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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1945
Page
5
At the United Nations conference a Australian amendment to strip the veto failed 20 to 10 with ten abstentions and five absentees. Big Five nations kept veto power, signaling continued control over charter amendments and world security actions amid tense speeches from representatives of New Zealand Australia the United States and others.
Preliminary 1945 census count for Houston County reports 4 576 farms with total land of 327 824 acres and an average farm size of 67 7 acres compared with 4 194 farms and 72 3 acres in 1940 Final tabulations by the Bureau of the Census will follow.
President Truman announced a Bog Three meeting is planned in Moscow within forty days to seek a broad base Polish government and lasting peace. He praised unity with Hopkins Davies Stettinius Byrnes and emphasized trust among London Washington and Moscow while avoiding time and place specifics.
Wholesale buyers of farm products and farm marketing agents are declared eligible for full preferred C mileage gasoline rations by the OPA. Travel to the farms to direct harvesting, grading, packing, and shipping is covered. Mileage for grading, inspection, and classification of products is allowed. Those who have planted crops may obtain mileage to supervise planting and shipping. previously they received limited or semipreferred allowances with an 825 mile monthly ceiling.
Southern Democrats rally against federal poll tax repeal after the House passed a measure outlawing poll tax payments for voting. Senate filibusters loom as they vow to block the bill, arguing for fair employment practices and FEPC opposition. Republicans urged to back a discharge petition to move the FEPC measure toward a floor vote. The issue ties to Truman administration aims and postwar civil rights policy.
Holleiin County reports total war bond sales at 1 326 174 dollars with 494 428 from EU bonds. Houston Countians keep pledges, a double barreled drive targets children 17 and under for E bonds, top seller wins a miniature jeep. War bond premiere Friday at Martin Theatre features Salome Where She Danced with admission via bond purchases and a stage auction by Jade and Exchange Club members.
Allied forces report pre dawn attacks breaking a late Japanese stand as Brunei Bay operations unfold. Australians push toward Seria after a river landing near Brunei town, Labuan Island advances beyond captured airstrip, while pockets of Japanese resistance and oil field threats persist amid night fires and scattered artillery.
Birmingham AP report says Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Co workers voted overwhelmingly to end the 13 day strike that halted operations at the south two largest steel plants. R M Poarch of the CIO said the mass meeting was nearly unanimous and workers would return to work on three consecutive shifts tonight. Philip Murray urged return and warned repudiation could threaten union strength nationwide. The company had set a new deadline while preserving seniority.
London dispatch reports a Moscow conference among Big Three representatives to discuss Poland. The talks aim to reorganize the Polish government with the Soviet provisional authority, though cautions against over optimism linger. Key Polish figures from exile groups are invited, while several leaders from London remain absent. The event follows Hopkins' return to Washington after talks with Stalin.
Chinese regulars and local militiamen claim to have captured Hoyun, moving toward Canton and Hongkong to shield coast approaches from possible American invasion. Japanese forces reportedly hold Tauchow’s western bulwark as a major field operation unfolds with ongoing fighting near Liuzhou and surrounding coastal defenses.
A fragmented column contends that Harry S Truman may stabilize world risk through practical leadership. It contrasts Truman with Wilson and Roosevelt, noting his practical experience and honest background as strengths for peace efforts amid wartime pressures.
Alabama House Education Committee, urged by Gov Chauncey Sparks, votes 105 to defer two bills uniting schools and colleges under one board. Opposition from University of Alabama and AMW Institute. Moves would realign administration. amendments aim to overcome objections. measures routed to subcommittee for Ways and Means.
Washington reports a debate over repealing poll tax barriers with Rep Patrick from Alabama urging federal action. The discussion highlights concerns about constitutional rights, voter access, and potential party lines, with supporters arguing for expansion of suffrage and opponents warning of federal overreach.
Washington observers note Suzuki’s power exceeds precedent yet resignations after Okinawa’s fall would mirror past patterns. Iran’s Diet may expand decree power. cabinet lines and rumored peace bid by Suzuki loom amid sparse corroboration.
Washington AP reports demanded investigation into a 262000 private loan to Brig. Gen. Elliott Roosevelt for 4000 with calls from Rep Knutson and Senators for inquiry. Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company general counsel Caruthers Fwing says 200000 loan from John Mar ford to Roosevelt was "substantially correct" and no story on Westbrook Pegler.
In Metter Georgia a crowd of about 2 500 attended a prayer service at the red brick colonial Baptist church led by Elder F Agan. Devout worshipers prayed for rain to revive crops and gardens as a drought relief event closed stores and halted ordinary activity. Soon after the service, steady rain refreshed parched fields across the region.
Allied forces on Okinawa used new flamethrower extensions and tank-towed hoses to blaze entrenched Japanese positions on hill slopes. Marines and Army troops fought fierce hill battles, with casualties mounting as they scaled escarpments under heavy machine gun and artillery fire.
The Alabama House narrowly passed a measure to double the state beer tax. The 6 4 2 7 vote would raise about 850000 annually and distribute revenue to 67 counties regardless of population or dry status. Opponents warned of government overreach while supporters argued full state benefit, especially in hard-pressed counties. Senate amendments to share half the revenue with the 12 net counties, and to cut the tax on half, were defeated. The Senate also concurred with a House resolution to rescind a measure that would reduce federal income taxes to 25 percent.
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