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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1945
Page
2
A archived wartime summary notes massive production figures for the U S military during a defense program phase. It cites amounts of rifles rounds and grenades, plus naval vessels and fortifications, reflecting a strong national mobilization and industrial output.
The second quarterly conference of the Taylor charge, Methodist Church, will be held at Piney Grove church on the Panama City highway Saturday. Dr. S. M. Baker, district superintendent, will deliver the sermon. Luncheon will be served at church grounds, followed by a business session. All members are urged to attend.
From Page One in an arc to Patawan. More than 3,000 U S troops of the 503rd Parachute Regiment and elements of the 245 Division nearly wipe out a Japanese garrison twice their size to open Manila Bay. MacArthur reports 4,213 dead Japanese on Corregidor with hundreds more in tunnels and caves. American losses total 136 killed, 331 wounded, eight missing. Luzon east of Manila grows rugged as Yank divisions meet stronger enemy resistance. in Nueva Ecija province, Caraballo Mountains forces repel a Japanese counterattack.
Sheriff Farmer said he surprised Bedsole and his wife at a still. Mrs Bedsole was arrested while her husband fled. Culbreth later took Bedsole to Malone to catch a bus. Culbreth bonded out on two $500 bonds. Technical Sergeant James M Hall of Webb route one is admitted to the AAF Regional and Convalescent Hospital in Miami Beach for treatment and observation per the public relations office.
Denson R. Cannon, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Cannon of 502 Dust Street, has completed an intensive course of basic engineering training at the service school, Great Lakes, according to an announcement today.
President Roosevelt outlines Yalta aims and Poland boundary terms while stressing unity of the Big Three and France. He notes a future world security council framework, disarmament, and reparations, insisting on swift, just punishment for Nazi crimes and preservation of German culture.
Muss Llewellyn Espyst chaired the Wednesday session as the Exchange Club met to review a book. Members opened with their regular business, then settled in for the program of entertainment and discussion.
Clara Mae McClendon of Duinan ban filed a $10,000 damages suit against Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Lue in the Lane Building. She alleges a stair step broke causing a 15 foot fall, resulting in a broken ankle and multiple bruises and abrasions, due to negligent maintenance.
Four Dothan Scouts were approved for advancement at last night’s Board of Reviews held at the Lions Club Scout cabin. Charles Lewis of Troop 22 and Palmer Brooke of Troop 38 reached Star rank, while Billy Gregory and Wallace A. Harrison of Troop 2 earned Life badges. Harrison also passed merit badge tests in public health safety and featherwork. Revs G. Ralph Madeon and R. Whit Ring served on the board.
Members of the Dothan Lions Club and guests from at least nine out of town clubs will meet for their annual banquet at the Houston Hotel dining room tonight at 6 PM. W L Hammond district governor from Mobile will speak, with a musical program to follow a dance at the Country Club.
The Blue Network reported Tokyo broadcasts claiming Allied ships massing at the British-held West Burma port Axkyab. The 14th American Air Force in China and Chinese air forces are said to be reinforced. Technical Sergeant James T. McSpadden, formerly Napier Field, transferred to Boeing Aircraft School in Seattle. his wife will live with her parents in here. Sergeant McSpadden is the son of Mr and Mrs BR McSpadden of Cleveland Tennessee. Also, Pre. Carlos Roberts, son of Mr. and Mrs. C E Roberts, Enterprise Route 1, returned to the United States after 37 months in the Pacific with an infantry unit.
The speaker warned that Germany could never pay and stressed that the German people should not starve or become a burden on the world. He underscored a humanitarian concern while addressing reparations and economic penalties.
Durwood P Vann, son of Mr and Mrs HOP Venu of De Tasmutewo, was killed in action near Luzon on February 11. The Army lists him as a member of the Chemical Battalion. Surviving are his wife Pauline, and Kenneth and Edna of Columbus, Ga. The death was announced by the department, with several Texas and overseas postings noted.
Russian forces continued a broad advance across the eastern front with gains along Rokossovsky’s line and from Bublitz toward the Baltic. Moscow credited several towns captured and hundreds of German troops killed or taken, while German broadcasts warned of danger to Berlin’s southeastern defenses.
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden told the Commons that plans are ready for Reich press and radio control as Germany falls. He urged Austrians to sever ties with Nazism and said a free independent Austria should be restored. He announced a Commonwealth meeting in London before April 25 ahead of the San Francisco world security conference.
Navy officials disclosed the loss of three ships including the salvage vessel Extratier, reportedly sunk or damaged in a hostile action. Washington sources confirm the incident and ongoing investigations.
Number 11 reports plastered German retreat lines and troop movements from Neuss to the Moselle ahead of the VU. Third Army drives launch Havocs Invaders and Marauders, 875 strong, blasting eight communication centers and three bridges from northwest of Cologne to west of Coblenz. Berlin faced RAF Mosquito raids for the ninth straight night with no blockbusters.
Disagreement arises among Senate Republicans led by Senator Vandenberg of Michigan, chair of the Republican Conference, Taft of Ohio, head of the party’s steering committees, White of Maine as minority leader, and Wherry of Nebraska, signaling factional tensions within the GOP.
Morton E. Bivlerman of Dothan route five was officially awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Cornell University last week. He majored in psychology and also holds a BA from New York University earned in 1841 and an MA from Columbia University earned in 1942.
An unclear OCR fragment references an entry landing and a central action around Burma, containing distorted terms. It mentions a timing near two o clock and a meeting or event linked to a person or organization, but essential names and places are not decipherable.
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