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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1944
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text referencing political party dynamics and committee support. Mentions Mrs Douglas and house committee amid garbled lines about elections and candidates. No clear dates, places, or complete facts other than political context.
Lt J. S. Dane destroyed five German aircraft in a single air engagement over Misburg Germany yesterday. Lt Kenneth J Scott of Sylvania earned one kill while Lt William Philipp of Camden was credited with a half kill. Dane’s mother described hardship during “tough low mood days” and noted family details.
Eyewitness accounts recount brutality by German forces and the extermination camps in Poland. They agree that over 1,500,000 Jews from several European nations were gassed and cremated at Birkenau in two years.
Forward elements of contesting forces were on either side of the Leyte River, a thousand yards south of the village. Alert American pilots sank three small troop laden freighter transports off Ccon Saturday night in smashing another Japanese attempt to reinforce their hammered Leste forces. Units of the 7th Division repulsed a second night attack at Palanas, 11 miles south of Ormoc.
Number 14 operation drew praise from returning crews who reported scant interceptor opposition and minimal anti aircraft fire. Major Don Mlamphrey called it a picnic while Captain Frank Martin termed it a long die as 15 locomotives were repair targets. The raid focused on Yokosuka style hubs in Southeast Asia, crippling rail transport and transshipment centers.
Noel Mitchell Dowling of Panek ard was commissioned second lieutenant after graduating from the Army Quartermaster School Camp Lee Virginia announced here today.
County officers report 25 arrests over the weekend with two repeat offenders in custody. Five bookings were for public drunkenness and one jailed by county health officials for failing to comply with safety orders. Officers note disorderly conduct charges and other minor offenses among those detained.
A Swedish paper quotes a Berlin source saying Adolf Hitler is not dead or in Japan but a "worked out, broken man" with a grave illness. Doctors allegedly ordered rest. Hermann Goering is said to have been deposed as Hitler's deputy, with Himmler installed, though Goering still remains head of the Council of Ministers and Minister for Air.
Washington AP The Senate rejected a proposed mission in a 1.6 billion postwar flood control bill defeating a Missouri Valley Authority plan pushed by Senator Murray D Mont and Senator Langer R Neb The vote halted Clark D Muirs amendment to form a Missouri River Commission similar to the Mississippi plan as a relief measure Western lawmakers indicated they would not concede while hopes for a compromise involving a substitute language persisted amid farm flood policy debate
Damaged text fragment reports a fire affecting Bee Line Cabins. No clear details on date location or cause.
A brief obituary notes Mendheim died after a heart attack. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. The notice references family members and local ties, including connections to Durian and West famn, with dates and details not fully legible in the fragment.
Tulsa AP report tells of Sgt Lee Shaw, 21, who landed wounded in New York and, excited to call his wife on their first anniversary, forgot his address. A New York operator and Tulsa detectives located Mrs. Shaw at 412 North Maybelle Avenue, allowing the couple a phone reunion before Shaw proceeds to Denver for treatment. He is a Purple Heart recipient.
Washington D C three Southern Congressmen outlined plans for a conference to map America cotton industry after the war. The session beginning December 4 will gather growers manufacturers and federal officials to discuss surplus prices price controls and other postwar planning issues.
The article details a dispute over guaranteed wage plans and price effects. The Steelworkers seek guaranteed weekly pay for 40 hours while the industry fears serious financial risks. A special commission will study the issue before Vinson makes price and wage control decisions.
President Roosevelt said he might take a vacation and could surprise the public. He did not specify dates and suggested plans were tentative, while noting a possible future meeting with Churchill and Stalin, likely deferred to early next year.
Washington AP reports President Roosevelt has reduced his cigarette use due to a shortage at the White House and continued personal habit changes. He notes smoking less since last April after a south recovery trip, though his supply remains sufficient for current needs.
A package from Germany arrived for former Columbia resident Oscar M Morris now in the Infantry. It contained a Nazi arm band a fork with a swastika and other items. Details of how Morris acquired the souvenirs were not revealed. The same issue notes a Masonic meeting for the Order of Temple at 7:20 pm led by M Jones.
In Houston Texas today court action filed by Inford Wilkanes seeks $150 damages for alleged breach of an agricultural lease. Wilkanes sues Lane Culpepper claiming Culpepper rented land for hog feeding and violated terms by stocking hogs beyond agreed limits, reducing Wilkanes share of crops and peanuts produced.
Members of the Dothan Kiwanis Club were reminded the annual Ladies Night banquet will mold tomorrow at 7:00 in the dining room of the Houston Hotel, instead of the regular noon meeting. The program was arranged by the regular women’s committee led by Bruce Flurry, chairman, with J. W. Parkman and J. P Culver.
Marianna special report: Dan Wintsett named pastor of the First Methodist Church succeeding Rev W Cralker who has served five years. Rev George Kerkin arrives as superintendent of the newly formed Marianna Denner parish and will occupy the church home.
Strickland of Watford receives his wings and commission in a wartime air forces ceremony. Officials report the event under the aviation set up, with local observers noting the significance of the achievement amid ongoing military mobilization.
General MacArthur reports a clash involving WAC officers and enlistees over a ruined airfield in the Philippines. Two Japanese planes were pursued by Allied fighters. the event forced mixed troops to retreat under protective cover as alarms sounded.
American Seventh Army pushed through the Sagles pass toward the Hime area 10 miles southwest of Strasbourg, clearing the route and boxing off 150 square miles of Domenale forests. In Stresboerg French units under Gen. Pateh captured two tremy generals as German positions frayed along the western Rhine fronts. The Ninth Army destroyed five more tanks near Roer defenses at Julich, bringing total Allied armor losses to 141. Seventh Army fought near Strasbourg from four miles south of Andov to 12 miles north of the Alsatian city, with 37,000 Germans killed, wounded or captured since November 13, as Von Rundstedt concentrates troops west while Eisenhower redirects power toward Cologne.
Number 16 continues the discussion on who may replace Hall with Byrnes seen as the leading candidate. At 65 he could press ahead Roosevelt war mobilization plans, and Senate backs him due to extensive Congressional contacts. Secretaries Hull and Sterritt are also considered, with speculation over cabinet reshuffles and possible adviser roles.
Number 2ed says the county must reach the 5 183 000 home front quota to show full support for the armed forces. The drive ends December 16 and began in Doha with a two pronged campaign on E bonds. A business and professional group pledges 205000 toward the E quota of 416000. The group is split into four committees with 15 to 20 volunteers each. Special programs to boost bond sales are planned, with details to come, Chairman Poyner says.
Judge Saxon Poyner called Houston County finances strong after a year of improved revenue and investments. He estimated assets at 268000 with cash and government securities totaling 178496, noting new road and bridge department shops and several road improvements.
A county official said paving of the farm to market road system will not begin until spring due to late survey work. The State Highway Department will handle contracts, but paving after early October is unlikely because of weather. Four projects near Hodgesville, Columbia to Gordon, Ashford to Green Front, and Pansey toward Grangerburz were approved for wartime completion up to five miles each and under $25,000.
Mrs. Tom mie Steagall 82 of 109A Clanton Avenue Montgomery died Saturday. Funeral Sunday at 3 1 p m at the family home Abbeville officiated by Rev Tubb. Burial in Abbeville cemetery. Survived by husband William Ivey Steagall two sons Thomas Neil Fred two daughters Louise Lee Ethel 14 grandchildren 16 great grandchildren. Pallbearers listed. Johnson Wilkerson Funeral Home in charge.
Powell thirty eight Geneva County commissioner resigns saying he cannot get labor analysts to do what the people want. Appointed June 1938 to fill Vaughn’s unexpired term, reelected to a term ending 1946. World War I veteran.
Thieves struck Brown Service Insurance in the Penney Building removing about 87 dollars in cash after smashing a lock. Couch Construction Company and First Finance Company in Newberry Building were also burglarized with cash, stamps, jewelry, and a fountain pen taken. Entry appeared made by pass key and tools. no clues yet on suspects.
John D. Seay, Huntsville native and former clerk for the Southern Railway System, will be advanced from assistant auditor for the Southern at Atlanta to a new Peter on December 1, the company announced. Seay joined the Southern at Huntsville in April 1905. He has served in Atlanta since 1935. The Mis ter river channel is reported to have a minimum depth of nine ect.
A fragmented discussion explains how three years of apprenticeship affect upgrade to a printer's job and seniority. The War Labor Board's ruling says veteran status alone does not guarantee higher pay or grade unless the employee meets the level test and no break in service. Practical work relations remain unsettled as interpretations vary.
Fragmentary note warns consumers about potential overcharges this year in local price controls. mentions War Price and Be ing Board, PA mart prices, and a Dr. CoLing quote about toys selling for more than three fourths original cost if in good condition.
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