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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1944
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Tagan Obtcories and Byste ms with elements of a local notice. Readable names are sparse. the piece reads as a partial report or notice with unclear details and no complete event or outcome to summarize.
A fragment presents Proverbs 4 18 about the path of the just as a rising light. It also cites Cicero on justice seeking no reward and acting for its own sake.
Reports from Ankara and capitals say Turkey may sever ties with Germany or declare war, hoping to align with the Allies as Turkey abandons trade with the Nazis. A Turkish entry could open the Dardanelles to Allied shipping, aid Russia, and pressure Hitler’s reserves while offering bases for air operations against Balkan targets.
War Production Board chair Leon M. Nelson argues civilians must collect household waste paper to sustain paper mills and supply the armed forces. He cites a Commerce survey showing 5.8 pounds per person monthly in Dothan area plus 4.2 pounds on nearby farms, urging immediate cooperation to prevent soldiers in combat zones from continuing to salvage paper.
Aviation News argues the 20th Air Force with B-29 Superfortresses could form a world policing power after Germany and Japan fall. The long range bombers could reach any trouble spot within four hours, with a maximum range near 12,500 miles. The article notes B-29s’ perfected performance and potential to shape future victory and strategic leverage.
In Washington the talk centers on nominating Wendell Willkie for Vice President as a nonpartisan wartime administration grows. The piece notes White House leanings toward John Winant, plus Southern support for Willkie, and recalls Deweyites' missteps in not inviting Willkie to the Chicago GOP convention. It also profiles Senator O Danial and his soldiers sons facing allocation and training details, highlighting unusualities in military assignments and a near-home presence in Washington.
Washington reports on the Hollandia advance in Dutch New Guinea as Admiral Barbey commands the assault with joint support from General Kreuger’s Sixth Army and Admiral Nimitz’s air forces. The plan blended flexible force allocation and unity of command, with air coverage shifting between services and planners in Brisbane.
A scattered list of radio shows and stage acts including names like Burlite Erwin, Goodyear's Band Revue, The Henry County Four, and The Wireeraes Four. Program times, venues, and sponsor mentions appear with fragmented OCR text, referencing AP News items and various variety segments. The jumble includes music, dramas, and news reads interspersed with station identifiers and local fare.
In a stark broadcast Hitler hurls a threat to turn Europe into a "rabes strom" of destruction to force terms from the Allies. The piece asserts Hitler's past brutality proves his capacity for murder and devastation, urging German rejection of his bloody course as Allied forces close in on multiple fronts.
A large electrical firm is manufacturing mobile railroad units called power trains to supply temporary electric power in areas controlled by the Nazis. The plan aims to quickly deploy portable power plants to restore essential services after disruptions or bomb damage.
Fragmented radio listing shows announced shows and times for NBC west and NBC late news. Mentions new music show repeats and variety segments with unclear titles and several misspelled phrases.
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