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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1945

Page

2

Fragmented OCR text note on names and places

The readable fragments show unclear names and locations with many garbled words. No coherent event or individuals can be confidently identified from the provided text.

Humble counsel from scripture and Horace on humility

A concise pairing of biblical instruction from Peter 5 5 urging submission and humility with Horace noting that humble things suit the humble The lines emphasize contrition modesty and the moral stance of humility across authors and eras.

Peter

Fairness aimed at Japanese war criminals in Yokohama

A U S military commission in Yokohama to try Japanese war crime suspects shows officers giving fair treatment and the benefit of the doubt. Col John H Ball of Willamstown Pa, a Bataan survivor, withdrew from judging to avoid bias, underscoring efforts to extend fairness to the defendants.

Yokohama U. S John H. Ball Willamstown Bataan Col. Ball

Jap inquiry hints at Pearl Harbor blame inquest

A radio style column discusses a possible Japanese inquiry into Pearl Harbor blaming individuals who planned the attack. It contrasts American and Japanese investigations, notes wartime concerns, and cites a Croydon bomb disposal incident as a sobering example of postwar realities. It then shifts to local news praising Clyde Lovern as Dothan Chamber of Commerce president selection and outlines his qualifications and planned impact on postwar growth.

Pearl Harbor Washington Chamber of Commerce Lovern Dothan J. H. Bryson

Air mail and Waterman lines to boost Dothan service

The piece urges Dothan to approve postal air services including Waterman planes. It notes current Eastern Air Lines routes fly nightly, while Waterman freight and mail services are limited. Proposes coordinating with the post office to unite Waterman operations and prepare for interstate passenger flights within a month, arguing potential gains for the community.

Eastern Air Lines Waterman Air Lines Post Office Department Waterman Dothan

Prewar Douglas Aircraft ties with Japan surface in memo tale

The column uncovers a 1930 letter showing Douglas Aircraft planned a Terauchi visit to its Santa Monica plant while the U S Army relied on the firm for military aircraft. The note from V E Bertrandius promises a welcoming visit and hints at broader pre Pearl Harbor cooperation amid a shifting wartime political backdrop.

Douglas Fairler Fear Harbor MarAribar Trica Washington Dove Dus Cordell Hull Mbarzo Japa Ietar E_ Ber U. S. Army Justice Department Pearl Harbor Douglas Aircraft Bertrandias Mitsu & Company Terauchi Japair Santa Monica Calif Europe U.S Miteul & Company, Ltd Fifth Avenue New York City S. Kohno M. Sasaoka General Terauchi Los Angeles Ten Nations Commission Advisory Commission Tokyo Bay

Democracy, War, and China in Pearl Harbor Era

A reflective column argues democracy's dangers and strengths during wartime. It praises democratic governance while criticizing prewar complacency at Pearl Harbor and underscores the strategic need for United States support of Chiang Kai-shek and a united China against communism. The piece links U.S. policy to broader global democracy and warns against totalitarian rivalry with Russia.

Pearl Harbor Pont Pat Marlox Pat Chiang Kai-shek

Radio Programs Calendar and Listings Fragment

Radio and TV listings from a historic source show daily program blocks across stations MBS AP News and MES. Notable items include early morning news with Arthur Hale and Sam Kaye, daytime music features, devotional segments, weather and farm reports, and evening drama and dance music. The fragment cites multiple hosts and show titles with partial timing cues and ad breaks.

Wage Oren Mes ah—News Mbs Hews Haden Family Ennia Com Seatette Hilly Milly Oreh Skeew Wabhert Cominy AD Newa Shady Lally Folke MBS Wendis Tavern My AP Bihig Muse Ms Webb Tess Ela Maywell Raul Judy Saak Karl Towner Habil Towey Ain Afi Marten John Hawaed Nowa OO Adiohnean Johnson Pymily AP News

Fragmented Radio Schedule Items Mix Of Shows And Guests

A scrambled OCR list presents a sequence of radio program titles and guests such as Kaltenbarn Com Lum Abner George Burns Grace Allen Diana Shore FBI in Peace & War Jamboree from Dixie Abbott and Costello Rudy Vallee Danny O Neil, CBS The March of Time and News for 85 minutes plus various variety segments and times across a single evening.

Kaltenbarn Lum Abner Abe George Burns Grace Allen Sam & Abner Diana Shore FBI Dixie Dislercerity Sebe Hell Abe Andre Kontelanets Oreh Sbs Nance

Poland Worst Hit in Europe Says War Reparations Chief

Dr Emil Sommerstein, head of Poland's war reparations, says Poland suffered biologically culturally and economically far more than any European country during World War II Germany aimed to biologically destroy Poland and Polish losses from war are only seven and a half percent but killings persecution and torture total 52 1 2 percent Poland with six million Poles and Jews murdered is the first in war destruction He cites property losses at 6 billion dollars reported plus state losses to reach about 20 billion at prewar exchange He adds Poland's reparations row is tied to Soviet claims and estimates German seizures deportations include over 1 2 million men and 650 000 women during six years of Nazi rule

Larry Allen Warsaw Poland Emil Sommerstein Germany Sommerstein Russia

King George VI and the Socialist Era in Britain

London commentator argues the advent of a socialist government makes the King-Emperor a paradoxical symbol yet a stable anchor. He praises George VI as a plain man of the people who accepts ministerial direction, contrasting past monarchs who assert royal will. The Queen is admired for dignity and sense. The piece notes the king’s popularity and his role as a unifying emblem of the Empire and Commonwealth. Also a wild closing line about grass widows in Sandwich.

London Sis England Socisiis Beven Gibraltar George VI Edward VII George V Edward VIII Mrs. Simpson George IV Associated Press Wales Edward George British Empire Commonwealth of Nations

Army to release personnel, waivers cutback effective December

AP reports a wholesale personnel reduction plan cutting separation requirements for service members. Enlisted personnel see a 50 point threshold, officers 70, with WAC length of service now used for separation. Enlisted WAC must have two years six months, WAC officers three years three months. reductions of 12 and 3 months respectively for most, except medical departments. Alabama Boy Scout Council office to close noon Saturday ahead of preboard processing.

Waemington Effertiie Dac WAC Waca Seviath Alabama Boy Scout Council Cooke Scout

Soldier honored with Good Conduct Award at Fort McPherson

At Fort McPherson Georgia, Gaifway was reported to have completed 31 months overseas with two military police units. He wears the Good Conduct Medal and the Asiatic Pacific Campaign ribbon, signaling his service and decorations.

Fort McPherson Gaifway Asiati Ific

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