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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1945
Page
2
A garbled obituary notice and erratic clipping from The Associated Press appear to urge publication of a long wartime reminiscence. The fragment references Alabama and wartime quotes, with partisan tone and calls for national unity and state pride.
A 1945 dated fragment presents a biblical verse from Joshua 14 9 and a George MacDonald quote about God's plans. The text juxtaposes faith and obedience with personal reflection, reflecting religious sentiment of the era.
Scientists argue atomic energy is not US property alone and that bombs exist abroad. President Truman confirms experimental manufacture continues. Linus Pauling cites 100 to 200 small bombs in the United States and warns of potential 1,060 next year as debate over secrecy and security grows.
In the eighth War Loan drive Alabama trails with 16 of 67 counties meeting quotas while 51 lag. Houston County is among the slowest, and the state is urged to reach its target to keep Alabama at the forefront of war financing. The article frames the drive as a matter of pride and regional reputation.
A House exchange mocks Rep. Clare E Hoffmans claim that the cost of living can be avoided by a simple rule not to buy when prices rise He boasts a frugal diet of bread milk and cereals and patches his clothes while critics doubt his lifestyle and accuse him of fuddy duddy airs The piece says the majority will not follow the plan and prefers complaining over milk and bread meals
The OPA laments no letters of appreciation after meat and shoe rationing ended and turns to Shakespeare for insight. Bill Shakespeare, quoted in effect, says the evil that men do lingers after, while the good is oft interred. The official notes public scrutiny will continue despite finishing funds.
Paragraphs reveal critic of Congressional Record censorship by Clarence Cannon and editorial disputes over veteran housing funding. Includes notes on air transport morale and a private Ford family debate about labor relations and anti-Semitic stigma. The piece blends political commentary, historical anecdotes, and policy tensions from postwar Washington.
The piece critiques organized labor's stance on the no strike contract with steel companies through October 1946. It highlights the United Steel Workers of America's vote to strike and argues that honoring such contracts is essential to civilized living under law, despite political pressures. It notes Ford’s past antisemitic leanings abroad and mentions Capitol Hill figures John Sparkman and Jon McCormack in the political discussion.
A dense OCR listing of radio programs across channels with show names and times. Items include Fulton Lewis Jr MBS coverage, Korn Kubblers, Arthur Hale, You Make The News, The Liang People, The Vaden Family, Hible Ruadera Club, Fun With Music, Lost and Found, Elsa Maxwell, Rhythm Roundup, Songe By Morton Downey, Judy Lang, Queen For A Day, Warry Bluestone, Warry Bluestone, The Good News How, and various AP News segments.
Seven more Army combat divisions are inactivated, raising the total to 26 divisions on the inactive list since V J Day. The War Department identified the divisions as the 34th, 38th, 43rd, 66th infantry units and the 3rd, 8th, 13th armored divisions.
Discharged after 33 months service at Fort McPherson Georgia. Overseas 22 months with the 47nd Ordnance Evacuation Company. He earned Good Conduct, American Theater and European Theater ribbons with five battle stars. A Dothan High School graduate, he was employed in Dothan before enlistment.
John Bene y Singleton reflects on returning to print after retirement from a long career. He notes decades in the newspaper trade and hints at resuming writing, stressing that any new work will be his own brainchild and not necessarily Horace’s. He warns against viewing his pieces as fiction and says any resemblance to real people or places will be coincidental.
The piece argues railroads were once mocked for gasoline vehicles and ate the cost as passenger routes faded while trucks rose. It warns bus lines face the same fate unless drivers improve service and courtesy, noting John Public will not tolerate poor treatment.
A column argues against labor union excess while urging fair pay for skilled workers and criticizes the Pearl Harbor hearing dynamics. It frames fault lines between Republicans blaming Roosevelt and Democrats defending the administration, urging readers to seek facts.
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