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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1945
Page
2
A 1945 editorial salutes veterans eligible for early release, urging fair choice for those who served longest once Germany falls, while recounting Marshal Petain’s controversial return to France, now aged and humbled, through Switzerland. The piece contrasts wartime heroism with postwar scrutiny and national memory.
An editorial argues that the San Francisco conference faces tough tasks and compromises before lasting peace. It urges mutual understanding and confidence among nations, noting delegates will err but progress toward peace matters more than perfect decisions. It also cites Allied aims to hold Nazi resistance and cautions nations to stay firm until war aims are achieved.
After Roosevelt’s death President Truman hosts a formal delegation of eight Republican Senators led by Taft to pledge cooperation. Taft White Austin Bridges Wherry Millikin Bushfield Brooks vow support while Truman affirms a nonpartisan approach and open access to his office.
The gathering featured Rep Reid Murray urging farm house bathrooms as Rep. Loftus of the National Home Builders Association launched a sharp tirade against Franklin D Roosevelt and the New Deal two days after the president's burial. Freshman Walter Huber challenged the attack, condemning the timing and questioning housing policies while referencing REA administrator Abr(y) Williams.
Ernie Pyle sketches a morning in Okinawa with the First Division Marines. He notes grime on faces, a laugh at Roy the 318 Pro Rov Sellers and his bicycle mishap with an Okinawan bow, and a nod to cartoonist Mauldin as Urban Vachon resembles GI Joe amid the march toward homefront projects.
Readable fragments show a dense late 20th century radio grid listing programs and performers. Names include Fulton Lewis Jr, Paxtons Orchestra, Arthur Hale, Ken Perry, Agatha Christie Poirot, Arch Oboler, AP News, and many music shows. The page reflects a packed evening slate across networks with variety from talk to music to drama.
A wartime essay argues Hitler’s death or capture would hasten peace, while Nazi leaders deserve trial and punishment. It recalls past protections for rulers and notes current Moscow dispatches showing widespread German atrocity guilt and justice awaits the Hitler regime.
Radio schedule fragment lists a parade of programs and hosts including World War via Broadcast Johnola Johnston Monica Lewis Raymond Gram Swing and Fred Waring. Entries cover comedy, variety, dramatic series and music with several named acts and times stretching into early morning hours.
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