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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1944

Page

2

Morris Interred At Zion Cemetery

Morris interred at Zion Cemetery with funeral services at Zion Court. Survived by wife, two sons G F Morris and Morne Morris, three daughters Mrs Tree and Wilaa Morris, three brothers J S Morris Phens Cts Ate WJ Morris and G P Morris Slocomb, a sister Mrs W Abelley Headszud, and three grandchildren. Ward Wilson Funeral Home in charge. pallbearers Monday were Sutherland, Whitehead, Wade, Ray Wade, J D Melare, and Lute Melare.

Fie Los Ainese Zion Couret Dracyha Dothan G. F. Morris Morne Boia Headans Bute Mrs.Tree Wilaa Morrie flecGlass Bros Rma J S Morns WJ. Mera G P. Mo Ha Slocomb Urs W. S. Abelley Headszud Totertoemt Ziog Cemetery Ward-Wilson Funeral Home Zeraarements

Official Primary Returns Tabulated

Fragmented OCR renders a towns local primary tally with names Chauncey Boarks W. Boykon and others listed against districts. The notice states results are counted and will be posted. a party outcome or political alignment is referenced but unclear.

Monastery Settlement Near Anzio Feels Like 13th Century War Zone

Residents bivouacked in a monastery near Anzio amid wartime ruins find relief in small acts of normalcy. Italian families, GIs, and refugees share space, tending cows and babies while war history and 20th century modernity mix in the 13th century setting. The “star” resident, Teresa Betors Cam, once a promising soprano, is noted among the displaced.

Jore Jycelle Jong Aloe Benewino Benessemo Luigi Ceantine Anzio Rome Terese Betors

Absentee ballot proceedings occupy grand jury session

The grand jury examined absentee voting procedures as Judge Poyner and County officials testified. Wells Warrick and absentee managers described ballot handling, sealing, and tabulation while Clerk Woodham provided office records. The probe, tied to February primary irregularities, continues with no new indictments reported.

Sauton P. Poyner Poyner Wells Grand Jury Showland BD Sellers RL. Morcis, Sr W. J. Horn J. 9. Warrick Hoses J. Woodham Woodham

Japanese soldiers wear Tu Sher goleg boots in division style

In tropical campaigns Japanese troops favor Tu Sher goleg canvas boots with a distinctive division between the big toe and the remaining toes, noted in field observations.

Tropics

Opposition to War Food shift and price controls echoed

Number 22 continued from page one recounts O Nea l opposing moving products from CPA to the War Food Administration and resisting use of eubtidia to curb retail food costs. He notes a widening rift between agriculture and labor driven by wartime policies and criticizes lawmakers and leaders for backing aggressive wartime suppression to finance war efforts.

CPA War Food Administration O'Neal Congress Roosevelt J1 Feady Thien Aldien Gorny

Newtay 19 Wartime Powers Challenge Federal Court

Newtay 19, widely watched on a test of the President's wartime power disputes, faces a Federal Court injunction bid to restrain wartime actions from interfering with Federal operations. The government filed an additional brief arguing that defanging presidential power could hinder peaceful settlements if the power is curtailed. The case involves labor and political factions and notes that unions and allied bodies no longer hold a majority.

Yesterdy CTO Union Cyr Selva Compan Chinsaite Union United Styth Oridop House Retit Finnloves

Meene J Aur Corps Missing Sisters and Family Notes

Fragmentary obituary style item noting Meene J and Aur Corps references, missing sisters and relatives, indications of actions in Europe, names including Ziglar, Moody, Stewart, Star, Lewis, and others across Dothan Birmingham Pittsburg and Saxon Vomola. Concludes with scattered connections to family and community members.

Mra Woc Sohait Europe J. E. Ziglar Dothan Birmingham Pittsburg Mesa Ramage Moody O Stewart Vantin Bravewell Davis Eof M Cherry Saxon Vomola Maer Walace Mirone Tom Vaugan O. S. Lewis Dy Job Draton Fon. Maltins Gom Lewis Fais Miles

Cobia Promoted to Sergeant in CSAAR Unit

Cobia son of Mrs Frances Cobia Hesdland route three promoted to sergeant in the CSAAR according to the public relations office at the 45th Army Air Force He serves with a refueling unit attached to a B21 Laboratory Group stationed at an advanced air base in Italy The report notes high portions of British youths aged 14 to 17 engaged in war work and provides a brief wartime context.

Car Cobia Frances Cobia Hesdland CSAAR 45Th Army Air Force Italy

Southern Bell Votes On Bargaining Agent

The Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company will hold a vote tomorrow on whether the Southern Federation of Telephone Workers or another group should be the bargaining agent. Polling places will be staffed in major southern cities and remain open through May 16 after a National Labor Relations Board order. The board directed that the federation be the sole union on the ballot, excluding the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

Atlanta Southern Beds Telephone and Telegraph Company Umerrow Wil Cope Ntional Labor Relations Board Southern Federation of Telephone Workers International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

Medical Association Calls for Fishbein Dismissal as AMA Editor

The California Medical Association House of Delegates adopted a resolution urging its members to work for the dismissal of Dr. Morris Fishbein of Chicago as editor of the American Medical Association Journal and Hygeia. It argued Fishbein has become the spokesman for American medicine but does not properly represent it to the public. The convention also named Capt. PL Gilman of San Francisco as president-elect.

TOS Angeles California Medical Association House of Delegates Morris Fishbein Chicago American Medical Association Fishbein Hag Association 4Mite Capt PL Gilman USNR San Francisco

Political scramble over Roosevelts term and party stakes

In a sprawling national political scene the Democratic and Republican contests unfold. In Ohio Governor Bricker gains pledged delegates while Dewey holds a lead with 261 delegates. Missouri Democrats back a fourth term for Roosevelt, Wyoming factions prep for primaries, and Jefferson Day signals touchpoints as Democratic National Chairman Hanvegan casts doubt on Roosevelt’s immediate plans.

Funkhouser P. Boone Dawson Charleston Hallanan Tate Unites Mine Workers William McKinley Garric Sos Wayne Agricultural Vocational New York Robert E. Hanvegan Roosevelt Robert A. Taft Bricker Missouri Hannegan Wyoming Mr Roosevelt Newey

Miler Opposes TVA Yardstick in Private Power Debate

Washington testimony shows Rep Miller arguing against using TVA as a standard to judge private power rates. He cites congressional reports and FPC studies while urging TVA profits and funding be set to reflect private competition.

Washington TuaMeocmiente Pegus Tennessee Valley 1Tvas TVA Prvete Miller Seid Cesea West Muller Hanlon H- Miss Niled Federal Power Commission Miler David Lilienthal Miller Renkin McKellar D.tann Kreza New

Alabama Educators Visit Camp Fucker

MONTGOMERY AP Over two score Alabama educators from the capitol and southeastern counties will study Army educational methods at Camp Fucker Thursday night and Friday. Dr E B Norton state superintendent leads the group focusing on visual and auditory aids for mechanics physical education and military instruction. Norton notes Army resources and training offer lessons for former Alabama teachers now in Army education programs with officials from the State Department joining the delegation.

Alabama State Department Norton W. Morrison McCall Division of Instruction Paul Matthews J. B. Hebdy Frank J. Grove Alabama Education Association

Portugal Faces Wolfram Trade Tangles With Spain and Britain

A May 2 agreement between Spain and Britain cut wolfram exports to Germany from about 100 tons monthly to 40 tons. Portugal’s economic constraints, with a budget under 200 million and 70,000 wolfram miners at risk, complicate a possible compromise. The wolfram boom has taxed rails and prompted calls for restraint.

Spain Germany Portugal Antonio Salazar Wolfram Walfram Goon Ag Sprin Jies Tugal

Florida Flier Ace Dies Over Germany

An American air ace from Orlando, Florida, was shot down during a raid near Brunswick, Germany. Olson and fellow crewmen were returning from a mission when a Me-109 led to the crash, with Olson reportedly diving the plane before it hit the ground, ending a noted luftwaffe engagement.

Florida Germany Britain Orlando Fla Wes Rene Brunswick Olson Brureeuck Ubefeld Can John Eider Edensburg

Some Tax Increase Seen In New Tax Bill

Washington tax experts told at a House finance committee hearing that the new tax simplification bill would raise taxes on some individuals while reducing them for others. Treasury figures show decreases for families and single filers but increases for certain groups, with officials saying a formula avoiding any rise is impossible without harming simplification efforts.

Washington Treasury Congressional Finance Committee al F. O'Donnell The Treamiry Ralph Burgess Joint Congressional Tax Staff Lloyd Blough

Masked Negro Girls Slay Schoolmate in Harlem Gym

In Harlem a violent incident ends with nine year old Margaret Patton dead after two masked Negro schoolgirls entered a gym and one seized the girl while a second pulled a sharp instrument. Police say motive appears linked to a feud from last October as investigations continue.

New York Harlem Margaret Patton Joseph Haeser Margaret Teachra Patton

Bankhead Proposes Act to Control Farm Prices

Senator Bankhead introduces a control amendment to fix maximum costs and set parity for cotton and staples. The plan would require government action to establish justified prices, with provisions for corn wheat and related grains. The proposal aims to curb unfair pricing and protect producers and consumers.

Washington Bankhead D.-Ata Neice Joharen Dean of Parity

William Gelledge Expires Suddenly

William Gelledge died suddenly at his home in Clio yesterday. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at two o'clock at the Baptist Church with Burnet in charge. Burial will follow at Pen River cemetery with Keadland Mortonry in charge. Surviving are his daughters and several relatives including Mrs. George Glass of Sountstown Florida and Mrs. Charles Phillips of Clo.

Punerad Willem Gelledge Clio Yesterary Ie Baptist Church Oewieg Burnet Tr Pen River Keadland Mortonry Sucomeg A LE Oil Ataru HL Johnson Jananie Geledge -Wilch Cav Olbert Tom Wee Hedge Winston Salem N.C. van Alerk Getledge Cao Jim Geledge Camp Huanderk Gelledge Enterprise Three Staters George Glass sSountstown Fla Mra C Ap Pua Blue Springs Charles Phillips Clo

Soldiers Furnished By State Report Totals

A War Department report to Sen. Hull shows Alabama supplied 153,900 personnel to the Army between November 1 and December 31, 1943, including 27,752 men separated from service and 452 women in that category. As of December 31, 1943, Alabama’s Army total included 283,524 men and 129,000 women.

Washington War Department Lister Hull Alshama Alabama

Allied Air Forces Rampage Across Europe In Massive Night Raids

Raid reports describe daylight and night bombing across France Belgium and Germany. British RAF Lancasters Halifaxes and Belgians attacked targets at Florennes Brest and Haine Saint Pierre while American bombers hit Berlin Brunswick Brussels Cherbourg and rail yards near Brussels Calais and Cherbourg. Casualties include losses of several bombers with hundreds of aircraft involved in the sustained offensives.

Thiomville France Metz Luxembourg St. Dizier Nancy Lanon- Couvron Laon-Albies Reims Laon St. Trond Liege Florennes Belgium Germany RAF Msk Florennes Sand Channel Etween & Am Folkestone Mediterranean Air Force Balkan Haine St. Pierre Belgaum Brest Ojmabruck Ruhr Brussels Calas Cherbourg

Russian advance slows as battle for Sevantopo rages

Red Star reports field dispatches stating German forces, amid shellfire, attempt a last evacuation of remnants of German Romanian forces near Sevantopo as the Russian army tightens its grip.

Sevantopo Nanspaper Red Star

Liberator crew saved after Adriatic sea ditching

Mediterannean Allied Air Forces report that Lt James Callaway and crew of a Fortresses Liberator ditched in the Adriatic while returning from Bucharest. The plane sank in seconds. the crew released food water signaling gear and equipment before being picked up by coastal patrol Spitfires and rescue launches.

Mediterranean Allied Airforce Headquarters Italy API Ope Shalr James. Callaway Cochran Adriatic Sea Bucharest

Six Sailors Die In Jacksonville Auto Wreck

Six sailors were killed when their automobile crashed into a building and burst into flames in Jacksonville Florida. Police had to break open the car to recover the badly burned bodies as firemen fought the blaze. An eye witness said the car passed at terrific speed and failed to stop for a corner, striking a liquor store building. Names were not released pending notification of next of kin.

Jacksonville Flo (Ap

Air Lines Tax Fight Over Gasoline Fees in Georgia

Georgia Revenue Commissioner Eugene Cook said airlines must pay about 845000 in gasoline taxes for fuel used by Delta Eastern and other lines. Attorney General Grady Head issued an opinion backing charges of roughly 500000 against Eastern and 145000 against Delta. The ruling, tied to interstate commerce, follows a late 1940s decision and spans about seven years of taxes. Protest filings indicate the dispute centers on whether interstate air carriers owe Georgia fuel taxes under state law.

Atlanta Eugene Cook Liney Delta Air Lin Eastern Aires Georgia Grady Head Eastern Air Lines Air Lines Tral Bf J. Yeo Gen. Mans

American-Born Japs Face Treason Charge in Colorado

Federal Grand Jury in Denver indicted three women, Tsuriko Wallace Florence Shiozo Otani and Billie Shita Takanieoshi, former California residents sent to a Geranda relocation camp after Pearl Harbor. They allegedly aided German prisoners Heinrich Halder and Herman August Loesther to escape Trinidad area in 1943 by providing food money and maps and driving them to Wasoa Mound New Mexico where they were recaptured. Penalties include death or heavy fines and imprisonment. Ola Nuremberg’s pocket watch note mentioned.

Biddle Trinidad Colo Denver Biddie Tsuriko Wallace Florence Shiozo Otani Billie Shita- Takanieoshi California Pearl Harbor Geranda Heinrich Halder Herman August Loesther Wasoa Mound N. M New Mexico Justice Department Halder

AFL debate over John L Lewis ties widens political clash

Officials discuss UMW and AFL stance amid New Deal era labor politics. Anthea, Lewis remarks, and council actions reveal factions urging unity, admission policy, and possible concessions. Philadelphia proceedings show talks continue on a basis for action and reconciliation.

Lewis Ang R-Minn Fald Tan Lewis Bader D.-La AFL John L. Lewis Tabor John L Lewi UMW Creesty AFL Council Cours United Mine Workers Federa New Deal Renke Philadelphia Tad Sea Lewin Executive Council

No coherent headline from clipped wartime text

Fragmentary OCR notes describe unclear combat actions with references to German dead, Americ​ans, and equipment. Text is garbled with misread words making specifics uncertain.

Japanese encirclement claims in Honan Province

A Tokyo broadcast record reported by AP says 80,000 Chinese troops have been encircled in Honan Province as railways were breached by Japanese forces. The report notes that the Chinese sector of the railway had been shelled and the situation continued to unfold with heavy fighting and disrupted lines.

Bea Tokyo Associated Press Honan

Army reports heavy action near Rome and Crete

After three days of shelling, forces silenced a 105mm howitzer and attacked enemy positions. Ground actions south of Rome claimed destruction of German vehicles and two tank carriers, with two launches and a barge sunk. Spitfires hit a German headquarters at Crete and targeted coastal traffic along the Yugoslav coast and in Albania. TheBlanes were missing.

Tangata Bewmben Rome Germen Crebie Twavis Shiney Albania

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