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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1944
Page
2
County officials announce the appointment of Lewis as jury commissioner amid local government changes. The notice outlines duties and confirms the appointment date and relevant administrative details for the regional court system.
The board authorizes Chairman Davis and Vice Chair George W. Taylor to discuss wage plans with GPA and the NMacpower Commission. Purchasing power principles may gain a fourth recommendation. Talks focus on wage disputes without the Little Steel Formula, aiming to protect civilian purchasing power after V-E Day. The CIO hopes this delays major wage decisions until after V-E Day to resume broader bargaining.
Napier Field hosts Sunday retreat parade at the south end of the parade ground with a reviewing party including Colonel Daly and Mrs Brogden. Awards celebrate meritorious service in Europe. Also a Saturday morning parade featuring army communications gear and aircraft, plus a boxing show Saturday night with ten bouts and expanded seating. Related invites extend to Dothan and Wiregrass residents.
Foster Street Methodist Church will observe World-wide Communion on Sunday in honor of men and women in the armed forces and in memory of those who died for freedom. The candlelight service begins at 7 pm with the entire church membership expected to participate in honoring service members at home and abroad. Visitors are invited.
Mrs. C Collins of the Houston County Department of Public Welfare announced a semi annual crippled children’s clinic on October 13. The event at the First Presbyterian Church basement will feature Dr WC Hamilton from Mobile and nurse Hilda Holtebeck assisting, with outreach to contact families of unserved children under two years old for examination and treatment.
Allied officers described the June and July Normandy weather as the worst in years. Storms wrecked millions of dollars of shipping and post facilities over a three day period, turning roads and fields into quagmires. Foul weather limited Allied exploitation for lack of equipment and support, with periods of four to five days of rain.
War front reports show American Seventh Army advancing toward Belfort Gap as German resistance weakens. Air forces conducted 570 sorties supporting Patton units, destroying locomotives and rail cars while blocking rail lines. German broadcasts acknowledge losses and anticipate further pressure near Aachen and the Rhine frontier.
The Dothan Lions Club heard Dr. J. L. Corzine of Columbia South Carolina and Lieutenant Colonel George H. Marshall of Atlanta Georgia discuss juvenile delinquency and postwar leadership during their Thursday meeting. The group also noted an upcoming Ozark Lions Club ladies night on Oct 6 and welcomed new member J. Hanna with guests including the Rev. Sam Reeves and Major Berien.
The article outlines a view that postwar peace hinges on Britain the United States and Russia forging effective cooperation after the war. It highlights the Dumbarton Oaks framework and stresses immediate issues over Germany’s future, particularly its industrial limits as a war prevention measure, with Stalin and Roosevelt as pivotal players.
Staff Sergeant Hugh D Stephenson, son of Mr and Mrs HD Stephenson, 804 South St Andrews St, promoted to technical sergeant while flying with the Red Raiders heavy bomber outfit of the Fifth Air Force in the Southwest Pacific. Since January he has flown as engineer earning the Air Medal and Asiatic Pacific ribbon with one bronze star, with over 25 missions including targets Hollandia Wewak Biak Nogm floor Manokwart Hulmehera Ce Tam and the Celebes.
The committee discussed a proposed afternoon and night recreation center for Legion members. Furniture and recreation facilities would be installed, and a snack bar opened. Plans aim to operate the center exclusively for Legionnaires, keeping it open for several hours in the afternoon and night as a club for members.
Eight Army troops from the front report two sharp counterattacks west of Canomira, eight miles west of Rimini. The Bruce unit reached Fribola two miles northwest of Ganomics. In the current offensive, about 000 prisoners were captured along with two armored vehicles and three guns.
A wartime discussion features Cpl Walter Loeb of Milwaukee and Mortis Allweiss of New York arguing over stopping Nazi resistance and the merits of a long German occupation. They advocate harsh measures including mandatory service and a prolonged occupation to deter future conflicts.
The Nautics Board at Washington granted EAL authority to resume air travel on Route 46 but initial resumes were pushed back. Officials say additional time is needed for preliminary details while a local push seeks an east west route with direct connections. A Chamber of Commerce survey shows fair demand for passenger, freight and air mail space to justify a new line.
Commander T. J. Whatley announced plans to gather for entertainment, sand wiches, games or lounge around, and stated that within a month the club will operate like Legion clubs in much larger cities.
The Amecsted Press reports Gov. Reg E Dewey plans a barnstorming tour in the Middle West with fast-paced speeches attacking President Roosevelt's fourth term backers including the 010 Political Action Committee. Sidney Hillman labels GOP opposition to the PAC a class war while Vice President Wallace campaigns for the Roosevelt Truman ticket in Pennsylvania. Wallace speaks in Wilkes Barre and heads to Scranton, Johnstown, and Pittsburgh to promote foreign trade importance and broader prosperity.
Marine First Class Edward Warren Brown of Darlington Florida is recovering at a naval hospital in Oakland California after being wounded while his unit conducted scout and demolition work on Saipan. He was hit by a Japanese shell while blowing up an enemy pillbox. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Brown.
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Mrs Laura P Gy dies at Hartlerg. She is survived by husband and children including Mrs Odell Watery, Mary Ribard, Bascom Robins, and others. Funeral arrangements announced later by Holes By at Home of Harta.
Mrs W L Allen of 219 W Clinton St Huntsville Ala praises Retonga for fifty years of nervous indigestion and sluggish digestion. She describes relief from gas pain, poor appetite, and fatigue and says Retonga improved meals energy and ability to do housework. Adv. Retonga linked to vitamin B deficiency relief and available at Cash Drug Store.
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