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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1944

Page

2

Plans For Post War Germany Hit Snag With Controversies

Washington AP reports a fierce debate over how to craft a postwar Germany policy. Morgenthau's plan to strip Germany of industry faces resistance from War and State Departments, while Roosevelt and Churchill reportedly back strong controls and possible dismantling of German industry. arguments center on whether to destroy or retain German industrial capacity and how to shape territorial adjustments and safeguards.

Washington Germany War Treasury Roosevelt Morgemoau Stimson Uard Hull Morgenthan Bes Quebec Churchill Morgenthan Europe London Eden Morgenthau Silisea Saar Wem Reich White House State War Department Brants Poland France United Nations of 2 Commission Senegal

Solon Advocates Revision of Taxes

Francis M Leeaay reports Congressman Doughton chair of the Ways and Means Committee rejects complete elimination of corporate income taxes as impractical. He plans to convene a joint House taxation committee after election to study postwar tax revision, stressing budget estimates and revenue projections before possible tax relief.

Francis M. LeEaay Washington Doughton D-N. C House Ways and Means Committee Joint House Taxation Committee Congress Tetonvenes Veateume Cola

800 Miners Resume Work In Alabama

Hundreds of miners at the Coal Iron and Railroad Company Wylam mine ended a 10 day walkout. Normal day shift crews returned as production neared 30,000 tons of coal. UMW District 20 said the stoppage followed a mine incident and may have been unauthorized.

Military action continues in Pacific and China fronts

The report notes heavy Allied and Japanese actions as ships, planes, and boats are sunk or damaged. Malakal harbor is shelled near Palau, with naval forces driving destroyers and gunboats from Peleliu. In China, Chungking says Japan abandoned Pingke and neared Kweilin, threatening Burma Road traffic and traffic junctions nearby.

Malakal Halsey Palau Japan Singapore Barrison Harbhern Peleliu Chungking Pingke Yunnan Province Burma Road Canton Kweilin Aled China Chunhsien Livohow

Turpesine and Merakdaet Cloth Ad Noted in Patchy Text

A fragmentary OCR notice hints Turpesine as a paint aid and mentions Teham bright Merakdaet cloth with unclear context. The snippet references a king, an eye deal, and an abode, but the meaning remains partly garbled and non-specific.

Ray King Bie Sue Bacoe Tee

Funeral Rites Held For Mrs. Johnsoe

Funeral services for Mrs. WH Johnson 74 who died after long illness were held Sunday at Bluff Springs Church. Rev. J W Yeo and Rev W G Dean officiated with burial in the church cemetery. Survivors include seven daughters, four sons, a brother, 43 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. Ward-Wilton Funeral Home oversaw arrangements.

Pucere Johoson Ephesi Sosa Bluff Sprenes Mra Aoe Hatxe Chipley Fla Me. W. Co Reton Athford Oscar Thomas Cottondale Homer Davis Ash- Lorn Xevier Watson Ashford Burt Wiggins Webb A.C Brackin Slutt Springs C. Wells F. L. Fellows HB. Armstrong W. A. Wells Reuben Wright Will, Wright Arther Wiggins G. EL. Fuller Ward-Wilton Funneral Home

Johnson Becomes 1000th Member of Commerce Group

Arthur Johnson, secretary-manager of the Dothan Chamber of Commerce, is named the 1000th member to join the National Association of Commercial Organization Secretaries. Paul Myers of Kansas City announces the record membership ahead of schedule. Johnson joined through Katy Mason Johnson, state membership chairman and Tuscaloosa Chamber official.

Arthur Johnson Dothan Merce National Association of Commercial Organization Paul Myers Kansas City

Ozark Lions Club to Sponsor New Boy Scout Troop

Ozark Lions Club voted unanimously to sponsor a new Boy Scout troop with Scout Executive J W Cooke announcing. When formed it will be the second white troop in Ozark. Troop 16 is sponsored by Ozark Kiwanis and has full complement. several boys pending membership as vacancies occur. Details on Scoutmaster and committee to follow.

Lions Club of Ozark Jack Key J.W. Cooke Ozark Kiwanis Club Cooke

Mary Evalyn Carried's Garden Canning Leads Contest

The feature notes Mary Evalyn Carried and her garden project where most vegetables canned at home. She managed her family canning budget and aided neighbors in proper canning and food conservation. Betty Killingsworth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Killingsworth, won junior honors with 256 jars canned.

Mary Evalyn Betty Killingsworth W. T. Killingsworth Dothan

Snake encounter ends in fatal shooting under house

Patrolman Sneed, while locating a moccasin under a house, fired multiple shots at the venomous serpent. The five foot moccasin is described as the target. Officers reflect on the unpredictable duties of their work.

Layton Receives Combat Infantryman Badge and Bronze Star

Private first class Porter Layton, husband of Fannie Layton of Gordon route one, has been awarded the Combat Infantryman badge and the Bronze Star for service in the Pacific Asiatic theater. He has served 28 months overseas with an antitank company in the 147th Infantry Regiment and also holds the Conduct medal and American Defense ribbon. He is stationed at the Maine Barracks in Klamath Falls, Oregon.

Layton Porter Layton Fannie Layton Gordon Route One Pte Layton 147Th Infantry Regiment

Injured in Highway Collision Near Grimes Alabama

The Alabama State Police report says three or four people were hurt near Grimes on the Montgomery Highway when an Army truck and an automobile collided at midnight. Mrs C C Jennett suffered a shoulder injury and was taken to Dothan hospital. Two soldiers from Camp Rucker were injured. Names of others involved were not available. An investigation was ongoing.

Alabama State Highway Patrol Dothan Grimes Montgomery H. B. Moody C. Jennett Reuben Smith Napier Field Negra Jack Meavoy Randolph Irmes Rucker Toose Toen Moody Jennett Dothan Hospital Napier Field Hospital James

Wave Of Killings Sweeps North Italy

AP reports a wave of killings in German-occupied northern Italy with Fascists urging retaliation for Pietro Caruso. Eight killed in Turin, nine shot in Bologna, ten partisan prisoners shot at Gravelane tal. Bologna reports frightful conditions with hundreds killed this month. Hospitals crowded, utilities broken, water medicine scarce. streets bloody as clashes erupt between Fascists and partisans.

Bern Switzerland Italy Rome Pietro Caruso Turin Bologna Reggio Emelia Gravelane—aotal Svck

Underground Workers In Germany Told To Act Now

Allied spokesman said 12 009 foreign workers in Germany were urged to act in the last phase of the fight against Hitler. instructions warned to fear the Gestapo and to follow leaders, while some areas would provide means for resistance. workers were told to leave factories, seek shelter and land employment, and to act with purpose as the Reich nears defeat.

Supreme Headquarters OF Allied Expeditionary Force Eisenhower Germany Gestapo Reich Jess Orga Hitler Third

Yugoslav Partisans Get Over 5000 Tons of Supplies

Allied Air Command disclosed that over five thousand tons of arms, ammunition, and supplies were flown over two years to Yugoslav partisans and Balkan patriots. RAF operations, with American pilots, used secret and other fields in Greece and Albania to deliver anti tank guns, vehicles, and even paper clips. The program began in 1942 with Middle East airlifts and later parachute drops into Greece, aiding partisans and bolstering resistance against German forces.

Noland Norgaard Home Allied Air Command Yugoslavia Greece Albania Royal Airforce Tito RAF Balkans Middle East Balkan Hills

Bedsole Wounded in Action Near Columbia Route

Private sole Bedrale of Hesur previously free of Preobg ian forces along the Columbia route was wounded in action. No further details.

Sole Bedrale Hesur Columbia

Allied Push in Europe Battles Across Nijmegen Corridor

Fragmented report details Allied and German movements in the Netherlands and Belgium. American and British forces push along the Nijmegen corridor with air support and river crossings, while German counterattacks falter. Canadian and British bridgeheads form near Antwerp and Turnhout as Patton’s tanks advance toward Metz. Heavy rains slow offensives on many fronts as paratroopers supply troops in doubtful daylight.

Simber Ieee Beretag Puracaut Lempees Bekop Fis Benk Dempsey Nijmegen Veghel Eindhoven Tom Mies Deurne Helmond Buis de Luc Canal Antwerp Out Canal Antwerp Germany Meuse - Schelde Canal Antwerp - Turnhout Line Turnhout Antwerp Turnhout Canal Tilburg Aachen Cologne le Communique Rotgen Metz Patton Bluze Chateau - Salins Nancy Leyr Champenoux Baccarat Moncton

Jewish Faith Memorial Service Scheduled at Temple Emanu-El

A memorial observance is planned at Temple Emanu-El with members of the Jewish faith to attend on a designated day. The ceremony honors a remembered individual and follows traditional rites in the temple. Local attendees and clergy will participate, underscoring the community’s observance of the day.

Temple Emanu-El

Beek Raid Report From Nijmegen Front Limits

Contained fragments describe military actions near Beek and Nijmegen with Allied troops engaging German positions. Reports mention Corporal Hier and Sergeant Squillante, medical checks, and naval radio destruction efforts as Allied forces push toward German lines.

Freon Eagan Squillante Washington Hier B. G. Farmer

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