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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1945

Page

2

Misleading Rates and Public Notices in Alabama Adverts

Fragmented OCR text outlines postal and subscription rate notices, carrier service terms, publication permissions, and misstatement warnings. Mentions Alabama, Chicago Evening Post, distribution addresses, and a demand for grievance advertising procedures. Notes for readers to seek redress for issues with services and publications.

Cus KELLY-SMITH CO_ Netions Secrenszia- Hives Chicago Evening Post Caiin New York Waterman Becton Atlactic Pailedrlphias Glen Ride Adaria General Motora Thare Sterner Novality Thomas Jafferoe

Let There Be Light And The Reproach Of Heathen Foes

Fragmentary verse fragment citing Nehemiah 3 9 and Byrons prayer style. It reflects religious exhortation about truth, fear of war, and divine law seen in nature. The text mixes biblical quotation with a Byron inspired prayer and self reflection.

Record of tax collector term lengths in Alabama history debate

A historical note discusses Alabama tax collectors and assessors serving six years versus four, tracing legislative changes from 1944 to 1945 and a Supreme Court ruling. Cited letters from Ray Johnson, Jefferson County assessor, question why some officers hold longer terms while others have shorter terms, and argue constitutional backing for six-year terms.

Alabama Supreme Court

Smart Tricks End Of War Reveals Wartime Deceptions

The article notes clever wartime ruses by both sides, Kinghts of deception with dummy fortifications and fleet misdirection. It explains how US Third and Fifth Fleets were effectively one under different commanders to confuse Japanese forces. It mentions figures like Halsey and Spruance and hints at delayed postwar reflections and public sentiment on shortages.

Europe United States

Four Year Education Reform Faces County Force

A chaotic fragment outlines a push for four year terms linked to education reform. It mentions a powerful judge and a legislature, with tense efforts to pass or block the bill despite opposition. Names and precise places are unclear due to garbled text.

Mayor Frink Suggests Atomic Test On Hurricane

Miami mayor Rerpest A Frink proposes to President Truman using an atomic bomb to disrupt a tropical hurricane and test if the weapon can affect storm forces. He notes a Florida Keys storm forming while chances are the storm may dissipate without warping the test. He argues atomic power could benefit mankind if redirected from destruction toward humanitarian use.

Rerpest A. Frink Miami Brach Flo Mas Truman Florida Keys Florida

Treasury Tax Evasion Drive Aimed at Honest Taxpayers

Secretary of the Treasury Fred Vinson outlines Drew Pearson’s Merry Go Round column on the war era tax evasion push. He notes taxpayer growth from 4,999,999 to over 50,096,000, workforce gaps, and the shift to withholding freeing the bureau to focus on enforcement. He proposes recruiting 5,000 investigators to protect honest payers and deter evaders, stressing morality and fair taxation while targeting racketeers and black market operators.

SY Fred v. Vinson The Treasury Washington Drew Pearson Treasury Department Cam Bureau of Internal Revenue Bureau Gestapo Treasury Fey Treasny Department Department of Justice Office of Prive Administration Department of Agccultite

Treasury vows tougher tax evasion drive and penalties

A Treasury appeal outlines intensified enforcement against tax evaders. Officials promise a coordinated campaign with internal revenue and other agencies, warning criminals while noting voluntary disclosures uplift. President Truman’s stance is cited as backing such stern action.

United States Treasury Truman The Bell Syndicate, Inc

Letters To Editor Birmingham 1945 Editorial Query

Editorial discussion questions whether judges and clerks, including circuit judges, probate judges, circuit clerks, assessors and collectors, should have six year terms or four year terms. The author asks for views on term lengths for local elected officials in Alabama.

Amie Alabama Magazine Birmingham News

Bevin’s policy line shapes postwar British government

In this World Today analysis DeWitt Mackenzie notes Bevin’s stance aligning Britain’s foreign policy with prior Conservative views, stressing moderation amid socialist leadership. He highlights opposition to totalitarianism, especially in Bulgaria, Romania, and Hungary, and explains Attlee’s government will pursue controlled nationalization without sweeping economic overhaul.

Dewitt Mackenze AF Foreign Affairs Analyot Begin England Seaks Bewin In Commons Winston Churchill Anthony Eden Bevin Britain Europe Bulgaria Romania Hungary Ieft Jose Attlee Harald Lasky

Letter from Hoy Johnson on term limits for county officers

Hoy Johnson defends fixed terms for assessors and collectors aligning with Alabama county officer standards. He argues no need for frequent elections and praises policy alignments with Jim Simpson messaging. Johnson expresses personal support, willingness to run unopposed, and best wishes.

Global political shifts near London and Washington raise fears

Fragmented, garbled writing speaks of postwar Europe and the Big Three powers. It warns of dangers from Nazism or fascism returning, while noting ongoing political development and tensions among major governments.

Enzignol Saene Interrathcay London

Awarded Plaque to Grantham for Meritorious Service

John L. Grantham and family are cited by the public relations section as bestowing a Meritorious Service Unit Plaque on a member of the Alectianhep 987th Quartermaster Truck Company Aviation for superior duty. Pfc Grantham enlisted at Napier Field in October and has served in the Aleutian Eleventh Air Force and Air Base Motor Pool for several months. A brother, James C. Graz, is serving overseas with the Army.

John L. Grantham J. Grantham Newville J. L. Grantham Headland Alectianhep 987Th Quartermaster Truck Company Aviation Pfc Grantham Napier Field United States Eleventh Air Force Air Base James C. Graz Army

Fire on Japan: Geneva Seaman Claims First Strike

David L. Cox of Geneva, a seaman third class, served aboard the USS Blacken and is reported as firing the first shot on Japan during a naval bombardment of the Japanese homeland. The account names major Roman hills including the Capitoline, Palatine, Aventine, Venal, Esquiline, and others.

Japan David L. Cox Geneva Navy

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