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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1945
Page
1
A fragmented wire service style report notes General M Arthur denies friction with Senator Tydings. The piece references committee actions and investigations, with scattered phrases about probes and efforts to solve issues. A Bethlehem area cemetery project is mentioned as a separate local notice seeking interested people to attend and bring tools.
Johnny EO Mart and Mrs Chady May yr toutelau celebrate a promotion to Corporal for a man who served with the First Army in Fraser Belgium and Germany before transferring to the Third Army. Memorial rites honor Pt Gen Sima Buckner Jr at Anniston with American Legion and Rotary support.
The report notes Buckner’s burial near Okinawa’s Bevent Infantry Division cemetery at Hognum Beach as American forces pressed the Okinawa campaign. Mention of General Marshall, General Geiger, and regimental actions highlight the ongoing battle and command shifts amid intense fighting on early Japanese defenses.
Witnesses describe Polish Underground directives and alliances in wartime Poland and Eastern Europe. Testimony details plans to form a Western European bloc with Poland and Germany against the Soviet Union and reports on accused activities including propaganda, guerrilla actions, and potential actions in Ukraine.
In a report from the war front, Chinese forces advance toward the city of Liuchow as rumors circulate about control pockets along the China coast near Wenchow. The scene notes strategic stakes and possible captures, with analysts assessing naval and ground movements. More details follow as the campaign unfolds.
U S General Douglas MacArthur announced the 37th Infantry Division was advancing rapidly northward along the main highway toward the Cagayan River crossing at Naguisian. Japanese retreating forces, harried by the Fifth Air Force, were forced to abandon equipment as U.S. armor pressed the pursuit. Maj. Gen Innis P. Swift’s First Corps continued the North Luzon cleanup with the Sixth Division gaining four miles and the 33rd Division moving toward Bokod Guerallas near the Cagayan coast, aiming for Aparici on the north coast.
AM general seers of weed Dwher vehicles including passenger cars touche. end motors cles regardless of farmer subonzation, must ap ply to the Montgomery District Office before August 1, 143, on forms whch may be obtained from the Houston County War Price and Rationing Board as they wish 10 sell vehicles at warranted prices, officials of the Rationing Board said Today. When approved each dealer will receive at order including his authorization Lumber which he must use on all certificates of transfers ne issues and also promi nently displas Uns order in his place of business. AM former fullorizations are re voked as of August 1, 1944 On or after August 1, 1945, a sale at war ranted price without is authori zation is on overcharge and a viola tion of no regulation. Applications are now available at the Board.
The Chester RK Vickery Post of The American Legion hosts the first of a series of old fashioned square dances at the post club rooms on South Foster Street Thursday night at 8 30. Muse by the Napier Field Jamboree and an expert caller will lead the program.
Crowds line Triborough Bridge route as General Le Gay and party travel by caravan into Manhattan 15 years after Adm Byrd Antarctic triumph. Uniformed personnel and many onlookers fill Queens to Manhattan as Eisenhower acknowledges cheers after a Washington demonstration.
In a continued debate, Senator Meallor questions FEPC funding without statutory authority. FEPC, created by executive order to curb job discrimination, faces rejection of funds as legal status remains unresolved. The fight shifts to the War Agencies bill with a $509,000 Budget Bureau allocation under debate in committee and on the floor.
A Georgia legislative group visited Alabama to study state education and related institutions. The trip aimed to observe operations in Alabama schools and support systems and to compare practices with those in Georgia.
An FBI sponsored three hour exhibition at Wiregrass Memorial Stadium in Alabama showcased expert shooting by FBI crack shots and Alabama State Highway Patrol Inspector H B Moody. More than 200 law enforcement officers attended as tracer bullets and tear gas were used to demonstrate arrests and marksmanship under Police Chief J E Craushon and Sheriff B G Farmer.
A freight wreck near Quitman Georgia killed brakeman Oscar Malian and severely injured fireman Ow Cresa, injuring several others including under a guard. The wreck spilled cars and engines after the train derailed on a curve, with rescue teams rushing to the scene and ten people transported to the hospital.
The report notes government pressure amid a labor dispute with troops redeployed and battles underway. Officials forecast a government victory as men from the front lines face wage actions and job cuts. Soldiers guard positions to prevent further escalation as tensions rise.
Fragments discuss turning to Page 2 and reference a hydro electric plant in Alabama with government involvement. Mentions Judge Posner, revenue, road improvements, and county planning. Text is garbled, unclear, but centers on postwar utilities and infrastructure.
Local group forms the Community Concert Association to organize a campaign for membership. Hetty DeVere elected president. other officers include Pied Brow as vice president and a secretary. Plans call for a fall membership drive and a season of concerts at Dothan High School.
Washington AP The War Department told Congress that many servicemen discharged under the point system cannot be released before next June and that there is no plan to raise the automatic discharge age beyond four. Maj. Gen. Stephen G. Henry said the program is operating smoothly and about 109,000 men will be separated this month.
The text reports Truman arguing against a strong executive hand in succession and urging elective succession. He cites 1886 law placing Cabinet members in line after President and Vice President, and suggests Speaker or President pro tempore as preferred interim holders until a qualified successor is elected. He warns Cabinet-only transfer as last resort.
Joan Brandon known as Americas First Lady of Magic brings her Magic Music Orchestra and a cast of vaudeville style performers to the Martin Theatre in Dothan this Sunday. The program features cocktail bar magic and illusions by a ten piece band with national radio exposure.
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