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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1944

Page

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Nutrition Council Plans May Be Formulated

Nutrition Council outlines plans for food preservation and conservation drives. Attendees include executive secretary Mary Caren Young and multiple county officials from public welfare health and education. Major focus in June July emphasizes garden programs and community nourishment.

Ferdoun Offic Ile Mary Caren Young Alabama Stay Nutrition Cooney Meer Ag Xstrne Ehlender Argus Mr. Young

Mrs Sealy Named Nurse Recruit Head

Mrs Sealy is named nurse recruit head. The notice lists individuals and organizations including Nursing House, War Service, Cadet Corps, and Federal Security Agency, with fragmented references to Moody Hor fila and Frasier-Big RecPited. Notable names include Mire Kroes Bemuer and Jewel Threshes amid unclear details.

Mrs. Sealy Anie Sealy LhoSvesey Tealacy Corp Clayment Court Mire Kroes Jlter War Service Mus Belmer Moody Horfila Jewel Threshes Frasier Pety Charkce of Furtiabing

Allied Forces Advance In Italian Mountains And Coasts

The Eighth Army seized strong positions around Fallascoso and near Palena, advancing beyond prior lines by at least nine miles. German withdrawals aimed to shorten mountain fronts, while defenses stiffened south of Cassino. RAF bombers hit Genoa and Livorno as fighters and naval patrols supported, with eight Utica aircraft lost. Maj. Alvan C Gitlem of Columbus Ga downed a hostile plane, increasing his tally to three.

Solong Adriatic Sulmona Fallascoso Palens Ono Senelo Gamberate Sap Anelo Palene Alllea Tia'y Cassino Theirrie Rune Genoa Liviorne Rome Bucharest Alvan C Gitlem Fourth Ave Columbus

Incomplete War Dispatch Tallies Japan Loss at Hollandia

Continued report outlines Hollandia invasion casualties with 71 Japanese dead and 183 prisoners. Totals exclude additional dead and prisoners at Altape, 156 miles southeast. Early figures place enemy dead and prisoners at Aitape around 600, with ongoing reporting of successes.

Hollandia Altape Aitape

All-Bran a Gentle Solution for Constipation

An unsolicited letter promotes Kellogg's All-Bran as a natural, gentle regulator for constipation. It claims lack of dietary cellulosic elements causes constipation and urges regular use with plenty of water, insisting on the Bell telephone? Belloge's brand from Battle Creek.

Logg Kellocg Belloge Battle Creek

Number 29 Continued From Part One

The record notes Attorney General Tom Watson advising Carlton he will deliver a legal opinion to the Cabinet and the angle company within a week to determine whether the requirements of the new law have been met. The entry covers ongoing discussions and anticipated formal guidance.

Florida Tom Watson Carlton Cabinet Angle Company

Flanders Field poppy idea spread worldwide profits noted

Miss Michasi recalls November 8 1918 as birth date of the Flanders Field memorial poppy and cites John McRae’s influence Sir Flanders Field inspired poppies worn on Memorial Day in 53 countries. Profits in the British Empire 1921 1940 totaled about 50 million dollars. worldwide earnings estimated at 18 million for rehabilitation of veterans and dependents.

Feora Flanders Field John MicRea Union Great Briiain British Empire Michasi Mienard Poppy Financial

Three Admirals Honored With Distinguished Service Medals

Adaurnl Mintz and Fleet chief tag received new decoration for sound judgement and conduct in 1947 and 1949 after Pearl Harbor. Admiral Harvey, Pacific commander, and General Holcanih of the Marine Corps are noted as others decorated or retired. Navy says three admirals met last weekend at the Wear Cagat meeting amid signals of fleet leadership during WWII.

Adaurnl Mintz Poxeile Tag Hig Nis Pearl Hirhoy Harvey Pacific Thomas Holcanih Martine Corps Navy Vist Wear Cagat Wattog Kine Tokyo

Incomplete text outlines New Deal era resettlement plans

Fragmentary OCR notes reference 7 continued from part one, rural rehabilitation, transfer of funds, and FSA supervision under Tugwell and the Fuldwin regime. Mentions resettlement projects for families to never own homes, and questions about voting plans and program aids involving a corporation and committee.

Jow-incom Faid Barinnine Tugwell Fuldwin FSA

Germans Slaughtered Thieves Take Beer From Freight Car

MOSCOW AP dispatch reports German forces, aided by storm troops, breached a cityfront and seized beer from a freight car. Soviet guards under Gen G F Zakyarov and storm units under Gen Y 2 Kraiter entered the town amid artillery and air bombardment, with reports of machine-gun fire and corpses among the ruins. A police official said the beer theft was discovered when a railroad worker found the sealed door broken and authorities continue to investigate.

Moscow Jay Peiches Ekacy G. F. Zakyarov Y. 2. Kraitler Porotman Odell Hobby E Warthouse

Funeral Rites Held For John H Money

Funeral services for John Horace Money thirty three former Henry County resident who died in Columbus on a Saturday were held yesterday afternoon at Adatram Church with Rev Roby Lee of Headland in charge. He is survived by wife he has a son and daughter James and Barbara five brothers Preston Money Harry Money and Ed Money all of Columbia HL Money of Columbus and Herman Money in the United States Army stationed in Italy.

John Horace Monay Henry County Columbus Adootram Church A. Roby Lee Headland Bealdes James Harbera Carrie Aplin Alere Weems Bud Money Columbia Preeton Money Harry

Legion To Select Nominating Group For New Term

A nominating committee for officers will be chosen at Chester R. Vickery Post 12 Ameri can Legion meeting at the George Hoveton Victory Hall. Commander Alvin Mount urges members to attend as plans are discussed to retake the Trzion home and consider holding future meetings there instead of the library.

Chester R. Vickery Post 12 American Legion George 8 Hoveton Victory Alvin Mount Imander Mount Trzlon Reputer

Fight Develops In Irish Election Fight Develops In Irish Election

In Dublin, Prime Minister Ramon De Valera faces strong opposition accusations of dictatorial tactics as Dublin Parliament debates a national action set for May 30. The Fianna Fáil party and independents rally to demand stability and a majority government, while the opposition proposes blocking the Transport Bill amid a fragile power balance.

Dublin Ramon de Valera Ima Fate Party Annanents “Murt National Interem da Dower

Pilotless Bomber Flies Four Hours

A pilotless bomber from Sioux City in Ta Army flew over Sectigny two states wide for four hours with no crew aboard before crashing northwest of here about 20 am. The fire burned out during the journey and the crash occurred after the crew member and bombardier instructor bailed out at about 19 o'clock.

Mrs Hall Chosen Acting Supervisor In Dothan

Mrs Hall selected to act as supervisor at the Dothan Recreation Center succeeding J Z Brock Jr who resigned. The announcement came from S Spann chair of the Advisory Committee for the retired. Brock resigned May 1 to pursue other employment. Mrs Hall brings wide experience in supervising recreational activities and was formerly connected with Dothan Country.

Play Walton Dothan J. Z. Brock, Jr S$ Spann van Ernter Brock Naid Wall Hae Stann

Oil Explorations Attract Attention in South Alabama

Growing indications that oil explorations in South Alabama attract investors and developers. County officials received a Tulsa company inquiry about oil and gas leases. Dale County city leases land to investors for exploration with more lands being sought elsewhere. Efforts to tap fields near the Virgarias have stalled with no production yet.

Oll Alabama Oi! Properties Tulsa Okintuma Man Dale County

Sedition Counsel Guilty Of Contempt

Washington, D. C. Joel Jennings Bailey, attorney for two defendants in a sedition case, was found guilty of contempt and fined $154. He faced a possible jail term if the fine was not paid. The judge warned against using publicity to discredit jurors and presiding judges. Prosecution said the contempt involved filing motions and accusations against Justice Blehar and a client, Robert Noble, alleging influence peddling for a judgeship.

Washington, Ta JoelLic Jennings Bailey Edered Lees Cour Witay J. Ty Contemps cx Hig Loughlie Justice Bazny Laseh Edwant C. Escher John Rogge Toseph W. bin Laughlin Robert Noble Bleher Noble Jurie Haden Roosevelt Burns Legatio Eicher

Ickes Wins Support Against House Rider

Interior Secretary Ickes gains backing from Senate Appropriations members opposing a House rider aimed at canceling deferments. Nye, Thomas, and Banfield criticize breadth and potential discrimination. The dispute centers on exemptions for government workers and impact on the Interior Department.

L Ickes Washington Jckes Senate Mdtr Leven Seastor Nye D-X Interior Department Thomse Okla Amendmen Varicans Banthead D.-Als

Communique hints Chinese wavering near Henan frontier

AP dispatch reports Chinese forces losing grip on the North South Peiping Hanko route in Henan province as two Japanese columns advance within 14 miles of a junction, entering Suiping from the north and narrowing a 14 mile gap while efforts toward Loyang are said to be checked east of the Yi River. Tokyo said Japanese troops moved through Hulao Pass toward Layang, capturing two towns.

Chungking Peiping-Hankoway Henan Province Chumatien Suiping Loyang Layang Tokyo Hulao Pass

Grand jury cites irregularities in early 1964 elections

A Houston County grand jury reports irregularities in the February 8 1964 and May 2 1964 primaries focusing on absentee ballots. It notes insufficient evidence for indictments and recommends that absentee ballots be requested in writing by qualified voters, as previously required. The panel adjourned after a three day inquiry into election fraud charges and lists its members.

Grand Jury Attorney General Houston County Tewis

Seven Defendants Not Apprehended in Houston County Case

Sheriff BG. Fanner stated indictments were returned to the Houston County grand jury. One defendant has been apprehended. The trio includes Dan Johnson charged with robbery and grand jury counts, Robert Wilburne charged with second degree burglary, and Willie Harris charged with grand larceny.

BG. Fanner Houston County Grand Jury Dana Johnson Robert Wilburne Willie Harris

Bombers Hit Berlin and French War Plants in Night Raids

British night air offensive reports say Mosquitos dropped 4 000 pound bombs on Berlin while Lancasters struck a ball bearing factory near Anneto and Gennevilliers plants in Paris suburb. RAF losses listed seven aircraft. Mediterranean Air Force flights reportedly shifted to Balkans after weather delays.

Page Germany France Paris Gennevilliers Anttt Air Ministry Italy Balkans Pilota Mosquito Berlin

Anthony Transfers to Daytona Store

Anthony, age 13 a year at Dothan Woolworey store, has transferred to a Daytona store. He will assume his new duties Monday morning, joined soon by his wife and two children after the current shop season ends. Seavon classes joins Peach, Fla. as parts of the larger move.

Anthony Une Dothan Daytona Anthony Wia Asume Seavon Clases Beens Peach, Fla

British and Japanese clash across Burma front

Allied reports say Japanese forces under Kohima direction pressed attacks across multiple fronts in northeast Burma. In Kohima and Imphal districts fighting persisted with Japanese efforts against Imphal Plain repulsed while Allied air power damaged supply depots and small Japanese raids targeted airstrips, with losses and limited damage noted.

Soviet Forces Break Sevastopol Siege In World War II Push

Soviet troops under Tolbukhin and Yeremenko completed a three day operation capturing Sevastopol and regaining the Black Sea ports Odessa and Sevastopol frontier areas. The drive across Crimea led to estimated 100,000 German and Romanian deaths or captures with remaining forces attempting to break out as Moscow reports heavy artillery coverage and shelling nightly.

Feodor Y. Tolbuthin Mraine Sevastopol Alexander M Vasilevsky Red Army Romania Odessa Runslang Apu Crimean Tolbukhin Yeremenko Somy Nevastopol Moscow

Contested Provisions on Alcohol Sales From Page One

Portions of a government notice outline rules for selling alcoholic beverages to customers. It mentions price display, sealed decanters for mixed drinks, license revocation for violations, and a May 15 1944 effective date restricting alcoholic beverages to miniature or premeasured decanters.

Pasasta Albany Dothan Central Railway Station

Fragmented World War II Notes on Lev and Axis Defenses

Fragmentary OCR notes describe Lev shore impacts on enemy inlets, infant Astopol imagery, and ships on the south city side. The text mentions a final map, German guirida corps clinging to a last line, defensive works carved into bluffs, and Russian use of assets. It references a 250 day German Quaderg port in 1941 42 and an unclear college reference.

Lev Ene Astopol Hay Emy Guirida Eee Rollege

Joe Williams Tells of Cassino Battle

PFC Joseph Williams describes Allied actions at Cassino, noting fierce fighting, heavy German reinforcements, and difficult terrain. He recalls Abbey bombing on Monastery Hill, Purple Heart Valley, and the tough ground inch by inch, with morale shaped by setbacks and resolve to proceed toward Berlin.

Joseph Jo Widlams Hattie of Cassino F. G. Wilbams Fustermee Berlin Prc Wiliams Itseir Purple Heart Valley Monastery Hill Henmies Stalingrad Hassering Pass North Africa

Vague race census notes in coastal Georgia voter records

The report notes continued registration data from Savannah and other Georgia locales. It cites about 700 Negro registrants in a referenced tally, fewer than 1940 but roughly 100 more than 1942, with over 1100 at one point in Savannah. It mentions Brunswick, Rome, and Floyd County where Negro qualification figures are given.

Eaid Savannah Brunswick Rome Floyd County Tom Clemmons Tranta

Contention on War Industry Staffing Rules Mentioned

The notice defines Smarter firms Ball Sarena as west coast employers under 50 workers and others under 100. Large firms seeking civilian manufacture must go before regional War Labor Boards and production urgency committees to judge facility needs for the war effort, with potential impact on hiring.

Ball Sarena Weat

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nutrition Council Sis Bersice Arsat Farm Security Home Werenen Oakrey Red Crase Mar. Fnette Atchison Dothan High School St Pelerenn County Department of Pyblic Welfare Virginia Moelier Fran Majlatte County Home County Nutrition Counett Cossieas Sheller Arassiig Houston Arthur Malone David Bradford North Foster St Dothan, Ala Fiat Fale Fay John H. Money Legion Mrs. Hall J. Brady Trowick Eyed Owens FE Thomsey Hubert FE Clark QO. Adams Se. A.D. Ftton James H. Johnson David P. Clark Turon Davia Bo Ward Emhert L. Robinson Ben Ivey, Jr John H. Davis W. R. Ellard Fane Floyd J Ed Crockett Walter Redmond Chicago Stilwell Saidng Mogaung Hwelon India Tin Added Palel Brea Kohima Imphal Namkwin Nalong Myitkyina-Bhame Moirang Pha Imse Burma Joe Williams Eydindie Watt Tasea Errol Alexis Loretta Y. Fredrich Maj Bong The Merrie J. L. Harris Roofing Co Fiarms Roofing Co Aaa Harden Lepre Aactive Macon Con Hartford Depamia Gla Central of
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