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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1944
Page
5
The Dothan Eagle blasts a misstate of facts and condemns absentee ballot fraud in Houston county. It condemns dead voters, ballot buyers, and political cover ups while urging accountability and preventing future cheating. The piece rails against corruption and defends honest voters amid a disputed grand jury defense.
A short reflective verse echoes Hebrews 13 3 on remembering the bound and those in adversity as one body. A quotation attributed to Homar adds a warning that any day that makes a man a slave diminishes half his worth.
A Houston county grand jury report raised no charges about irregularities in the May 4 Democratic primary absentee ballots. Officials cited ghostly rumors and a “gentleman’s agreement” with the custodian, Webb Wells, while previous committees found fraud but did not indict. The piece also covers a wartime policy exchange where Secretary Hull refutes Gov. Dewey’s fears of global coercion and emphasizes a general international peace plan.
A detailed look at World War II censorship in the Middle East. British control over American correspondents blocks reporting on the Near East theater. Uncensored reports reveal Greek Army and Navy prisoners in Egypt, detentions in British camps, and splits between the Greek governments in exile and in Greece. Churchill keeps King George on the throne, complicating Crete and the Dodecanese. Premier Svolos reaches Lebanon to negotiate, but messages are blocked and an agreement collapses amid rival Greek factions and British mediation.
A critical look at a propaganda film about Wilson argues it stirs debate on his leadership and the U S role in Europe. The piece notes parallels to Roosevelt and past administrations, with reflections on Congress, the New Deal, and Greek politics amid World War II-era concerns.
Radio listings show WAGF schedule featuring musical clocks, religious devotions, and band performances with Duke Ellington and Andre Kostelanetz among the listed conductors. AP News items cover War updates, music recitals, and community program notes across Sunday and Monday slots.
Radio listings show a Sunday schedule at 6:00 with All-Time Hits and Nation update by T Dorsay, Drew Pearson commentary, 6:15 News Summary, 6:30 The Handwagon Orchestra and Eddie Gar Revue, Quiz Kids, Greenfield Village Chanel, 7:00 Edward Tomlinson Talk, 7:30 One Man's Family drama and Crima Doctor series, Keepsales Music, Gabriel Heatter, Conrad Nagel drama, Basin Street music, Album of Familiar Music, Melton Song Half Hour, Name of the Snnz Quiz, Fidler’s Hollywood, PH Spitalny and Gir Oren, Phil Baker Take It Or Leave It, Cedric Poster War, 9:15 Good Will Program 48 min.
A Dothan Alabama weekly notes a Farm Bureau meeting in Ashford where Walter Randolph emphasizes organized farm action for fair legislation. The piece lauds Wallace Malone for stepping in to fund peanut crop poison buy, praising community leaders and the value of collective effort for rural progress.
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