24 Jul 1945
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1945
Page
1
Flooding rips through many sections as swollen rivers and creeks breach banks. Police report bridges damaged and private property losses likely surpass 3.5 million dollars, with Paterson and surrounding areas hit hard. Five drownings and two prostrations confirmed as of yesterday.
Former French premier Reynaud testifies on cabinet split over armistice terms with Germany. He recalls quitting in minority, warning of loss of U S friendship, debates over sinking or surrendering the fleet, and Petain’s role in Mandel’s arrest and release.
Washington AP Patterson opposes releasing coal miners from the army arguing it would wreck the war effort and trigger mass layoffs across industries. He warned as many as 1,000,000 could be discharged if all requests were honored while the army plans 8.3 million through discharges and continued need for replacements in the Pacific.
Amid ongoing discussion on the United Nations Charter, Senator Barkley led the debate while noting no broad opposition so far besides Senator Johnson who is in naval hospital. Stettinius, named by President Truman, listened as the focus shifted to U.S. representation on the Security Council and possible presidential briefings after Potsdam. Wheeler and Wherry were expected to shape further votes as advocates and critics size up provisions.
A military tribunal in Algeria heard remarks about arrest, embezzlement, and foreign securities. Reynaud recounted questioning at Riam, a German prisoner fate for Mandel, and a claim about a high personality ordering gold from the Bank of France converted to foreign currency. He cited Marshal Joffre’s opinion on Petain’s leadership after Verdun and Petain's supposed desire to surrender the fortress.
Continued from page ace Dodge Corp Morene Arizona work resumed at mills and smelters after a one day stop. An extra 200 butchers from a fourth packing house joined 1,500 AFL butchers in St Louis while workers at a fifth plant were due today. They rejected a wage talks directive demanding a meeting or government seizure. In Portland 473 workers were ordered back, including 175 workers at Springfield Quebec and 300 at Libby McNeil and Libby Portland plant. A wage dispute idled about 2000 AFL International Moulders and Foundry Workers in 36 Chicago Joliet Aurora mills.
Reports say President Truman may stay three weeks longer to help settle boundary and economic questions among the Big Three as British leaders’ return from Potsdam remains uncertain. Diplomatic circles note growing international understanding and speculate on Stalin’s concessions, with officials mystified by London sources about the latest developments.
The article outlines War Ration Book Four with 48 red stamps, 48 blue stamps, 2 sugar stamps, 12 shoe stamps, and 72 spare stamps to extend the book’s life about 15 months. Stamps 11 through 58 cover many categories. substitutions will occur until War Ration Book Five begins January 1, 1946. A gasoline book is described later, color differs, with five sets of six coupons A-14 to A-23 and first set A-18 usable December 22.
Responding percentages for local news were 70.9 for the first survey and 254 for the second. Women readers showed 1 per cent massed it very or moderately. men readers 484 for both surveys. Fact Finders Associates conclude the combined scores underscore the newspapers’ indispensability to the public and that longer without a newspaper strengthens belief in no adequate substitute.
Chinese American Composite Wing of the 24th Air Force defended Chihchiang Air Base in southwest Hunan. Japanese forces launched a four pronged offensive from Paoching to strike west toward the base, aiming to cut the lifeline and threaten Chinese morale. Despite heavy losses, Chinese forces, aided by the 14th Air Force, repelled the attack over seven weeks, with Japanese troops forced to retreat and air supply lines lengthened.
The Yamato, Japan's greatest battleship, was added to the list of losses after going down blazing south of Kyushu along with two cruisers and several destroyers. Kure harbor area is described as a key naval complex with an ordnance plant, naval air station, and other facilities bristling with aircraft guns.
Fire Chief Floyd Harris warned all persons building or repairing homes to obtain city building permits. He noted some believe Federal priority exempts them, and announced a vigorous enforcement campaign. Permits are issued through the fire department at no cost.
A proposed note to President Truman outlines acceptable surrender terms including Emperor reinstatement under a new Allied-backed cabinet, social and religious freedoms, and limited Japanese governance with military aggression destroyed. It cites Cairo and Potsdam declarations and mentions Lt General Hiroshi Oshima urging compliance.
In New Orleans an AP report notes a Russian naval officer observing the southern custom of mint juleps. He removes the mint before drinking the traditional Deep Booth refresher, highlighting cultural nuance in a social setting.
AP report says Mickey Rooney and Bobby Breen rest in Berlin barracks after three days near Potsdam. Rooney writes V mail home from Berlin noting the Big Three were busy. generals Churchill and Arnold, and admirals King and Leshy attended from backstage, with Mary Churchill present.
Florida's law banning secret serial fraternities and sororities from public high schools was upheld by the State Supreme Court. The Satan Fraternity of Miami challenged the act as violating due process and liberty rights, but the court affirmed a Dade County ruling finding no constitutional violation.
Army units arriving in the United States from Europe include 81st Infantry Battalion and 4th Tank Battalion in New York, 7th Armored Engineer Battalion and 35th Ordnance Maintenance Battalion in the 13th Armored Division, and detachments at Hampton Roads and other posts. The arrival list covers artillery, medical, ordnance, engineers, signals, and air service group elements, reflecting a broad redeployment.
Dothan Chamber of Commerce postpones the regular monthly meeting due to several board members being out of town. No quorum was reached at the June session and no business was voted. A called meeting will be scheduled at a later date.
CHUNGKING AP Chinese troops bombarded a village three miles northwest of Lingchwan, fifteen miles north of Kweilin, as part of a broader threat to Japanese communications in Kwangsi and Hunan provinces. A roadblock near Kweilin hampers movement while Chinese columns advance. The high command said units damaged a railroad stretch near Lingchwan, destroying eight boxcars and taking eight Japanese prisoners as Tokyo seeks to strengthen its Hong Hankow corridor.
The report outlines continued quota considerations for the coming month, with officials debating a support price and increased slaughtering during peak periods to stabilize the market. A committee chairman notes Alabama’s allotment compared with Florida’s, while historical asides reference a 1718 patent for a machine gun and its bullet chamber design.
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