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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1945
Page
3
A highly garbled OCR readout references multiple names, places, and entities, including associations and press credits, but contains extensive nonsensical text and corrupted phrases. The readable portions mention the Associated Press and various city or press offices, with stray references to dates and locations, yet no coherent event or report content emerges.
A Sunday page featuring a biblical quote from Matthew 8:5 about forgiveness and a Montaigne meditation on perception. The short reflection contrasts ease of forgiveness with healing, reflecting on how first impressions shape understanding and the vastness of nature's extremes.
Wartime dispatch condemns Japanese destruction in Manila as they harry Luzon’s capital. The text insists future retaliation will be harsh and total, asserting Allied resolve to repay aggression when Japan is reached. It portrays Jap forces as doomed and argues civilians and leaders share responsibility for wartime sacrifice and collapse of enemy morale.
Nazi leadership in Berlin ordered the execution of local German officials in Pomeranian Koenigsberg Breslau and Bromberg amid growing Russian pressure. Mayors and police chiefs were hanged or shot for cowardice or leaving posts as the regime liquidated internal dissent during wartime.
Chairman James M. Mead of the Senate War Investigation Committee urges Congress to ban resale profits on surplus government property from World War I. He cites auctions that inflated prices and argues proceeds should fund the national debt, lowering taxes for all citizens. He warns shrewd speculators may reap gains while essentials go to the richest buyers.
Admiral Emory Land tells House panel the Maritime Commission aims for a postwar fleet near 16 million tons with 12 million tons available to Allied nations to restore 1939 tonnage. He proposes laying up an unspecified number of ships as war risk insurance and selling surplus ships to allies, not gifting.
A testy Senate Military Affairs scene centered on War Department amendments to the draft and defense spending. Senators Gee and Gurney clashed with proponents, demanding details from the War Department while criticizing authority and handling of contractants. The exchange touched on Byrnes and pacification proposals as the committee prepared for week-end sessions.
The War Production Board conference with Justice Byrnes led to a plan to keep work or fight under Selective Service rather than War Manpower. Colonel Freeshing pressed amendments, but committee chairs later reversed under Army pressure, returning administration to draft boards. The page then shifts to Ernie Pyle’s San Francisco note on returning to war, his plans with the Navy, and his reflections on the coming Pacific theater.
A bleary program listing shows a Sunday schedule with prayer and song service at 9:30 and a 9:15 preview. It features various performers, including a movie report and musical acts by Melodies Al and Marcy James, with times listed for segments.
In the absence of Mr Lagee guest columnists fill this Suntey weekly feature. Cisde Lavern writes today while Albert Logue is away. The piece extols Albert's civic service, noting his committees, office, and the many people who seek his help. The column wishes him a quick return and praises his dedication to the community.
Fragmentary radio page lists programs and acts at Camp Rucker Coil including Wake Up and Live and AP News updates. It mentions bands, devotional groups, dance shows, variety acts, and late night music blocks with many names and times obscured by OCR.
A fragment from wartime letters speaks of pre induction exams and enlistment. It notes families breaking up as men join the army and urges readiness for service, urging neighbors to support a local Red Cross drive and await news on incidents shaping the war effort.
Lieutenant Fhelon of Mrs Myrtice Geneva unit received a second oak leaf cluster to the Medal at headquarters of the Teng Force in Burma. Lieutenant Howell Whig rents also earned the Distinguished Cross with 700 hours flight to his credit. Geneva has spent the past eight years as a pilot with a combat squadron of the Tenth in the India Burma theater.
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