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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1944
Page
2
A damaged newspaper fragment from The Dothan Eagle shows garbled names and dates, with phrases about misstatements and redress. It mentions Associated Press attribution and a list of publishers and representatives. The reader faces unclear details and broken sentences.
A wartime column reflects on American casualties in the Pacific campaign with 2,176 killed and 7,976 wounded, urging unity and sacrifice. It also criticizes federal anti-poll tax activists, arguing poll tax repeal should be state driven, and warns of potential filibusters delaying war legislation.
Houston County reports its sixth consecutive War Bond drive met its goal as volunteers and solicitors boosted home front support for service members. The piece urges continued purchases beyond drives, noting Europe’s victory outlook will not reduce buying and citing Lt. Gen. Somervell on wartime costs. Citizens are urged to give their fullest support to veterans and the war effort.
Fragmented wartime price debates focus on ceiling lard for cattle and slaughter crops. Packers claim losses under price ceilings while farmers push for fair pay to cover feed costs. some cuts go to the Army, others to civilians via black market, as small butchers struggle to survive under strict rules.
Washington reports reveal a surge of former war workers and inside contacts slipping into political influence. The piece details how nonparity groups, veteran operatives, and war contracts veterans expect to profit after 1944 and 1943 laws eased restrictions. It notes plans to build local Democratic networks, curb nonparty control, and pressures on the 1946 election landscape. Names cited include Leon Henderson, Sidney Hillman, and various senators, with focus on how legislation altered postwar eligibility to lobby and litigate.
The listing covers DEC 7 and DEC 8 programs including The King Sisters Petite Musicals AP News and Mother and Child features. It lists Radio variety shows such as Perry Como and Jimmy Dickens Orchestra plus messages from AP News and Treasury updates. It notes local programs in Henry County and military service broadcasts with time slots and program titles.
The column reflects Christmas urges and war drive pride. It notes Sixth War Loan support, shopping woes before Christmas, acts of kindness at a California orphanage, and reflections on federal court experiences. It muses on happiness through helping others and contrasts busy season fatigue with charitable moments.
Private Ladon Thom as of 903 South Anpcletree Street serves with the 363rd Infantry Regiment in Italy as part of the Powder River Division under General Mark Clark's Fifth Army. The Public Relations Office announced his unit and role, alongside mentions of three other soldiers from Wire Tass area.
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