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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1944
Page
1
Regulations introduce one hour parking enforcement along East Mall Street near St Andrews and south along 41 to Crawford. Beginning tomorrow, drivers must align with posted limits from the railroad crossing to Crawford, with compliance aided by new enforcement measures and municipal officers.
AP reports Japan lowered army conscription age from 15 to 17. The reckoning implies 16 by Western count. Japanese news agency says boys under 17 may volunteer for the Army reserve. Also notes Virgin Islands purchase from Denmark by the United States.
Funeral services for Obie H. Turner were conducted with Masons as pallbearers and Weld services at the graveside. Pitman Funeral Home of Geneva arranged the funeral, noting Turner’s surviving wife and several children and brothers.
Reports detail 1,500 prisoners taken near Belgrade as operations continue in the Balkans. German accounts claim a fresh armored battle near Budapest while the Nartai Roden Malonovsky Ukrainian Army advances toward Hungary from the southeast. Russian Romanian forces gain ground in Northern Transylvania overrunning dozens of communities including Borsa, near the Polish frontier, as Soviet advances push toward Higa and beyond.
In a continuing report from page one, American forces battled in battered cellars and repulsed enemy attacks, taking 400 prisoners. To the north, British Second Army troops moved toward the Maas Meuse river, reaching the outskirts of Venray as they push toward the German frontier.
Fragmented report notes former ruler King Carol refused to disembark in New Orleans after receiving federal orders. Officials say he cannot be ashore and the monarch told reporters he does not wish to see America again.
Approximately 10,000 packages were mailed overseas through the Dothan post office during the period September 15 to October 15. Postmaster Heard Saxon announced that first 15 days of October receipts reached 328 900 dollars, compared with 6 214 23 last year. Officials noted a rush in overseas parcel mailing and urged proper wrapping to speed intake. Christmas parcels may be sent without requests to those overseas since October 45 until December 10.
In Louisville Kentucky an official says relief from the cigarette shortage is unlikely for at least three months due to armed service purchases. Brown and Williamson Tobacco Corp president T W Hartmett notes despite ample tobacco and peak factory output. Industry estimates show burley stocks at 625 million pounds as of October 1, with about nine months of supply. yearly disappearance projected at 431 million pounds.
American troops of Japanese descent have appeared in Southern France under the War Seventh Army. Their presence was suspected as Seventh Army units advanced in the Vosges foothills amid enemy counterattacks and small gains.
Lt. Ben Brehon Somervell told a forum that early victory over Japan is unlikely. He cited the first 109 days of invasion, noting nearly 2,500,000 troops, 500,000 vehicles, and ships and munitions valued at 17 million tons of transport and supplies.
Lawrence estimated Shube Park could hold between 350 and 40,000 people for a Philadelphia address. Networks planned to carry the event. Roosevelt’s Pennsylvania stop marks his only campaign appearance there, a contrast to his 1940 loss margin of 200,000 votes.
Alabama state Finance Director Hayse Tucker announced the distribution of over 1 million dollars in liquor store profits to counties and cities. Municipalities receive 785000 for three months ending Sept 30, counties get 220000 for four months, with the rest allocated under a 1983 taxredistribution scheme. Proceeds support local funds and welfare programs.
President Roosevelt will speak at Shibe Park in Philadelphia on October 27 in a major campaign event. The announcement came from David L. Lawrence after a White House meeting with organizers including Andrew J. Higgins. The Philadelphia speech will be broadcast nationwide via two radio networks and sponsored by Businessmen For Roosevelt Inc and the Philadelphia City Democratic Committee.
Allied aircraft claim relentless night battles as American fighters engage 25 Japanese planes, shooting down 11 while gunners man stations and ships endure night watch. Attacks target Formosa harbor facilities from Garambi to Tuihoku with limited opposition.
Police investigate a poisoning of dogs reported across the city. Desk Sergeant Eddie Kelley says veterinarians confirm death by poison placed in meat balls. Most victims were found near North College and North Appletree Streets.
The broadcast war drama centers on Austro Hungarian and German claims about Horthy and armistice broadcasts. Reports say Horthy’s fate is unresolved with assassinations, Gestapo detention, or defense in a Hungarian castle. street fighting and Nazi patrols surround Budapest as Free Hungarian radio cites clashes and strikes amid rumors of divisions marching to liberate the city.
Foote urged sacrifice as a meaningful life in a WAGF broadcast launching a drive with an 8 am breakfast at the Houston Hotel. Col Rucker and Col Daly pledged military cooperation. Jimmy Dees and Paul Gamble urged visits to each contributor to meet the 33 000 goal. About a fourth of the quota has been raised by the special gifts committee as locals fear war casualties with gold and blue stars in windows. An estimated 17 000 goes to the Alabama War Chest for relief with 16 000 shared by ten local agencies and organizations.
Reports describe a growing Norwegian sabotage campaign against German war industries. Norwegian patriots blew up an aluminum plant at Holmestrand and damaged a carborundum plant at Nydalen, a transformer plant at Konsberg, and a shell factory at Raufoss, cutting output to a tenth. The actions, organized by Norwegian military leaders, show extensive resistance and reduced German capacity across multiple sites.
Vancouver event recalls the Canadian Pacific ship St Roch completing the first through passage voyage from Halifax to Vancouver via the Northwest Passage. Elizabeth Espy, informing Rotarians, reviewed A Bell for Adano by Joan Hersey and announced a venue change for the International Understanding program to the courthouse.
The article notes Mr. Roosevelt addressing a Los Angeles audience and posing questions about the Republican candidate. It recalls Truman’s 1940 remarks on plane production and contrasts it with current industrial aims. Gov. Bricker, the Republican VP candidate, prepared remarks in Santa Ana and planned a San Diego speech, urging nationwide war effort and civilian repurposing after Germany falls.
The Gulf Regional Singing Convention will meet in Coffee Springs on October 29. Officials announced the gathering invites all singers and fans. The Vaughn Union and several quartets are expected to attend.
A vintage advertisement promotes Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root claiming to ease excess acidity and frequent urination. It touts a blend of 16 herbs and roots, says it is not harsh or habit forming, and offers a free sample by mail. Ends with a sales push directing readers to send name and address for the sample.
The report details bombing raids on Walingerwerk and railyards in Graz Klagenfurt St Valentine and Ling with targets including Hermann Goering benzol plant and Neudorf air engine factory. It notes explosions at Zagreb railyards and a 1500 mile round trip by South African bombers to Poland. It asserts the early British invention of the modern armored tank in the Somme battle on September 15, 1916.
On the highway out town units push past Lage and Casa, leading U S S troops reach bulge points near Santa Anas Sulfardhereas. New Zealanders move northwest of Gamty mace toward Bascanello as tanks reach the Pig je River on the Rurouni Balen Hogoway, two miles from Cesena on Highway 9.
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