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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1944
Page
2
British submarines reported sinking five Japanese ships in Asian waters amid attacks on supply lines. A destroyer near the Andaman Islands, a tanker near Port Blair, and another supply vessel were torpedoed or sunk, with additional motor transport and smaller vessels lost in the Malacca Strait region.
Screened results outline a hot Alabama primary with Senator Hill and opponent amid white supremacy charges and a paving forecast of heavy turnout. Polls opened across 2,262 boxes as candidates vie for nine congressional seats 24 delegates to the Democratic National Convention and key state posts.
More than twenty four hundred questions were asked at Boston County public health clinic sessions held at senior communities last month. Health officials reported 2 275 lymphoid cases 196 diphtheria and eighty four cases of measles. Pox vaccinations were administered by the Bureau in forty eight communities during April. Immunizations at the health office were given Monday and Saturday morning, according to officials.
A man identified as George A Ganz was arrested by city police after residents on 102 North Lena Street complained of a prowler in the area. Detectives John Hilson and Hugh McElwain arrested him and he was turned over to military authorities.
Officials of the Houston County War Price and Rationing Board reported today on tire allocations for Maya 337. The county allotted 83 tubes and 128 truck tires size 750 and smaller, with 4 tires in the 325 target and 106 truck tubes allocated.
In a single county office race superintendent of education Contiused leads opponent William J Christmas by 75 to 2. Dothan polling opened briskly with 505 votes by noon. Courthouse machines logged 328 votes, City Hall two machines 195, and Robart Malong Motor Co. one machine reported 95 votes. Polls opened at 7 am and close at 7 pm.
Allied air forces carried 4,000 sorties from Britain and 1,300 from Italy in a 17 day offensive on Hitler's fortress Europe. RAF and RCAY bombers struck Lyon Tours Toulouge Chambly Mechelen St Ghislain and Genoa rail yards and plants while Mediterranean bombers hit La Spezia Livorno and Genoa. American planes totaling 2,000 including B 17s B 24s and fighters attacked Calais coast Brussels Liege and multiple French targets. losses included three bombers and three fighters with several enemy planes downed.
ATLANTA AP The peanut industry warns of deflated subsidies prices and markets in the postwar period and to begin plans to keep peanuts from farmer to distributor. National Peanut Council officials discuss promotion and advertising funding while leaders call for reduced government guarantees and new industry practices amid government control and frozen stock for the armed services.
Napier Field to honor a mother of a enlisted man with the award The Mother of Napier Weld The grand guest will receive all expenses paid The program centers on May 1 as Col James J Denis Jr commands The contest invites letters from enlisted men detailing their mother’s war work and must be filed by May 8 Judges include Lt Col Herman Harris Chaplain Paul J Caddy Chaplain William Gold Capt Joseph D Ryle Lt Neil Israeleon and Sgt James Dickerson The winner will be chosen on basis of facts rather than literary style.
Tennessee legislator asserts TVA operates without misused funds and should remain free from political and congressional control. He praises the board managed structure and cites 30 dams, steam plants, and 5,700 miles of transmission as proof of successful, nonpartisan service to 20 million people in the region.
Sergeant Luther M Norris of Hartford route two who was wounded in North Africa and confined to Foster General Hospital Jackson Mississippi since last July arrived home for a brief leave. He is the son of Mr and Mrs J R Norris and has two brothers also serving Elton Norris in U S Marines and James Audix Norris in U S Army.
AP report from Savannah Georgia lists seven air crew killed and two injured when a bomber crash near Herbert Beart Municipal Airport. Names include Second Lieut Jobe Alfred Bhaw and co pilot Jura MW Shellengger Jr. Also listed were Yosuk Pa Becond Lieut Jon J Maloney and Cpl James W Sachjsteven among others. Condition of Staff Sgt Lowell M Davis reported as fair.
Houston County War Price and Rationing Board accepts canning sugar applications and reminds housewives to attach Spare Stamp 37 as a test of Borer Stamp 37. Each person may obtain up to ten pounds with the stamp. applications must be filed with the board.
Becond Lieutenant William J. Silms, a Dothan native now living in Florida, reported missing in action in the European theater by the War Department. A Dothan High School graduate, he trained at Tyndall Weld.
A Dies committee probe targets the resisting group led by Sidney Hillman over financial records. Smith accuses the campaign fund of 700000 from CIO unions of trying to sway the fall elections, violating the Corrupt Practices Act as amended by the Labor Disputes Law. A subpoena was served for May 8 in Atlantic City, with Hillman vowing refusal.
Soviet long range bombers hit Brent-Lovak fortress in Brest Litovak and fire raged Sunday night. Attacks expanded across old Poland southwest of Hawel with thrusts beaten off near Sevastopol and along the Dnieper as battles continued. Arctic Murmansk front saw renewed fighting with limited Soviet gains repelled after close combat.
Senator Tydings defeats Willis R. Jones in a five way race as Jones accuses Tydings of not backing the President's policies. Tydings says his ties with Roosevelt over major issues did not drive the campaign and dismisses the claim.
Mrs Anop Mansury, age twenty one, of OT Bouth Ace Street, died at her daughter Mrs H Gregory in Dothan. A native of Anemos, she lived in Chicago before moving to Jacksonville and Livthen. A Catholic, she leaves two sons T G Mahoney Wichita and BH J Mahoney, Jacksonville, Fla, six grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Johnson Wilkerson Funeral Home.
Contined discussion on involuntary confessions after long police questioning. Justices debate time limits and whether the high court truly clarified if confessions are freely made. Dissent questions exact permissible questioning duration and the impact on state court rulings.
Number 11 continues with wartime profiteering on rain gear blankets gloves and vehicle parts sold on the sly. It contrasts Naples and Algiers markets and notes U S stamps hinder cutouts. Public health nurses plan typhoid diphtheria and smallpox immunizations in multiple Houston County communities on May 4 with schedules for Cool Springs Madrid Dupree Hodgesville Rocky Creek St Mary Harmon Ramah.
A single aircraft conducted a strike at Truk during an ongoing campaign, strafing airstrips on Mosa and Eten Islands before returning to base. It was the thirty second air attack at Truk in the ongoing campaign, with weeks of operations noted.
Private Cyris D West Jr of Cottonwood receives the Purple Heart for wounds suffered in Italy. He was in his senior year at Cottonwood High School when drafted into the Army, and relatives gathered here today to mark the award.
Two Wiregrass youths and one from Panama City Fla were accepted for United States Navy training. Chief Recruiter M F Ford said William Hubert Hollis of Slocomb and Werner Brunsup of Dobson were accepted from the Wiregrass while Emmett Jones Jr was enlisted from Panama City.
Southwest Pacific communique reports American soldiers and airmen neutralizing Japanese strongholds from New Guinea toward the Philippines. Patrols north of Lake Sentan near Hollandia counted 877 Japanese dead from April 22 to 30 as efforts focused on securing four airfields. Allied air strikes hit targets west of Hollandia and near Amboing north of Darwin, while fighters bombed the Madang Mansa coast. Naval patrols shelled Condor Point and Manam, with Bougainville attacked and fires started at Ruka, Matchin Bara, and Buin.
National Airlines, Inc. asked the Civil Aeronautics Board for authority to establish airline feeder service in Alabama and four other Southern states. The proposed circle route would include Dothan along with Fernandina Beach Florida Brunswick Georgia Savannah Georgia Tallahassee Florida Troy Montgomery and Mobile.
The joint announcement with British foreign minister Anthony Eden stated Germany will likely receive no more than the allotted Wolfram supplies for two or three months. It notes 1,800 tons of packaged petroleum products from the United States are involved as part of the context.
Government seeks permanent injunction to prevent Ward Company officials from hindering Federal operation of Chicago properties. Attorney General argues presidential authority under Commander in Chief allows seizure amid wartime labor tensions. Ward argues seizure lacks statutory basis. Judge Holty delays ruling, noting simultaneous consideration of injunction and dissolution motions. Likely path to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Auburn area wartime official Mervin Jones urges expanding peanut planting to meet national food and war needs. He cites a 16 percent production target rise, 480 million pounds of fats and oils, and a $158,000 incentive tied to each grower’s effort to reach goals and back the armed forces.
In Tallahassee a Black high school teacher, Carrie G Bentley, 24, attempted to vote as a Democrat but was not admitted. Precinct officials said she was told to wait while a legal ruling on her qualifications was awaited. Bentley is among 19 Black Democrats registered in Leon County.
Extension workers county agents and assistants from Geneva Dale Covington Coffee Houston and Henry counties met in Dothan to close their 1944 farming conclave. The program covered soil conservation terracing lime phosphate basic slag and proper seeding of winter legumes. Emmett Sizemore presided as meeting was set to wrap up that afternoon.
Geneva veterans gather for American Legion Post 59 rally and chicken supper at the Armory tonight. Past Commander Robert G. Herring announces plans. World War I veterans invited. Officers to be elected and one boy chosen for Boy State.
An Elba man was arrested and jailed on liquor related charges after a chaotic incident reported by local authorities. A former deputy, now serving in the Navy, conveyed details as part of the jurisdiction review.
Police investigated a residence theft at Estates Street, noting an unidentified soldier entered and stole about $28 in cash. Detectives Captain Jake and Huge Metin led the inquiry as residents provided details.
A partial manuscript discusses aging ministers, noting many are over 62 and a forecast of retirements or deaths within years. It cites education requirements, college admission gaps, and a policy barring men over a certain age from almon duties, reflecting church governance concerns.
In Burma, Lt. Con tach and Chinese American troops push toward Mogau and Myitkyina. Col. Cobrasty commands in the frontline, with Allied forces winning a roadblock at Mogung River and operations around Palel, Imphal, and Arakan foothills. British officials report progress and continued air attacks targeting Japanese positions.
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