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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1946

Page

2

Veterans influence on Alabama politics and public life

A veteran's political edge is discussed as a factor in Alabama state politics. The piece argues veterans must show competence and integrity, not merely rely on military service, while noting veterans cannot overturn the system alone. It advocates using wartime ideals to improve state governance and public service.

State House Lely Otder Eyl Alabama Polucal Fox

Emperor Hirohito Says Japs Defeated and Misled

A wartime column discusses Hirohito's proclamation that Japan and its people were defeated and myths debunked. It reflects on the Emperor's message, wartime beliefs, and the delayed acceptance of truth, then shifts to Alabama politics and the uncertain role of World War II veterans as voters and potential influencers.

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Return of Yellow Centerlines on Postwar Highways

The State Highway Department will quickly repaint yellow stripes down the middles of paved roads as paint and labor allow. Travel is rising toward pre war levels and lines will improve night guidance and road safety, ending disputes about road center.

Highway Department

Dimes for Dimes Help Infantile Paralysis Victims

Downtown boxes labeled Match of Dimes invite donations by coins from shoppers. The campaign, opened last weekend, asks no solicitation and respects donors' choices, promising rehabilitation, treatment, and research for victims of infantile paralysis through matched funds.

Washington Merry-Go-Round Salutes War-Era Figures

A fragmentary Washington Merry-Go-Round column salutes wartime figures and policymakers, naming Joe and Mrs. G and applauding scientists, Bowles, Hoover, Barkley, Rayburn, Evatt, White, government workers, and political moves. It hints at Truman era politics, industry leaders, and media figures, with controversial lines and off-record quotes. The piece threads through diplomatic, economic, and domestic themes shaping postwar policy.

Idabe Clark Ed Flynn Mremilo-Vaticas Washington Joe Mra G. 1 Chester Bowles J. Edgar Hoover FBI Barkley Mms Senate Sam Rayburn Herbert Evatt Australia Grove USA United | Nations Harry White the Treasury Bretton Woods Wendell Wilkie One World

This Afternoon by John Temple Graves

This afternoon columns praise football but urge focus on character building in players. It notes Southern universities' fame from football and discusses Alabama achievements, faculty growth, and leadership emphasizing broader academic programs alongside the sport.

John Temple Graves Southern Universities University of Alabamua Southern University Birmingham Hudson Strode

Radio Programs Readable Fragments and Ads

Fragmented OCR lists radio programs and performers with many garbled names. It notes WW WAGE and various MBS segments including sports, music, news, and local notices. The readable items mention Palton Lewsa, Karl Roth, Nock Hupwater, and William Ing among others in a period voice.

Palton Lewsa MBS Waheed Hemter Sporpett Handy Mbs Taebud Humnen Karl Roth Ceek Nock Hupwater Orch Bent Wage Nowe Mba Smith Milo Lin Nate Shady Valley Elen Manwell Nena Wiliam Ing Meitay Downey O- Farm Haut

Travelogue from London to Paris amid postwar dangers

The World Today columnist recounts a sea and rail journey from London to New Haven, then Dieppe and Paris. He notes crowded ships, routine life belt warnings over drifting mines, and the resilience seen in Dieppe’s fallen battlesites and restored French farmlands. He observes Free French pride on village houses and questions if this mirrors all of France.

Dewitt MacKenzie Paris London Paria Europe Ting Jonah Jin Dieppe France

Burt Burt Wey Doen Deep Let Pose Doubt

A fragmented line suggests uncertainty around an individual or event. Readable elements imply personal doubt or questioning, with limited clarity on names or context. The fragment hints at a deeper inquiry or hesitation about a past action or decision.

Burt Burt Wey

Civilian Again Private Harel M Dykes Discharged

The Fort McPherson Georgia is releasing Private Harel M Dykes who served 34 months in the European Theater with the Division. He earned the Combat Medic Badge Air Medal Purple Heart and Good Conduct Medal for service in the ETO. He is connected to East Lafayette Street Dothan.

Pie Grady Ul, Carr Dothan Route Five Army Fort McPherson Fourth Infantry Division Harel M Dykes Lafayette Street Dothan Pelatiens Kropean Theater

Out of Army Sergeant Leon H. Brit Discharged

Sergeant Leon H. Brit of Abbeville has been discharged from the Army at Fort McPherson Georgia after 21 months overseas duty. He earned the Air Medal and Pacific theater ribbon with nine battle stars as an aerial engine and supply sergeant with the Army Air Forces. He also won the American Theater and Pearl Harbor ribbons.

Leon H. Brit Jewel B. Brit Abbeville Fort McPapson Fee Combay & Co 10Th Air Force Pearl Harbor

Le Havre de Grace’s Original Name Revealed

A note uncovers that the place now known as Le Havre de Grace began with an earlier designation. The historic name change illuminates local heritage and geography, tying the town’s identity to its colonial era roots and evolving settlement narratives.

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