Red Army advances threaten Romanian border in Ukraine
Dispatches report the Red Army driving toward Kusania and near Tarnopol as a major Odessa to Warsew rail hub remains under siege. The offensive stretches through Besht and Tarno, with large forces crossing from Mancow toward the border, while bridges and lines anchor the advance.
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London
Grego & Sanukev
Odes
Mancow
Odessa-Lerow-Warsew
Volo- Narkevich
Rugeiance
Red Army
Kusania
Bennet
Tarnopol
Dechiok
Farazh
Bes
Tarno
NEA Telephoto
Ukrainep
Gregory K. Zhukov
Odessa-Lwow
Volochtsk
Volochisk
Russia
Rumania
Cross Drive Off To Slow In Houston
The Houston Chapter of the American Red Cross war fund drive opened slowly with few solicitors. F Z Doak blamed weather while predicting better results if warm days return. Committees total 27 with 24 volunteers, aiming for a county response. Gifts committee reports progress but project goal remains $83,000. No. 93 on Page 3.
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Houston
The
American Cross
F. Z. Doak
Doak
Rey
Hill
Sperlay
Foley
Goa
World Today Aerial Bombardment Reports In Europe
Military dispatches indicate heavy Allied air activity over Europe with U S bombers sustaining losses. RAF night sorties targeted western fronts while British and American forces report defense successes against attacks near Rome and in allied sectors.
Traffic Conditions in City Improve Report Shows
Police chief J E Draughon’s monthly report to Commissioner Clyde L Coe shows Dothan traffic offenses fell in February from January totals with 588 total offenses vs 680. Highlights include 430 driving with license or intoxicated cases in January and February totals including public drunkenness disorderly conduct gaming and weapons offenses. Fines collected by the City Recorder totaled 5527 55 with street fines 129 and appeals 29. The monthly reporting policy began after Draughon’s October appointment.
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Clyde L. Coe
Public Health
Erafety
Seid
Draughon
City Recorder
Coe
Army Officer Talks To Dothan High Girls
Captain Kenneth Marshall of the Army Service Forteng, Civil Services Administration, spoke with Dothan High School's graduating class. He discussed clerical and stenographic job prospects after graduation and noted civilian Army headquarters positions available if they pass Civil Service exams.
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Dothan High School
Kenneth Marshall
Army Service Forteng
Civil Services Administration
Washington, D. C
Maranall
Pentagon
Army
Civil Service
Storm leaves Alabama dead and injured across counties
A severe storm system swept Alabama causing at least five deaths and over 40 injuries. Tornadoes damaged Pine Grove and Lavern areas, destroying homes and a garage. Victims include James Groover and Jimmy Mitchell, with extensive property losses tallied in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Birmingham
Alabama
James T. Groover
Jimmy Mitchell
Pine Grove
James F. Wood
Lueverne
BR. F. Kennedy
Mobile
Earl J. Dodge
Bt. Elmo
Mitchell
Red Cross
Gedaden
Hoat
Albertville
Groover
San Mountain Infirmary
Quilla Groover
R. D. Carlton
Vet Hospitalization To His Peak in 1975
Washington AP report notes that veterinary hospitalizations reached a peak in 1975 as health officials detail rising admissions. The piece outlines factors driving the surge and potential policy responses.
Houston County Judge urges probe of primary irregularities
Circuit Judge D C Halstead told the Houston County grand jury to thoroughly investigate reports of irregularities in the February 3 congressional primary. He stated the county is not the “greatest sinner” and warned that outside groups may be trying to shift blame onto Houston County for districtwide misconduct.
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Deastor
Houston County
Grand Jury
D. C. Halstead
George W. Andrews
Union Springs
Halstead
Veterans service groups push adjusted compensation bill
Washington AP veterans groups including Veterans of Foreign Wars Army and Navy Union Disabled American Veterans Military Order of the Purple Heart and Regular Veterans Association back an adjusted compensation bill. It would grant daily home service credits and overseas credits up to 3500 to 4500 yearly, with an extra 500 for wounded. most above 300 would be paid as tax free government bonds bearing 3 percent simple interest first five years then 3 percent compound for the next five. Bondholders could withdraw up to one fifth in five years.
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Washington
Congress
Veterans of Foreign Ware
Army and Navy Union
Disabled American Veterans
Military Order of the Purple Heart
Regular Veterans Association
Johnson
D-Colo
Senate
Military
Prrailebila
Hovze
Bonda
Banda
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Disabled Americans Veterans
Regular Veterans’ Association
Lesineki
Allied push toward Los Negros in renewed Pacific drive
Allied troops advance toward Japanese positions on Los Negros Island in the Admiralty group as Momote airfield remains under control after a February landing. American forces also execute an amphibious move behind Japanese lines near Saidor, while bombing campaigns target Madang and Bougainville in the broader Southwest Pacific theater.
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Allied Headquarters
Southwest Pacific
United States
Los Negros Island
Admiralty Group
Bismarck Sea
Momote
Momote Airfield
Douglas MacArthur
New Guinea
52Nd Division
Saidor
Madang
Bougeinville Island
Solomons
Empress Augusta Ey
Arti
Communications Hit As Winds And Rain Sweep Dothan
A heavy rain and windstorm cut long distance telephone service in Dothan and disrupted local lines, leaving parts of the city without power. Officials reported ongoing efforts to restore normal facilities as The Eagle went silent amid the blackout.
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Dothan
Eagle
Napier Field Delivers News To Dothan During Storm Blackout
Napier Field aircraft recovered wire service copies for The Eagle after ground transport failed due to weather. Col J L Dante Jr coordinated, and Lieut Col Herman Harris and Capt William Jones flew from Maxwell at 10 45 am to retrieve Associated Press news. The plane landed at Napier by 11 20 am and copy was sent to The Eagle via dukomatite. Winds disrupted Birmingham links and a turn to No. 4 on Page 2 followed.
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Napier
Napier Field
Eegte
Associated Press
Montgomery
Dothan
Eagle
J. L. Dante, Jr
Mapier
Maxwell Field
Daniel
Maxwell
Herman Harris
Wiliam Jones
Noapier
Dukomatite
Resolution To Continue OPA Faces House Clash
Washington AP report says a resolution to continue the Office of Price Administration likely will appear within days. The move draws fierce Republican opposition and potential Democratic support as Congress debates keeping price controls amid inflation fears and subsidy arguments.
U S Sub Warfare May Determine Pacific War Outcome
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz told reporters in Washington that American submarines are crippling Japanese shipping and may soon decide the war’s course in the Pacific. He said a major early engagement with the Japanese fleet could be advantageous, while cautioning about renewed submarine threats.
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Washington
Chester W. Nimits
The
Pacific Meet
Nature Atoll
Marshall Isanda
Pacific
U. S
Najura
Chester W. Nim‘itz
Japan
Nimitz
Tara
Daniels Citasion Movement Cancelled
Washington AP reports a new drive by a presidential aide to target Senate reform and press for a resignation amid alleged administration influence. An aide testified before the Senate Webb committee, detailing plans and possible appointments, while officials dispute the motives and outcomes.
Allies Push Gains In Burma Amid River Crossing Setbacks
Allied forces in Burma drive on after capturing two strongholds in northern Burma. American and Chinese troops repulse Japanese river crossings near the Nambyu, with the communique noting heavy Japanese losses and gains including Walawhum and Maungkwan. British lines repel raids west of the Mayu range as air strikes hit targets across Burma.
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New Delhi
Burma
Joseph W. Sbulwell
Maungkwan
U. S
Walawhum
Hukawng
Mal Agkwan
Sum Prabum
Waglern
Mayu Range
Maungdaw
Kaladan
Chin Hills
Bundey
Armnka
Haladan
Chilihilla
Chindwin
Bhamo
Heno
Overseas Soldier Describes Red Cross Work at Camp Rucker
Private Louis Urow of Camp Rucker spoke to the Rotary Club about Red Cross operations overseas and at home. He noted the organization assists from embarkation to battlefield delivery, and Harvard Law graduate Urow praised Red Cross support for soldiers and families.
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Louis Crow
Camp Rucker
Rotary Cub
Ehere
Anither
Americans Bay 116 Nazi Planes In Sky Battle
London reports say American air forces on Monday destroyed 176 Nazi planes in air combat while losing 68 four engine bombers. RAF and Mosquito bombers targeted rail lines near Paris and in northwest Germany as Berlin endured heavy bombing by Fortresses and Liberators. Six ton bombs possibly used. aerial casualty toll included about 700 trained airmen. Sweden received several downed aircraft.
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Rome
Yeserday
Berlin
U. S
RAF
Richard G. Masischee
London
Baglin
Army
Trappen
France
Paris
Germany
Behhwelnfurt
Wagmsburg
Reich
Air Ministry
Trappes
U. S. Eighth Air Force
Walton L. Weltner
Yonkere
Geyoora
Harlin
Sweden
Castarn
Bemb
Tempelhof
3,000,000 Estimated Due For Army Exams
Washington AP Selective Service estimated that 3,900,000 men will be sent to examinations during the five month period starting Feb 1, with about 1,200,000 to be inducted. Testimony before the House Appropriations Committee disclosed the figures. The plan anticipates hiring more examiners and managing rejections, as older graduates face additional procedures.
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Washington
Selective Service
Howse
Eccamity
Cetenel Joseph B. Winchelf
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U. S. Fifth Army
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Haydon Heather
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John Baldwin
Air Force
Louis Mountbatten
Southeast Asia
Asam
Ecatner
Mountbatten
Po Nce
J. E. Drsughan
Dothan High
State
Toe Y
Bonds
Los Negros
Brundidge
Wen Spence
D-Ky
House Banking Committee
Seuille
Te Bushing
Rep. Wolcott
Michigan
Presitert Renseret
Veic
Pierre
Wegsleben Genourieus
Appen’ Terew& Me
Reds
Jsoviet
U.S
Pacific Area
Daniels Citasion Movement
Jonethan
Daniela
Harry FB
Stattery
Rueral
Daniela Dia
Rowse
Perseus
George Norris
Nepraste
Neri Deta
Mlatiety
Daniele
Derieis
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