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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1944
Page
8
AP dispatch reports a House Military Committee hearing on draft deferments. May (D Ky) cites fear that new rules favor nonfathers, with Francis V. Keesling Jr stating changes aim to shift deferments to older men and fathers to keep essential industry workers in place.
At a county revenue board meeting the selection for a service officer was postponed with several nominees still under review. A former candidate Meg alleged efforts to push nominations favoring the Dothan American Legion post, claiming internal deals and pressure to unite interests before the review resumes.
The Air Forces and Allied troops push heavy bombing targets while Soviet forces tighten the rim of German defenses. RAF raids on Dusseldorf continue as U.S. bombers strike Germany and Romanian border movements prompt Allied adjustments amid global conflict.
Doak chairman of the Houston County Red Cross War Fund drive says volunteers are increasing efforts as the campaign nears its end. About 15000 on deposit yesterday toward a 33000 quota, twice last year’s amount. Several solicitors have not reported progress. concerted action is urged to reach the goal. The Red Cross blood plasma aid to soldiers is highlighted as vital.
UNTON SPRINGS Alabama AP Lt George W Andrews new Congressman will resign from Navy duty after his formal election. He returned home at Pearl Harbor and will go to Washington Saturday to take his seat in Congress. Andrews won the Third District seat after the death of Rep Henry Brengal, defeating J Hubert Farmer by a narrow margin. He said the election was tight and plans to resign from the Navy to begin congressional duties.
Washington AP reports Congress passed a service vote bill amid a widening split with the White House. The House approved a merged measure to meet both state and federal ballot objections, sending it to President Roosevelt. The Senate had 47 to 31 earlier. the bill requires state controls and sets conditions for federal absentee ballots based on prior state ballot applications and local law certainties.
Joseph BR Eastman, longtime director of Defensa Transportation and for 30 years an Interstate Commerce Commission member, died after several weeks illness. A native of Katonah New York East joined the ICC in 1918 after service with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.
London awoke to a devastating night raid as 150 to 200 German planes dropped a dense mix of incendiaries and high explosive bombs. Firestorms scorched two major districts and casualties rose across the capital while rescue teams searched ruins. at least 125 raiders were shot down over England.
Soviet communiques state Red Army units encircled German divisions near Nikolaev on the Black Sea coast, closing the harbor and pushing the Germans toward escape routes. Ten thousand Germans killed and 4,000 captured as the ring tightened from multiple axes, with advance forces reaching 38 miles southeast and control of exit points toward the Black Sea.
ATLANTA AP Charged counterfeit gasoline ration coupons have become a national crime wave. Shad Poller, head of gasoline rationing enforcement, said eight southeastern states show up to half of coupons counterfeit in Raleigh area, while Atlanta region reports about 2 percent. With a new A card gasoline limit cut to two gallons weekly starting March 22 due to demand, enforcement notes 245 arrests since year start for ration violations.
STOCKHOLM AP Finns vote 160 to 40 to continue war with Soviet Rungia, rejecting Moscow’s armistice terms. Premier Edwin Linkotnen presents government stance. No reply to Moscow expected before weekend, with a communique later tonight.
London AP report says Ireland faces lean times as Dublin aides hear Britain move toward a blockade or "meany blockade" while Home Minister Churchill offers no new details on Allied plans. Britain may cut coal gasoline and other commodities to Northern Ireland. Prime Minister avoids adding to yesterday’s Commons remarks.
The Gripsholm carried home three repatriates from Germany and Nazi-occupied France. Navy officials expect arrival at Pier 51 around 2 30 pm. Red Cross workers report 386 persons awaiting contact, hotel accommodation, or employment. Sick and wounded prisoners of war to land first, including most airmen and one wounded seaman. Diplomatic figures include Pinckney Tuck at Vichy. Page 7.
Allied air forces pounded Wewak on the New Guinea coast with 500 tons of bombs over three days, aiming at the supply base. MacArthur reported 62 to 65 Japanese planes shot down while Americans dropped 121 tons on Rabaul during a midday assault, with heavy damage to the waterfront and Rapopo airstrip. Casualty tallies from Guadalcanal and Bougainville indicated significant Japanese losses, while American fatalities numbered 93 on Bougainville and Japanese dead exceeded 1,000 in Bougainville fighting.
Washington reports early consensus among Russia Britain and Canada on a multi billion dollar fund to stabilize postwar foreign exchange. Parallel talks with British authorities and a Russian delegation tour a White currency plan as officials believe final points may be cleared to balance trade and credit, with talks avoiding a direct gold role. The plan envisions a clearing system based on trade volume and local currencies.
U S heavy bombers hit central Germany under strong escort, while Marauder planes attacked targets in northern France and Belgium. Berlin broadcast says German anti aircraft defenses were hampered by weather. RAF and Allied fighters supported daylight raids into Germany and Dusseldorf night raid reported.
Rome News-Tribune reports James H. Wylie, an Alabama farmer, failed to obtain one of the 400 designated Army trucks at Fort McClellan to haul 250 beef cattle. He abandoned farming after negotiations stalled from local boards to Washington, seeking transport for German war prisoners.
Allied air power unleashed a record bombing of Cassino with more than 1400 tons of bombs on a one square mile target as British and American artillery and infantry followed to press the Fifth Army advance. The operation aimed to destroy every building and gun site in Cassino, a key German holdout on the main Rome front.
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