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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1945
Page
3
A historical excerpt includes obituaries and resolutions, crediting Associated Press content. The piece references The Eagle, mentions geographical locales like Alabama and Florida, and includes editorial notes and a prayer verse. It presents the newspaper's policy and a dated legal-style statement about publication rights and standards.
Congress may receive a limited internal report from President Roosevelt on the Big Three conference. Key aides indicate support for a public account while keeping military secrets safe, aiming to bolster public confidence in foreign policy and reveal commitments with Britain and Russia. The Navy raid on Japan is described as a turning point and a source of national pride amid ongoing strategic discussions.
An editorial urges Nazi war criminals to flee Germany before Allied forces advance and seek asylum in neutral countries. It criticizes neutrals for vague assurances and presses the United States to demand clear commitments to deny entry and deport any Axis fugitives. The piece warns that weak cooperation will invite repercussions postwar.
The Ameri can Red Cross plans its annual appeal for March. Before the general drive, the special committee must collect funds. Dothan letters to contributors are mailed and awaiting return with cash or checks as plans finalize. Urges prompt completion of the special phase and timely gifts to clear the decks for the big March drive.
Drew Pearson summarizes the Big Three talks with Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin. He notes a planned German zone split, recognition of Poland’s Lublin government, boundary adjustments, foreign minister meetings, Dumbarton Oaks voting questions, and moves toward democratic institutions in liberated countries with France invited.
Ration calendar notes stamp validity for meats fats and oils with blue scams and various point values. Gasoline stamps good for four gallons through March 21 and five gallon allocations persist indefinitely under designated stamp types.
Albany Gu Istia Wale, linked to Capiard and grandean, served 13 months as a Bat pilot in England. While leading a raid over enemy territory at Turner Field, he was wounded by fluc during the D7th operation.
Ernie Pyle writes from San Francisco praising the Navy produced film Fighting Lady for its authentic Pacific War footage captured by Navy cameramen. He also extols Skating Vanities, a roller skating musical show touring the nation, noting its 100 skilled performers, the Norwegian star Gloria Nord, and efforts to adapt a climate stable floor for overseas engagements.
Radio listings for WAGF outline Sunday and Monday programs across music, prayer services, and news. Programs include musical clocks, Petite Musicale, Your Movie Reporter, matinee melodies, and orchestral concerts. Notable entries feature Patti Clayton, Artie Shaw, and the Bilent network lineup with multiple AP News updates and band performances.
The writer expresses gratitude to friends Dougie Bailey and Clyde Lovern for covering the column during his absence. He plans to repay their kindness, notes his return to work, and emphasizes how home and familiar offices bring him happiness. He aims to resume helping readers and keeping the community connected through his column.
Three War Department civilian employees at Napier Field received cash awards Tuesday evening at the post field house during the Civilian Goodwill Sanety party. Colonel Charles J. Daly rated the presentations, honoring Curtis C. Hicks for a wrench design, Bascom H. Clark for stock card improvement, and George J. Scarborough for processing efficiency.
A man identified as B. King, arrested by State Highway patrolmen M. Vickery and R. T. Galden, was fined 25 dollars after pleading guilty before Judge Saxon P. Poyner of County Court. The item also lists a jumble of entertainment acts and show listings following the court note.
Court records show a push to accelerate civil case trials chaired by Judge D C Halread with input from the Houses and bar association. The report notes habeas corpus procedures and other proceedings under review, outlining proposed rules and preserijes measures by the presiding judge.
Sergeant Frank Clemence, son of Mrs. W. B. Clemence of North St. Andrews Street, recently enjoyed a recess from aerial warfare at an Air Service Command rest center, a seaside resort hotel where American airmen serving in Europe unwind between missions.
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