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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1945
Page
3
A 1945 editorial notes Premier Stalin’s claim that victory over Germany is near. It argues his frank, well informed stance has boosted morale in both the Soviet Union and the United States, reflecting continued confidence in Soviet leadership and war progress.
The piece endorses Senator Lister Hill and repeal of Alabama's poll tax. It argues the tax now hinders qualified white voters more than it curbs unqualified Black voters, and claims repeal with tighter registration could expand white participation in primaries without eroding white supremacy. The editorial signals support for shifting political control.
The editorial notes growing sentiment in Alabama for repealing the poll tax though federal action remains uncertain. It predicts legislative steps may come but urges political cautions in the current gubernatorial race and cautions against aggressive campaigning that could alienate potential supporters.
The piece argues Turkey’s unanimous war declaration comes too late after Germany’s decline. Turkey missed an earlier chance to aid the Allies with a stronger military stance, and now seeks a seat at the postwar peace table at San Francisco, hoping for crumbs rather than decisive partnership.
The piece reports Senator Bankhead reversing his support for Aubrey Williams as Rural Electrification Administration head. Bankhead notes Williams left Alabama 33 years ago and never voted there, signaling Alabama sentiment no longer favors his nomination. The story frames Williams as having severed ties with Alabama long ago.
Advisers recall a vivid Tehran conference with Roosevelt Churchill and Stalin arguing over Poland and the Curzon Line. Stalin insisted on borders and urged a strong Poland while Roosevelt and Churchill pressed for a free Polish vote and postwar return of troops to vote. The talk highlighted Curzon Line history and the 1920 Polish invasion and 1921 treaty implications.
BY ERNIE PYLE IN THE MARIANAS ISLANDS (DELAYED) The Marianas form a western Pacific crossroads where ships and planes funnel the war. Thousands of troops train, supply lines surge, and vast bases rise as Guam Tinian and Saipan dominate operations while life here remains thrilling yet lonely with heat disease and monotony.
A vintage radio listing presents Tonight and Sunday schedules with programs across networks. Highlights include American Eagle in Britain, organ selections, Anita Ellis singing, Detroit Symphony, The Mysterious Traveler, Chicago Theater of the Air, Shady Valley Jamboree, AP News, Dance Varieties, and various church and musical programs. The list runs through late night with multiple features from AP News and MBS, plus reviews and classic performances.
An unfinished personal recollection blends wartime themes with a narrator’s memory of community support. The piece references Uncle Dunk Howard and a friend’s wartime kindness, then moves to a beachside scene of a ship launching. Flags, a band, and the Star Spangled Banner evoke patriotism and faith that loved ones abroad will return safely.
An eclectic broadcast slate lists military band concerts and various programs from 8:18 to 11:31 with AP News updates. Featured acts include Columbus Boy Choir, Tommy Dorsey, Henry Buane’s Orchestra, Vaughn Monroe, Dixie Mountaineers, and Vaughn Monroe, plus comedy and drama segments and a final news roundup.
The text reflects a fragmented meditation on war, loss, and remembrance. It laments missing those who will not return, references foreign battles, and imagines thousands who could have lived, now stained by waste. The piece blends personal grief with a broader call to honor the fallen.
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