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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1944

Page

2

Last Rifes Held For Clarence May

Clarence May former deputy sheriff died recently in Dothan. Funeral held at the City cemetery with Ward Wilson directing. Survived by wife a son Tommy May US Air Force daughter Margie May brothers Warren and Res May sister Mrs Kale Long. Pallbearers listed as CW Lone W M Childs Porter CE Childs Troy Childs Pee Calida and BR B Childs.

Pomeval Senorer Clarence May Ant World Wafler Beast Elort Iveidence South D. Morman Burigh Mae Ward- Wilson Tommy Mas

Simplified Tax Reform Aims To Cut Burdens In 1943 Plan

The plan revises the 20 percent withholding to fit up to 5000 per individual with about 30 million affected, but enacts no change to present net pay until next January. It eliminates the Victory Tax and introduces a normal tax system with exemptions, maintaining as much of current burdens as possible. The Treasury drafts new estimating forms merging long and short worksheets, with three main simplifications: removal of the earned income credit, removal of the Victory Tax credit, and expiration of higher income tax on past earnings blocks.

Treasury Farnera

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Britain and the United States seek clarification and unofficial assurances that Italian independent action will not recur, not a demand for a showdown with the Soviets, as developments are monitored.

Britain United States

Allied daylight raids surge across Germany and France

Bombers from Britain and the United States press the German lines with large formations and heavy losses for the Luftwaffe. American and Allied air crews report multiple missions over Germany and occupied zones, with Berlin targets among the major assaults and Swiss reports of some American crews reaching safety after crashes.

Daly Uvaafe Beldquarters Bertin Amult Liberator Conatat Alr Bome Germany France James Switzerland Bern Berlin Europe Britain Wadnesday Hitler Europa Lsteat Glivantic Brunswick Cassino U. S Italy

New Legislation Would Limit Abbreviated Federal Ballot

The proposed law would permit an abbreviated Federal ballot for overseas service members only if their Governor certifies and the ballot meets State law, and only if the service member requests it after failing to obtain a State absentee ballot.

Allied air and river operations in Burma jungle rescue tale

Fragmentary report describes airdrops and ground movements against Burma defenses. It notes glider crews landing behind enemy lines and jungle rescues as two groups checked in with casualties, including a drowned engineer after crossing the Chindwin River.

Chindwin

Draft policy debate over 26 and under men in wartime

The article discusses deferments for men under 26 in critical industries including West Coast shipbuilding and rubber. It notes expected 40,000 deferments, potential distribution among aircraft and tire plants, and a forthcoming White House statement on manpower. Rubber Director Dewey warns against starving essential production and emphasizes need for technicians capable of building heavy tires.

WPHB Electronica Thera White House Boma Roosevelt Army Navy Bradley Dewey Armed Services Dewey

War Fund drive reports show gifts lagging but rising

The War Fund drive reports reveal 18 188.70 total with Special Gifts 12 050.75 and Group Enrollment 1 952.19. Doak urged more contributions as counties and committees lag behind, noting unreported schools and outlying groups and promising a fuller tally soon.

Jacob Ruppert George E. Ruppert New York Yankees Bond Gates Roy ©. Hill Columba Brannon Madrid Wickaburg Tallico Kinsey Wilson Necro Rehobeth Harmon Taylor Ardina Victory Farm Leaders Columbia General Committee Webb General Committee Kinsey General Committee Doak Theose

Cassino Fight Rages As Allies Press To Clear Town

Allied forces blasted Cassino from multiple angles as engineers cleared rubble to advance. New Zealanders and British troops fought through caves and ruins south of Monte Cassino while German positions, including antiaircraft guns, pinned the town. Air support and artillery aided a push toward the railroad station as the line held near the Rapido river.

Germany Udine Mae Sage Lavariane Gorilla Thes & Group Sritls Gurktes H-Zelayan Estery Ai Associated Press Lyne Heivashing Cassino Mustang Misory Cusalno Fifth Army Naz Monte Cassino Monte Casana New Zealandera Brittan Ghurkes Korfe Nepal New Rapido Anzio

Nazi leaflets report Soviet setback and pacifist appeal

Wartime leaflets describe a colossal mistake by Hiller at Stalingrad and a second Stalin grad, claim the Flying Fortress is larger than shown, and note Allied troop losses. They urge Germans toward peace, saying Hitler’s war enslaves the people while Roosevelt asserts the Allies seek no enslaving peace.

Hiller Stalingrad Germany U.S Hitler United Nations Roosevelt

Unclear OCR Line Describes Airfield Fighting Nearby

The report mentions Number 1 airfield with a headquarters spokesman stating troops faced machine gun entrenchments. Fighting is described as occurring about a mile from the airfield, with marching and a halt near the aerodrome as events unfold.

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Sweden Finland and Russia quoted in German war view

Fragmentary notice quotes a Swedish matter and Hitler remarks about Finland. It notes a stance that Russia aims to place Finland in a position where she can no longer defend herself. The report's truth is uncertain.

Winland Hitler Finland Permelt

Mrs Leona Haynes Dies At Headland

Funeral services for Mrs Leona Haynes will be held at 3 30 pm Monday at Headland Baptist Church with Rev Roby J Lee officiating. Interment in Headland Cemetery, Mortuary in charge. She is survived by sons Robert Haynes US Army George L Haynes US Navy and Jerry Heyney Headland. daughter Mrs Jim Lieysen Headland. siblings Eva Harrison and Annie Harrison. numerous relatives.

Leone Hayres Ducce Robert Haynes U. S. Army George L Haynes US EL Navy Jerry Heyney Henle Jim Lieysen Brea Brether Evxene Harrison Gisde Fla George Hy Hardoon Montgorery Fred Ciara Daderitile Wise Annie Harrison Troyant J. ¥. Floyd Brundieze Headland Baptist Jrev Roby J. Lee Burtawit Methodist Cenetery

Continued From Fuge One Obituary Notice 32

Oliver Columbus area memorial lists pallbearers Clyde Coe Albert Anderson Grady Watford Juce Page J E Zar Press Thornton and many honorary pallbearers. Names include Mark Cannon A D Ve Adbert Logue Ross Maddox I F L Fon taln FE H Eddins Jessie For rester Dr FL B Whitheld Lo A Zachery H S Martin Jesse Frank Stallings Joe Martin Stalling Dr J T Ellis Dr T K McFatter Dr B G Chalker Claude Cotton A G Watford J W Parkman Sr Byrd Saunders Jay Robinson W W Gregory Solomon Baxter O B Pittman J C Wallington Litt Morgan Dr C R Watford T R Milla Marvie Harrison Perry Calhoun Jim Newton W 2 Lee O L Tompkins Richard Ramsey Keener Baxley Roy C Hill Wilton Sturgis Sr Webb Wellz W H Herrington C C Mc Arthur Benty Whiddon Leo Bush Reuben Wright Walt Bruner Frank Owens E R Porter Todt Flowers Sr Az Flowers.

Mark Cannon A. D Adbert Logue Ross Maddox I. FL Fontaln H. Eddins Jessie Forrester FL B. Whitheld Lo A Zachery H. S Martin Jesse Frank Stallings Joe Martin Stalling J.T. Ellis T. K. McFatter B. G. Chalker Claude Cotton A. G. Watford J. W. Parkman Byrd Saunders Jay Robinson W. W. Gregory Solomon Baxter O. B. Pittman J. C. Walling Iton Litt Morgan C. R. Watford T. R. Milla Marvie Harrison Perry Calhoun Jim Newton W. 2. Lee O. L. Tompkins Richard Ramsey Keener Baxley Roy C. Hill Wilton Sturgis Webb Wellz

Election official proposed to supervise ballots nationwide

In a February primary setting, Romney urged a citizens committee to oversee honest voting and curb fraud. He proposed appointing a dedicated supervisor at each polling place to ensure voters are conducted properly and results certificates are accurate, pending county board authorization.

Bae Agers Cartifiaie Jorge Feyer Aderes Tage J. Robert Ramae Leola Ales Lomey Te Manbers Rotary Ciph Elacton Spesch Romney Poyner Rameey Yadee Iran

Giant Lays Egg In Black Hen’s Nest At Dothan Farm

A local report from Dothan notes a giant egg laid by a hen named Higgins on route five. The egg is described as unusually large and linked to owner Mrs. Kasten Wiggins, highlighting an unusual poultry anecdote in the area.

Kasten Wiggins Dothan Route Five Mr. Higgins

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