29 Sep 1944
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1944
Page
1
A chaotic wartime dispatch from AP reports heavy German losses with claimed Soviet progress across Poland Czechoslovakia and Hungary. Moscow radio cites battlefield gains while Western reports note Belgrade frontier activity and Danube crossings as Romanian and Yugoslav fronts shift rapidly amid rumors of peace feelers from Budapest.
AP dispatch describes Western Front gains by Americans and British massing for a Holland drive while German weapons details surface. Eastern Front notes Red Armies advancing toward Hungary and Czechoslovakia with Yugoslavia and Russian lines noted. Frail or unclear segments trimmed to core movements and entities.
President Roosevelt released an eight point outline to govern postwar Germany to prevent future danger. The plan, prepared with State Army and Treasury approval, covers continued lend lease, reconstruction and reconversion of industry, and international trade on a broad free basis to stabilize the world and boost domestic employment. He dismissed cabinet split rumors as unfounded and indicated no further meetings of the German plan committee.
The combined War Chest Charities Chest drive in Dothan and Houston County starts October 17 with a $33,000 quota to aid 22 agencies. Special Gifts chairman will be named later, and plans will be announced. Officials say the drive should end late October and that relief needs will grow despite victory in Europe.
President Roosevelt condemns the Argentine government for rising Nazi fascist influence as World War II nears its end. He accuses Argentina of abandoning a regional defense alliance and cites Axis radio propaganda shaping public opinion amid wartime tensions.
Allied forces push northeast through rain to capture Mount Battaglia eleven miles from Imola on the Bologna Rimini highway. Fifth Army also gains three key heights commanding the road north to Bologna as Eighth Army expands in southeastern Po Valley. Heavy German counterattacks slow progress amid poor weather and minefields along the Fiume River defense line.
The Dumbarton Oaks talks reach a large measure of agreement on a world security organization framework during the Russian phase. US UK and Soviet delegates say conversations have produced workable machinery to keep peace and security. Further high level talks and a possible United Nations meeting may follow as governments study the reports. Churchill hints at a high level meeting with Roosevelt and Stalin to discuss European peace.
Tokyo radio reported one of three remaining advanced American airfields in China fell as U S Fleet carrier forces earned a record in the Pacific War. The Central Philippines raid sank 2 Japanese ships and damaged about 700 surface craft, destroying many planes. Nimitz said ten planes and eight sailors were lost. the raids continued Sept 23 and have totaled 1 014 Nipponese planes and 340 surface craft sunk or damaged.
Allied leaders say unfavorable weather since D Day has hindered operations in France. Storms in the Channel and Channel winds delayed reinforcements to Holland and slowed Patton and Hodges along the German frontier. Rain and fog disrupted air drops and the July weather season looms, threatening further setbacks.
American Third Army troops report details of a V-3 long range rocket, disclosed as Hitler's third vengeance weapon. The projectile allegedly has a 3 kilometer explosive radius, stands about 68 feet in length, weighs 14 tons, and is launched from a platform using a liquid air and alcohol propellant. Reports indicate V-3 may not yet have been used against England or Allied forces.
City police captured a stray goat found in flower beds near South Appletree and Washington streets. Patrolman Odell Hobby collected the goat, which was briefly held at headquarters and described as harmless by Desk Sergeant Eddie Kelley.
Officers and committee members of Ches ter R. Vickery Post No 12 Ameri can Legion will drop to ordinary membership after missing three consecutive meetings. A new resolution requires immediate replacement by the post commander when vacancies occur and permits renting the clubhouse at S Cates street and taking over the Elks Club on Feater street for future meetings. The house committee will assume Elks Club duties Monday.
Officials in Dothan report efforts to secure immediate action on restarting Eastern Air Lines service through Dothan and to obtain an official announcement. Delays blamed on airline renewal of the air mail contract with the post office. Airport facilities have been inspected to determine needed radar equipment replacements.
A wartime column reflects on American soldiers serving in Germany and the perception of their resolve. It contrasts Allied and German methods, noting Americans’ courage and the endurance of civilians and troops. The piece contemplates morale, propaganda, and the idea of a long conflict toward a possible peace in Europe.
Washington AP Roosevelt's labor advisory committee of AFL and CIO leaders urged scrapping the Little Steel wage formula but received no clear read on his view. The group headed by William Green and Philip Murray argued the formula is outmoded and should be raised. They discussed relaxing wage policies, while CIO leaders feared broader increases. The War Labor Board prepared to favor wage control relaxation after victory in Europe, with aims to restore collective bargaining without immediate price shifts.
Alabama merchants paid 775 dollars in settlements after an OPA action in Montgomery Federal Court. Judge Kennamer ordered injunctive relief and treble damages for pricing above ceilings. Green Miller of Ozark faced treble damages and injunction terms for violations alleged by the Office of Price Administration.
Allied advances by Falcone and Patch forces spread across the southern front as the 3rd Army and 7th Army repelled German counterattacks. U S First Army reached the German Dutch border area near Echtebosch while tanks were knocked out and several villages fell. Belfort entry looms signaling a major push toward Rambervillers and strategic highway webs northeast of Nancy.
Western front advances five miles from Kiev area and forces German counterattacks to be beaten back. British Second Army closes toward the Meuse in Holland while U S First Army pushes along the German Dutch border and captures Remich. Canadians seize cross-channel guns at Calais as surrender terms are demanded. Montgomery’s forces threaten to cut off 200,000 Germans near Hertogenbosch while Patton’s Third Army drives east of Metz toward Nancy. Heavy fighting continues around Aachen, Hurtgen Forest, and Lorraine fronts with major artillery and air support.
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