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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1945
Page
2
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The article argues the question of Emperor Hirohito facing war crimes remains unsettled. Field Marshal Hata defends the emperor as a misguided figure who intervened to save some fliers while new details imply shared responsibility for executions. The piece contends war criminals are judged for their crimes, not occasional clemency.
German anger over denazification injustices red tape and unclear U.S. military policy surfaces in a secret survey by two American intelligence officers and two trusted Germans. The Associated Press calls the report more nearly true than any before, reflecting mounting discontent among the German population.
The article notes German resentment after withdrawal from areas and calls for improving occupation governance. It urges cutting red tape, reducing confusion, and adopting a businesslike, firm approach as the long task of occupation continues. It emphasizes maintaining order despite war weariness and shifting authority.
Congress moved to block use of federal funds for NLRB strike elections after a long review of their value. The opinion argues turnout is too low to reflect workers wishes, citing GM and Armour cases, with estimates that only a small percentage will vote. A nationwide funding ban is urged as democratic and practical.
Birmingham police report their first case of a stolen airplane amid wartime tension. The piece notes wartime slang and critiques reckless drivers likened to kamikaze pilots, urging calmer behavior.
The article recounts Senator Willan Enowland of California and labor leaders discussing profit sharing as a basis for permanent labor peace. It cites Stevens Symingtons experiments after a strike at an Emersity electric plant, where profits were shared by year end. The plan began with 812,000 in profits and rose to 2,000,000, benefiting both workers and stockholders.
John Temple Graves discusses Winston Churchill's vigor at 71, praising his liberty mindset and capitalist faith. He argues American enterprise must match Britain's energy, warning against socialism and urging bold, venture-minded action to keep the United States from being seen as merely reacting to Europe. He notes anti-Bilbo sentiments and new election prospects involving Nelson Levings as national political undercurrents.
Radio station listings show a dense nightly and daytime schedule across MB S AP News and NBC ABC networks with multiple program blocks. Veterans arriving from overseas duty are noted, listing servicemen from Alabama and nearby towns aboard ships Victory and Line-haul vessels returning to Boston.
Corporal Granville F. Jenkins of 119 South St Andrews Street Dorset has been discharged from the Army at Fort McPherson Georgia. He served as a 1 mm gunner with the 82nd Parachute Infantry 101st Airborne Division and earned the Combat Infantry Badge the Bronze Star and Purple Heart Medals the Good Conduct ribbon the Distinguished Unit Badge with clusters the American Theater ribbon European theater ribbon with four bronze stars and one arrowhead and the unit citation of the Belgian Croix de Guerre.
AP reports Auburn will be represented by six runners in Saturday's Birmingham three mile road race. The team comprises Tommy Lowe Morris Lindley Donald Harper Tom Steele William Keesee and Gene Rock racing for Mitchell County.
Lush debate over Indian independence resurfaces as Herbert Morrison confirms Britain will not curb India’s future self government. A nonpartisan parliamentary committee will study the issue and report, with plans for a provisional Indian government to frame a constitution next spring, while avoiding force.
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