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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1945
Page
2
A garbled OCR fragment presents two quoted lines with archaic wording from Psalms and a Syrus remark about a hidden tooth. The text appears as devotional or literary fragments rather than a cohesive news item or notice.
Inductions into the armed forces rise for January and February and will accelerate over four months. Secretary of War Stimson cites Europe setbacks and higher casualty replacements, plus a need for greater overall military effectiveness, to justify extending calls beyond the previous manpower ceiling.
Wetarp Ka Advocate Harter Colson calls for ending the practice of passing local measures as mere courtesy bills. Critics warn it concentrates power and risks misusing local needs for broader statewide impact. The column warns that all laws deserve full legislative scrutiny and constituent consideration.
The piece argues left wing critics and CIO-PAC allies are upset by House action creating a permanent committee to investigate un American activities. It recalls Martin Dies and stresses the need for a fair, thorough probe without self serving publicity, warning critics to expect scrutiny and to rethink opposition before the committee begins work.
Washington reports a behind the scenes shift placing Montgomery in command of the American First and Ninth Armies, a move opposed by top War Department chiefs but pushed through by Eisenhower amid British pressure. The article traces the reshuffle to Normandy and Caen, Bradley’s advances, and the fallout with Montgomery.
Washington commentary notes the new anti un American activities committee mirrors old Dies work with Hart and Rankin shaping a bipartisan panel. It argues Hague backed CIO and New Dealers, while Rankinpressures anti CIO aims, risking focus on big business rather than alleged subversives.
AP News sampler outlines a dense schedule of music, dance, and drama on NBC CBS and network stations. Acts include Orrin Tucker's Orchestra, James Melton, Eddie Cantor, Kay Kyser, and The Great Moments in Music with multiple serials, news segments, and dances.
General Douglas MacArthur, touring the Lingayen Gulf beachhead in Luzon, reads a roadside marker noting Major Logan, USA, killed in 1898. He explains to Colonel Roger Egebert that Logan aided his father when MacArthur landed at Lingayen in 1900s era context.
The piece argues for punishment of Axis war criminals and notes expanding Allied advances. It cites Pravda promises, Russia’s self judgment stance, Churchill’s pledge of unconditional surrender, and the East Prussia offensive, warning of upheaval to Prussian Junker power as justice and victory converge.
AP reports from Moscow that Adolf Hitler ranted for two hours at Der Fathers headquarters in East Prussia late September 1944 regarding Hungary. He warned of sinking and fighting to the last man, speaking with Col Gen Janos Voeroes, then Admiral Horty’s envoy. Voeroes recalls Hitler as ill and bloated, overheard by Henchmen Hemmiler Kettel and Guderian.
Fragmentary OCR describes a 1940s scene involving a Moscow figure and a criminal plot. Mentiones a letter, demands to withdraw Hungarian troops, a railway escape, and an assassination attempt. The text includes names and dates but remains incoherent and partial.
Dr. Louie D. Newton, president of the Southern Baptist Convention, urges postponement of the Centennial session planned for May 8 to 15 due to the war, saying indefinite postponement may be necessary and that postponing could imply lack of cooperation despite strong support from over 7,000 delegates in Atlanta.
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