fragmented OCR notes list two days Sunday and Monday June 11 12 at a venue named Rup ture and Mouton Hotel Dethen with unclear details about an event. Mentions scientists, a legal action without charge, and a directed arrival operation. Names and places appear partially distorted.
Fifth Army moves north toward Rome with gains near Sutri and Tivoli while Eighth Army pushes along the Tiber east side. Destruction ranges from 195 vehicles to 28 rail cars as Allied air and ground forces target supply lines from Monterratoando to Tarquinia and Ci Vitela Roveto. American field guns from Anzio shell the German rear guard near Tarquinia amid a cautious, attritional advance.
Byrd the regimental supply officer commands Headquarters and Service Company from Dothan. First Lieutenant Alto Lee TL assists with transportation duties alongside First Lieutenant Roy O. Hill and Lieutenant Joho R. Adkins as transportation officer.
Eyewitness report describes German fortifications along the shore with reinforced walls and concrete blockhouses. Lt Carl W. Oelze captures two reluctant German youths, while snipers infiltrate at night and Allied ships, destroyers, and bulldozers clear the beach.
Allied aircraft and armor pressed the fight between Caen and Bayeux as Canadian forces moved through wooded farmlands and forced German units from towns. Berlin said Caen remained in German hands as weather hampered invasions but air power hit rail hubs and airfields with 127000 missions reported.
Number 30 continues page one coverage as Saturday morning play starts at nine with Young Presa Thornton the club champion teeing off along with Gardner Dickenson of Macon Jimmy Brennan Pat Poyner and Frank Evans of Dothan. New entrants Griffin and Tallahassee rivalries promise spectacular rounds as qualifying closes at six. Wartime bonds prizes await winners runners up and consolation victors reflecting the club's policy.
Abbeville resident William Fred Wood died in Lafayette Alabama after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 4 p.m. at Abbeville Baptist Church with Rev Mark A Lower officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Beulah Mortuary directing.
United States Deputy Clerk J W Dagghiry said Wallace Byrd Harrison of Dothan was arrested for probation violation under a judge s warrant issued by Federal Judge Charles B Kennamer. Harrison was placed on five years probation after paying a 150 dollar fine for theft of government property. He appeared in Federal court and was placed on probation, then rearrested on a minor charge. He is to have a hearing tomorrow before Judge Kennamer in Montgomery.
Judge Posner opposes relaxing absentee ballot rules citing irregularities in recent returns. Grand jury urges adherence to older methods for ballot applications. Attorney general ruling, not mere statements, would shape future guidance. Probate judges face pressure to loosen limits so military voters or others may obtain ballots.
Officials outlined an 11 am parade after a sky review of Napier Field planes. The half mile march starts West Main street and winds through Oates Crawford Foster Adams St Andrews Malin, ending near the courthouse. The Dothan Chamber of Commerce will fund the reviewing stand and coordinate with authorities. Public urged to keep streets clear for the event.
Sergeant Hugh Stephenson son of Mr and Mrs H D Stephenson 804 South Bt Andrews Street has been promoted to Staff Sergeant while serving with the Red Raiders heavy bombardment outfit of the Fifth Air Force in New Gaines An aerial engineer gunner he has been overseas since January previously worked for a local motor company and later the civil service
The Chamber of Commerce announced that two clubs the Lions and the Exchange will distribute over $200 set aside for recreation programs in Dothan. W. C. Faulkner and Arthur D Ussery led committees that released the park kitty to sponsor teen age and playground projects. Directors approved an intended split to the Exchange Club and Lions Club with Faulkner and Ussery disbursing funds.
Mrs Eldora Phillips Dansby thirty one died yesterday afternoon in Blamville after a long illness. Funeral services were held at Elamville Baptist Church with Rev. Clayton Deeke officiating. Burial in the church cemetery with Headland Mortuary in charge. Surviving are husband Morrell Dansby. parents G W Phillips and wife of Elamville. two daughters Barbare Jean and Martha Dansby. a son Billy Dansby. six brothers Bascomb Moody Gullis Phillips of Eufaula Sturgeon Phillips Loulaville and G W Duncan Phillips of Wlamville. three sisters Mrs Nat Williams Clayton Mrs Mason Williams Midway and Mrs M E Robinette Elsmville.
Napier Field unveils The Napier Minstrel of 184 opening the Fifth War Loan Drive. A cast of over forty officers and enlisted men perform with the Airliners Orchestra, directed by Lt R Richards. Col James L Daniel Jr commends the effort and urges full support for the bond drive.
Jame, L Burleson and John PD. Folmar from the district Farm Security Administration office in Troy inspected Farm Ownership units in Houston County yesterday. They were accompanied by Houston County Farm Ownership committee members and County FSA supervisor L. G. Nichols.
Authorities say the ongoing program for building units costing over the $2000 ceiling will be brought under the new setup. They anticipate permission to continue work under Federal authorization and supervision.
William Johnson of Benny County Nexgro was arrested yesterday and held for Hasry County officers on a felee pretense charge. Johnson was taken into custody by Special investigat KR Kalcht and later released on deed. Officers said they did not know details in connection with the case.
Commissioner Clyde L. Coa announced county health officials will cooperate with the City sanitation department to curb garbage disposal problems in Dolnan. The health department will ensure proper removal from covered containers, marking general improvement since the downtown waste ordinance. The Retail Merchant Association will promote uniform trash containers for downtown firms and urge compliance.
The German controlled Calais radio said the Allied units in Normandy include U S First and Fourth Infantry divisions, 23rd Infantry, 506th Parachute, and British Sixth Airborne, with Arromanches and Canadian units. The First Division recalls its World War I record and its North African campaigns ending Hitler’s hopes.
The Mata Democratic executive committee rules Negrons be excluded from the July 4 primary on sectarian grounds, asserting the action violates basic constitutional rights guaranteed by the government. The fall committee of the district party supports the ruling and cites legal concerns about equal protection and party regulations.
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